The Staple Sling Bag, Beginner Sewing Project (Tuesday Nov 11th 5:30-9:30pm)

The Staple Sling Bag 

with Johanna Masko

DATE: Tuesday November 11th 

TIME: 5:30pm-9:30pm

The Staple Sling Bag by Motif Studios  https://www.motifstudiopatterns.com/products/staplesling has an intentionally unstructured, slouchy design, which dispenses with the usual interfacing and hardware elements common in other bag-making patterns. The unique, built-in handle is cut with the body of the bag, and uses a simple tie closure for structure and security. 

This quick and satisfying project is a great opportunity to practice useful sewing techniques like topstitching, sewing curved seams, and partial seam construction.

Our modifications from the original design and directions include:

• Omitting the interior lining pockets
• Streamlining the tie closure by using twill tape or pre-made bias tape
• Choice of 1.0cm OR 0.5” seam allowance

While the Staple Sling Bag adapts easily to improvised patchwork and creative re-use of secondhand textiles, our in-class project will use off-the-bolt yardage with all pieces cut whole with no additional seams. 

For time and cutting space, we will make the “small” version of the Staple Sling, which is a still-roomy size for a bag you’ll want to carry everyday. 

Max. Class Size: 6 

Location: Empire Make Space 168 1/2 Ottawa St. N

Instructor: Johanna Masko

Age appropriate: Adults 18+

Experience level: Beginner sewist, must know how to operate straight stitches  on a sewing machine.