This class will focus on slowing down and using hand-stitching techniques to create a simple and beautiful drawstring bag out of pieced linen, cotton, and embroidery threads. The shape is inspired by the Japanese Komebukuro bag, the traditional pouch used to carry rice offerings or store precious lacquerware. The layer of cotton batting and quilt stitches adds a lovely, textured surface and lends more structure to the bag. It is perfect for carrying around a few favorite stitching supplies, or as a small handbag for essentials. It can easily be dressed up to accompany you for evenings out on the town! 

Note: we will be making the larger version of the drawstring bag, as seen on the right side of the image of three bags. 

You will learn hand-sewing skills that can be applied to any other sewing project and enjoy the kind of slowness and mindfulness that only hand-stitching can bring. Whether intended as a keeper of personal treasures, or a decorative object for display, this pouch will bring joy to your heart.

Dates + Times

Friday, December 13th, 2024, 3 - 5:30 pm ET

Friday, December 20th, 2024, 3 - 5 pm ET

Location
Zoom, access link will be sent out the day before class.

Cost
$110

Suggested Class Materials

• 1/4 yard exterior fabric A
• 8'' x 8'' exterior fabric B (optional - if you would like to piece your exterior panel)
• 1/4 yard lining fabric (remember: bag is reversible so you may want to pick another ‘fun’ fabric!)
• thin cotton batting, approx size 7" x 21"
• 16” of 1/2” twill tape
• 2 yards of 1/8” or 1/4” cording
• various embroidery threads/needle
• sewing thread and needle
• scraps of fabric for patching
• quilt safety pins or regular safety pins 

Optional Class Kit: 
($40 on its own or $30 when purchased with class)

• 1/4 yard exterior fabric (blue linen)
• 1/4 yard lining fabric (natural linen)
• cotton batting, approx size 7" x 21"
• 16” of twill tape
• 2 yards of cording
• Fabric scraps for patchwork
• Blue embroidery thread
• One embroidery needle
• Printed booklet of pattern

If you have meaningful fabric you would like to use, please feel free to use it in class. This is a great project to incorporate special and meaningful pieces or scraps of cloth you have at home.