March 13, 10am-3pm

Deby Ryan

Use your kids’ outgrown jeans, shorts, or skirts to make a cute bag!  You can create a purse, shopping bag, murse (man’s purse), or laptop carrying case!  Master seamstress Deby Ryan will show you the tricks to designing and sewing a fabulous bag from recycled clothes.

Materials

• 1 pair of pants, jeans, or a skirt
  • waist should be 32″ or smaller (this will be the size of the opening at the top of your bag)
  • Use your child’s favorite pants, or perhaps something with cool fabric such as “retro” jeans from the thrift shop!
• Coordinating thread
• Handle for bag — can use the pant leg, an old belt, or extra fabric from the skirt bottom
• Lining — approximately 1/2yd of coordinating fabric.  You should consider using scraps from your stash to make this a truly eco-friendly endeavor!
• Sewing machine that can handle heavy fabrics, with a heavy-duty needle (size 14 or higher)
• Optional (these items can be borrowed from CQ and shared among students):
  • Scissors
  • Rulers
  • Strong rotary cutters and mats
• Laptop bags may require more items, such as foam lining to protect the computer

Crafters Quarters has a well-equipped kitchenette, so feel free to bring your lunch!  We also have some wonderful restaurants close by from which you can order take-out for lunch.

Workshop fee:  $45

(Members:  $35)