FREE SEWING CLASS INFORMATION

Sling bags and fanny packs are everywhere! You can learn how to make your own and walk out of class with a great new bag. You will be set to do all your Madison Farmer’s Market shopping hands free wearing something you can proudly say you made yourself!

The pattern we will be using is the Sallie Tomato Fifth Avenue bag. This belt bag can be secured with a side release buckle or more elevated bag hardware. The strap is also easily adjustable. This pattern is beginner-friendly.

Fabrics Recommended: Cottons, canvas, denim, non-wovens (such as cork, faux leather). 

This is a beginner class; but prior machine sewing skills are recommended. 

Class Registration: https://forms.gle/sGuGsERAXpUTeE5K9

Students are responsible for purchasing and printing the pattern pieces prior to the first class. The pattern is available here: https://sallietomato.com/products/fifth-avenue-instant-download?_pos=2&_sid=c7f6a2c72&_ss=r

Required tools:

  • Sewing machine (please bring zipper or narrow foot if you have one)

  • Rotary cutter

  • Scissors

  • Straight pins

  • Clips

  • Double sided basting tape (optional)

  • Sewing needle - Universal 80/12. Recommend denim needle if using heavier fabrics.

  • Polyester Thread

  • Fifth Avenue Bag Pattern (purchase before first class; see link above)

Fabrics Required:

  • Main Fabric: ⅓ yard

  • Lining: ⅓ yard

  • Fusible Interfacing: ⅓ yard

  • Sew In Fleece or Foam: If 28”, ⅓ yard. If 45”, ¼ yard.

  • Zippers: Size #5, 12” & 7”

  • 1 ½” Webbing: 1 ½ yards

  • 1 ½” Buckle Closure (1) OR 1 ½” D-rings (2), swivel hooks (2) and slider buckle (1)

Class Prep:

  • Please cut out pattern templates prior to class.

Only six spots available for this class! Keeping it small so we can all have fun and learn together!

Teacher Bio:

Audra is a passionate creator, a fourth-generation sewist, and an equal-opportunity fabric enthusiast. She believes in the transformative power of creativity.

Fortunate enough to live her passion both professionally and personally, Audra loves sharing the skills and beauty that sewing brings into people's lives.

When she’s not stitching, you can find her planning her next five projects (simultaneously), learning Italian, living her best theater mom life, or working backstage at a theater production.

Instagram: @sewdreamy

Class Questions: sewdreamystudio@gmail.com