Class Description

✨ The One and a Half Bag ✂️👜 The One and a Half Bag by Merchant & Mills is a marvellous oversized bag with webbing handles that continue down to the bottom seam, plus a second horizontal handle position with the potential to tuck away the larger bag. Stylish, practical, and beginner-friendly, this versatile project is perfect for everyday use, market trips, sewing supplies, or weekend adventures ✨ In this hands-on class, participants will have the opportunity to learn: The basics of bag construction Fabric cutting using rotary cutters and scissors ✂️ Sewing accurate seam allowances Working with webbing straps and handle placement Sewing straight stitches on a sewing machine and finishing techniques on a serger Learning sewing machine and ironing safety Tips for sewing structured fabrics and creating a professional finish 🧵 Students will create their bag using their choice of midweight canvas, linen, or denim, allowing each project to have its own unique look and feel 🌿 📅CLASS DATE: Saturday, August 8 🕓TIME: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The One and a Half Bag class kit includes the pattern and all materials, tools, and notions required to complete this project—just bring your creativity and excitement to sew! ✨