Studio Workshop: Patchwork Mini Duffle

The Patchwork Mini Duffle from Knot & Thread is a beautiful way to show off your favorite fabrics in a bold, patchwork duffle bag that is roomy enough for a weekend getaway. This bag features easy-access exterior slip pockets, a double-head zipper, and softly curved corners for a professional finish. In this advanced beginner class, you will learn how to: • Install a double-head zipper • Create and attach your own bias binding • Construct a bag with curved corners • Assemble a fully lined, structured duffle bag Some prework is required before class. Date: Monday, May 4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM If you would like help completing the patchwork piecing before class, consider signing up for the Patchwork Foundations for Bag Making workshop on Tuesday, April 21.   ✂️ Supply List   • Patchwork Duffle Mini by Knot & Thread (PDF or paper copy) • 12 Fat 1/8ths or 3 ½” x WOF scrap strips for patchwork • Lining fabric, 1 yard • Interior accent fabric, 1 fat quarter or ½ yard cut • Exterior accent fabric, ½ yard • Coordinating polyester thread • Annie’s Soft & Stable foam stabilizer or quilt batting, 36” x 42” piece ( If using Pellon foam stabilizer, you will need 2 yards, since Pellon is 20” wide) • 1 ½” decorative webbing for handles made from cotton or poly-cotton blend • One 30” double-sided handbag zipper or 1 yard of #5 nylon zipper by the yard • Safety pins for basting or basting spray • Clips • Seam ripper • Fabric scissors • Small sharp scissors with a point • Fabric glue stick • Stiletto • Tailor’s chalk, for dark fabrics • Disappearing ink fabric pen • Dritz Fray Check • byAnnie’s basting tape If bringing your own Sewing Machine: • Regular sewing foot • Zipper foot • Walking foot (optional, but very helpful) • Size 90/14 sewing machine needle