Studio Class: Zuma Sling Bag

Make a hands-free bag with plenty of room for everyday essentials! In this class, you'll work on the Zuma Sling Bag by Hold It Right There Patterns, a spacious crossbody sling designed to be worn across your back or chest. The Zuma features a roomy main compartment with clever accordion wings that let the bag open wide without everything spilling out. Inside, you'll add a large slip pocket and zippered pocket for organization, while the curved exterior zipper pocket keeps your phone or other essentials easy to reach. An adjustable webbing strap finishes it off for a comfortable, practical everyday bag. Throughout this class, you'll work through intermediate bag-making techniques including zipper installation, dimensional construction, lining pockets, webbing, and managing multiple layers for a clean, professional finish. This class is best suited for intermediate sewists who are comfortable using their sewing machine and have previous experience sewing bags and installing zippers. You'll learn how to: Construct a structured sling-style bag Install a curved exterior zipper pocket Create interior slip and zippered pockets Construct the accordion wings and dimensional bag body Work with webbing to create an adjustable crossbody strap Manage layers and bulk during bag construction Use techniques for clean, professional-looking results Finished Size: 11 1/2" high × 8" wide × 3" deep ⭐️ Registration Required 📅 Saturday, January 30th, 2027 ⏰ 10am-4pm 📍 Glue & Stitch Studio (inside Spring City Mill Studios – Studio 201) 20 E Bridge St., Spring City, PA ✂️ Supplies Materials are NOT included in this class registration. Complete supply list will be emailed after class registration. Sewing Machine: Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine if they have one. A limited number of sewing machines are available to rent for class. If you need to reserve a machine, please add a Sewing Machine Rental to your cart when registering.