Learn to Sew Zip Pouches

In this 3-hour class you'll learn how to sew with zippers and build your zipper sewing skills. We'll sew a basic zipper pouch with a side zip opening, create a lined pouch with a top zip, and learn techniques like boxing corners, straps, and more on a third pouch as time allows. Sewing with zippers is a great skill to have in your garment-sewing toolbox, and after this class you'll feel confident adding zippers to pillows, garments, and more.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to Confident (ages 16+)

This is a great project if you have taken our How to Sew class and would like a skill-building class. All of the skills in this class can be applied to garment sewing. For this class you must be able to sew a straight seam, backtack, and understand seam allowance.

DATES/TIMES: (this class is offered two different sessions)

Wednesday, September 9, 10 AM - 1 PM
OR
Friday, September 11, 1 PM - 4 PM

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:

how to use the zipper foot on a sewing machine
how to sew zippered pouches (both top zips and side zips)
how to add a lining to a zipper pouch with
how to box a corner
how to sew a strap

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Studio sewing machines are provided.
Basic sewing kit: scissors, snips, seam ripper, pins, rulers, chalk are provided for use during class.

WHAT TO BRING:

7” zipper, 9" zipper, and 14" zipper
10 oz cotton duck canvas or similar woven fabric such as denim for your pouches*
½ yard of woven fabric for lining - midweight cotton or cotton-linen blends are recommended.
(Optional) Coordinating thread

*A half yard of our 10 oz duck canvas (54” wide) will be enough to make three pouches in class, but if you are using a 44”-wide canvas fabric, or you want each pouch to be different, you will need more than a half yard  to make three pouches. Each pouch takes about a fat quarter (18” x 20” square) of fabric.

CLASS SIZE: 4-6 People

TEACHER: Rae Hoekstra

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

If you need to cancel, please contact the studio as soon as possible. Cancellations more than 3 days before the class starts will receive credit towards a future class. Cancellations less than 3 days are non-refundable. Each class must have at least three participants in order to run. Marengo Studio reserves the right to cancel this class if we do not have enough participants (you will be notified of a cancellation at least 48 hours ahead of the class start and may choose a full refund or credit towards a future class). Thank you for your understanding!