bag series: birdie sling
Join Melissa in the studio for a 2-week session this June to make the fabulous Birdie Sling by Amy Butler! This modern sling bag is perfect for large, vibrant prints that just need to be shown off!
This bag is great for everyday use - it's large enough to use for a pool or beach day, easily storing your towel, favorite book and water bottle. Or bring it with you on your daily errands like visiting the farmer's market or grocery store.
We'll start off class on Friday, June 27th with a cutting session to prepare the fabric and interfacing needed for this class. During the cutting session, we will complete Steps 1-3 (cut out the pattern pieces, cut out the fabric and interfacing, and adhere the interfacing to the fabric) in class, leaving Saturday, June 28th for bag construction. Please make sure to purchase, download, print out and bring the pattern with you to class. The PDF pattern can be purchased on Amy Butler's website and is linked below under "Required Materials".
This class is suitable intermediate level students. Prior bag making experience is required; ideally, students will have successfully sewn at least one bag to completion prior to attending this class. Students must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently.
Finished Size: 28" tall (including handles) x 18" wide.
- (1) Pattern: Birdie Sling by Amy Butler (PDF download) - please purchase, download, and print out pattern and bring to class with you
- exterior fabric: 1-1/8 yd of 44" wide quilting cotton
- lining fabric: 1-1/8 yd of 44" wide quilting cotton
- accent fabric (bands and handles): 1-1/8 yd of 44" wide quilting cotton
- 3-1/2 yds of Pellon SF101
- (1) 3/4" magnetic snap
- (1) spool of coordinating thread
Recommended Fabrics:
- We recommend using quilting cotton for this bag.
Required Tools:
- fabric scissors
- rotary cutter + acrylic ruler
- seam ripper
- pins and/or wonder clips
- chalk or frixion pen
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend, a refund will only be provided if you notify us 72 hours in advance in writing by email, there is a waitlist for the class, AND we are able to fill your spot. Otherwise, a credit for a future class will be issued.
No refunds or credits will be provided if you notify us less than 72 hours in advance. By registering for the class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Students must have taken our Sewing 101 class or have an equivalent experience level. Students must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently. |
| Instructor: | Melissa Balagot |
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