Tuesday AND Wednesday 9am-5pm This is one of the best projects ever, for making, learning, using….and bragging about. The expandable, quilted duffel is just the right size and shape to carry all your essentials for that weekend get-away, or use as your carry-on for a longer journey by air. It’s simply awesome!
Secured with the same zippers and hardware found on high-end luggage, the duffel is easily customized with your choice of fabric (quilting cotton) for him or her. The removable, adjustable carrying strap and comfort grip handle make it easy to transport all your goodies in style. Adopt the easiest workroom methods for installing zippers, learn to quilt your projects just the way you like, topstitch with precision, and create gusseted, zippered cargo pockets with confidence.
The best part of the course is Katie herself – her reputation for exquisitely designed projects that help us travel, organize and ‘keep it all together’ shines brightly with this project, and her clear, logical teaching style makes it all so much fun to make for yourself. You’ll also start using many of her methods on your other projects, too. From the most basic (and valuable) advice about stitching accurate seams and quilting to installing two-way zippers and creating exquisite top and edge-stitching detail, Katie’s quiet confidence and expert advice is contagious. Every stage of construction is straightforward and simple, as she shares how to use her favorite notions, machine accessory feet, pressing techniques and more. Everything is covered, too, from cutting your first pieces to zipping up your completed bag.
Katie’s time-tested, proven techniques will help you take your project from home-made to pro-made in no time! Finishes to approximately 21” x 6” x 14”, with a hard bottom, metal feet, multiple pockets, zippers, adjustable shoulder strap, comfort-grip handles and more. Perfection! Optional Open Sew on Tuesday evening for this workshop. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.
(Note: Only Tuesday time is listed on ticket, but your registration is valid for the entire workshop on Tuesday & Wednesday.)
About "More the Days Before"
Immerse yourself in a two-day workshop before the Expo opens. Share in the guidance, artistry, technical advice and inspiration your expert teacher brings to the classroom.
PLUS...your MDB registration automatically qualifies you for a Value Package, which includes discounted pricing on your MDB class sessions AND any additional Expo class sessions, 3 free General Admission tickets and a free shopping bag!
Classroom opens at 8:30 Tuesday and Wednesday, instruction begins at 9:00, and your fees include a re-energizing lunch each day to carry you through until 5:00. Optional Open Sew on Tuesday evening for this workshop.