CURVED BAG MAKING // Online Bag Making Tutorial

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CURVED BAG MAKING // Online Guided Bag Course

This easy to learn framework will develop your skills and creativity with new bag pattern and bag making techniques. The course includes detailed written, visual and video instructions for each step of the process including material choices, bag design, pattern making, process of assembly and edge finishing.

Personalise the size, style, materials, pockets, attachments and strap to your liking. Once you have completed the course (and your bag), you'll have access to the course framework so you can continue connecting with like minded makers, iterating, experimenting and developing your skills. 

♻️ WASTE MATERIALS
We love exploring new materials. Otherwise, we have an abundance of banners, denim, sleeping bags, upholstery fabric, tarps, workwear and other random goodies here. Note: if you would like to use soft plastic in your design, you can create your own at home with our online tutorial and bring it into class (you won't need this material until week 3).

 💚 BAGS & CREATIVE OUTCOMES
We cover several sewing techniques and two methods of bag construction. Then we guide you through the design thinking and decision making processes to turn one-off waste materials into functional carry wear. 

• Key sewing construction technique samples that you can apply to various projects. 
• Your bag pattern pieces. 
• Your finished shoulder bag / handbag (whichever you decide).
• Access to the course curriculum and community (forever). 

💼 LEARNING OUTCOMES
Our focus is to teach you the principles so you can continue to design and create after class. To do this we guide you through the specific process of your bag while providing context on how it could be different for different materials.  Over the five weeks you learn the following skills:

• Textile upcycling basics (designing with waste, reusing scraps, repairing damages)
• Design thinking (reimagining material uses, bringing value to overlooked materials)
• Bag pattern making (how to break down a shape into flats)
• Textile edge finishing techniques for different materials
• Bag lining techniques for different materials
• Strap design and finishing for different materials
• Pocket design and construction  

WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you are curious about upcycling or you're a seasoned veteran, this course is designed for all skill levels to thrive. Each class has an expert facilitator guiding you through the processes while you control the design, decisions and outcome. It's your bag, your design and your new skills!
*because you will be sewing at home, you will need access to a standard domestic sewing machine. 

♻️ COURSE BREAKDOWN

Introduction: Course overview and bag design lessons sent out to complete before our first class. // Milestone: Bag Size Done

Module One: Pattern making time! With your bag size ready to roll we detail how to create a bag pattern to bring your design to life. // Milestone: Patterns Completed

Module Two: The making process begins. This week we dive into the making process. The most exciting step! // Milestone: Pre-Assembly One. Front and Back Panels Complete

Module Three: Lining, pockets and strap. // Milestone: Pre-Assembly Two. Bag Lining, Pockets and Strap Done. 

Module Four: Assembly!! We bring our Pre-Assemblies together to create your final bag! // Milestone: Bag Done!!!

Module Five: Final Class! It's show and tell time. We come together to strut out stuff and show off our epic creations and chat about future projects and ideas we all have :)

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