CURVED BAG MAKING // Online Bag Making Tutorial

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 :)

Work through the recorded and written lessons at your own pace, asking questions as you need and getting feedback in the community forum.

• Lifetime access to the course content.
• Access to the bag upcycling framework to turn boring waste into fun bags. 
• Written and pre-recorded lessons to work through
• Lessons hosted on INTO online community platform and can be accessed on web or mobile browser. 

🚀 Facilitation

🚀 Option One // Self-Paced & Self-Guided. 
Move through course in your own time, asking questions and getting feedback in the community forum. Self-guided = $78 AUD.

🚀 Option Two // Self-paced & Expert Facilitated.

Move through the course in your own time with guidance from your assigned INTO expert. Expert guidance model includes everything offered in the self-guided facilitation plus x3 one-on-one calls scheduled at your convenience to work through each key milestone for your bag creation. Expert Guided Facilitation= $269 AUD.

This class is for beginner to intermediate sewers. Maybe you remember sewing years ago but want to brush up on your skills, maybe you're a seasoned veteran but want to learn some upcycling-specific skills to bring your wardrobe back to life.
Either way, we ensure there is ample time for creativity and refining skills so you can repair garments and create carry at home. 

*All of our courses are designed to meet you at your current skill level. If you're more experienced, we can push you for a more complex design and manufacturing process. 

This course is structured as a framework to allow the decisions, materials and designs to be made by you and guided by us.

Our tailored teaching process is designed to prompt creativity and help guide you through the bag design process. From creative inception right through to finishing your last seam, we will guide you step by step through the process so you're confident to go out upcycling on your own.

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

Week 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

Week Two: The making process begins. This week we cut and sew the straps and outside of our bag. // Milestone: Pre-Assembly One. Straps and Bag Outer Completed and sewn together.

Week Three: Cut and sew the inner details of the bag. This will include the lining, pockets and interior details your bag design requires. // Milestone: Pre-Assembly Two. Bag Lining and Pockets Done. 

Week Four: Final Assembly. We bring Pre-Assembly One and Two together to create your final bag! // Milestone: Bag Done!!!

Week Five: Final Class! Add any final fixings or finishings before strutting your new bag down the street to gather unprecedented compilments.

We offer a refund policy up until 7 days prior to the semester starting. If the cancellation is within this 7 day window, we will release the ticket and refund your amount pending it's resale. No refunds will be processed once the semester has started. To see if the classes are right for you, try our one-off 3 hour Pants Into Carry Class! :)