Sewing Lab: Klum House Bags, Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 5:30pm-8pm

Instructor: Aliya Hoff-Vanoni

Skill Level: Beginner & up*, ages 15 and up

Sessions: 4 Sessions, 2.5 hours per session

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Have you been wanting to dip your toes into bag-making but need some guidance and accountability? Or perhaps you started a project but became stuck or overwhelmed? Bring your Klum House project(s) at any stage in the sewing process and use this time to get all of your questions answered. This lab will consist of technique demonstrations with the whole group and open sewing at your own pace. All the tools necessary to stamp leather, punch holes, and set hardware will be provided so you can learn new skills without having to purchase everything yourself. Can’t decide on a pattern? The instructor will bring samples of several Klum House bags with different fabric types and customization options for inspiration.

Topics to discuss include:

• Choosing fabrics and interfacing for bag-making
• Sourcing leather and hardware
• Customizing your bag to suit your needs
• Managing bulky seams, adding a lining, and creating boxed corners
• Installing zippers and hardware
• Decorating leather
• Fabric and leather care

Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. To purchase supplies online and pick up the day of your class, just select NE Alberta Store for pick-up. To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Supply List:

- Klum House pattern(s) of your choice:  Beginner: Woodland Dopp, Portsmith Tote, Advanced Beginner: Fremont Tote, Oberlin Tote, Intermediate: Maywood Totepack, Naito Bucket Bag, & Advanced: Slabtown Backpack

- Materials, Fabric, & Notions listed in the pattern. 

- At least one spool of Mettler Metrosene Thread to match your exterior fabric. You may wish to bring additional spools to match any accent or lining fabrics.

- Needles appropriate for your fabric choice, such as Microtex 90/14, Jeans/Denim Needles 100/16 for heavy-duty fabrics, or Super Nonstick for waxed canvas. Consult with the instructor during class as needed.

*Skill Levels: Beginner & up- You’ve taken a class or two and are starting to get comfortable with the basics. You know what a seam allowance is, you’ve sewn a little on your own, but you still need a little help with remembering how to thread the machine and wind a bobbin. These classes usually have little if any homework to complete outside of class time. The prerequisite for any Beginner class is a Sew Basics class, Learn to Sew class, or equivalent. This skill level is not for people who have never used a sewing machine before.

Modern Domestic Labs: You're interested in sewing in a group setting and prefer to have an instructor's guidance on specific techniques and/or skills that are proposed in the Lab's topic. You have the ability to sew at your own pace, the expert help to keep you on track and sewing along, and a variety of options (sometimes endless!) when it comes to choosing the project you want to sew.

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