Description
What’s included in the course fee?
You will have access to bagmaking equipment such as…
- A selection of popular rulers used in bagmaking/sewing
- Cutting equipment, including rotary cutters and large cutting mats
- Pressing and fusing equipment, including wool mats, irons, pressing cloths, etc.
- Hardware installation tools
- Two full days of in-person instruction and help
- Pdf version of the bag and necessär patterns so you can practice your skills at home. Patterns include printable templates. If you bought the Virginia pattern from my website in the past, you can take the cost of the pattern off the course fee. Simply email me from the email address you used when you bought the pattern so I can verify the purchase.
- Morning and afternoon fika with cake and fruit
If this course is sold out, please email me at scandinotions@gmail.com and I will add you to the waiting list.
What we will cover during this weekend workshop
During our two days together, we will work step by step through the bag-making process and cover skills you need to confidently complete these projects and transfer to other projects you make at home, which includes…
- Introduction to the pattern and finished bag
- Overview of fabrics, stabilisers and interfacings how to choose them and how to prepare them
- Preparing zippers and pulls
- Assembling the bags
- Installing hardware – tools, tricks and tips to achieve a professional look and add durability to your new bags.
- Tips and finishing touches
For this two-day, in-person workshop we will be a small group (3-6 students). So, you will have plenty of time to ask questions, get individual help, and build confidence as you sew.
What should I bring?
- Your own sewing machine (in good and safe working order)
- Bring your choice of exterior and lining fabrics for your bag (see ‘Project Supplies’)
- Pins/clips, seam ripper, any tools you prefer to have to hand. Some of these things will be available for you to use, but please bring anything specific to your machine (bobbins and needles).
- Needle/s – I recommend universal 80/12 or microtex 80/12.
- Your own lunch – a fridge and microwave are available, or there is a Circle K and pizza restaurant close by
Is this workshop right for me?
This workshop is ideal if:
- You are an experienced sewist who is confident operating your own machine.
- You want to learn transferable bag-making techniques
- You enjoy small groups of like-minded people and individual guidance
When and where is the workshop held?
March 2026
Saturday 28th 09:00 to 16:00 — Sunday 29th 09:00 to 15:00
Textilakademin, Parkgatan 2, 58248 Linköping
Undervisningen sker på engelska, men jag kan svenglish! Och visst få du gärna prata svenska till mig.
Project Supplies
Bring your favourite fabric for your bag exteriors and linings – these should be quiliting cotton or a similar weight. They also need to withstand heat when fusing the stabiliser and interfacing. You can choose to have the hardware, stabilisers and interfacings waiting for you when you arrive (see the dropdown menu at the top of the page). If you want to bring your own, here is a list of supplies you will need to bring with you. This will make both the Virginia bag and Bodie neccesär.
Exterior main fabric (quilting cotton or similar) – 1 meter
Exterior accent fabric for pockets, handle and base (quilting cotton or similar) – 65 cm
Lining fabric (quilting cotton or similar) – 1.2 meters
Non-fraying fabric (for zipper overlay) – 25 cm wide x 10 cm high.
Stabilisers and interfacing (you can choose to have a these waiting for you – please select the option at the top of this page)
Vlieseline H250 – 1.5 meter
Pellon Thermolam (or fusible fleece which stiffens slightly) – 1.1 meters
Hardware (you can choose to have a coordinating set waiting for you – please select the option at the top of this page)
4 x Bag feet
2 x Rivets (plus a couple of spares for practice) (8 or 9mm cap with 8mm post)
2 x Rectangle rings (25 mm)
1 or 2 D-rings (25 mm)
1 x Magnetic snap (18 mm or 14 mm)
#5 Zip tape (70 cm)
#5 Zip pulls (2)
Questions?
If you have questions, please get in touch at scandinotions@gmail.com
Not what you are looking for?
I would love to hear from you with suggestions of what bag sewing skills and/or projects you would like to see on the Scandinotions course schedule. You can get in touch at scandinotions@gmail.com. These courses are designed for sewists like you, so tell me what you need to perfect your bag sewing projects.
OBS: Cancellation policy
A 25% cancellation fee applies to the booking
If you are not able to attend, please notify me as soon as possible – if there is a waiting list, someone else might be able to buy your ticket. If this is possible, you will be given a full refund. By booking, you agree to these terms.
