Class, Sydney Serged Bag, May 2027
Sydney Serger Cross Body Bag (Sookie Sews)
Date: Saturday, May 15
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Think your serger is only for garment sewing? Think again! Join us to make the Sydney Serger Cross Body Bag by Sookie Sews and discover how versatile your serger can be. This stylish and practical bag is the perfect project for sewists looking to build confidence with their serger while creating an accessory they'll love to use every day.
Throughout this class, you'll explore techniques that go beyond basic seam finishing and learn how a serger can play a major role in bag construction. The Sydney Cross Body Bag is a fun, approachable project that showcases the speed, strength, and professional finishes a serger can provide.
Whether you're new to serging or looking for creative ways to use your machine, this class will help you expand your skills and gain a better understanding of what your serger can do outside of apparel sewing.
What You'll Learn
- Using your serger for projects beyond garment sewing
- Serger settings and techniques for bag construction
- Working with layers, interfacing, and bag components
- Creating strong, durable, professional-looking seams
- Constructing and assembling a cross body bag
- Techniques for clean edges and polished finishes
- Tips for getting the most from your serger
- Troubleshooting common serger challenges
Skill Level
Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor
Kelley Richardson
Class Requirements
- Sydney Serger Cross Body Bag pattern by Sookie Sews - pattern included in registration fee
- Serger in good working order
- Basic serger knowledge recommended
- Fabric and supply requirements listed in the pattern
- Serger thread
- Basic sewing supplies including clips, scissors, and marking tools
About This Class
The Sydney Serger Cross Body Bag is the perfect project for sewists who want to get more value from their serger. You'll learn practical techniques that can be applied to many future projects while creating a stylish, everyday bag. Leave class with a finished project, increased serger confidence, and a new appreciation for just how much your serger can do beyond clothing construction.
Please refrain from wearing perfume on the day of class.
Class Policies
Please read and understand the following before registering for a class - thanks!
General:
- Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Space is reserved on first-come first-serve basis.
- Supply lists are available online for the classes. Go to shop.amongbrendasquilts.com and search for your class under ‘classes’. Most classes also have sample quilts, bags or garments displayed in the shop.
- Class fees are for instruction only and do not include materials for class, unless otherwise stated.
- Most classes have a pattern, book, or specialized tool requirement. These will be noted on the supply list. Each student must have a LEGAL copy of the pattern or book.
- Some courses are all inclusive (e.g., class materials are bundled in the price). If you already possess some or all of the required materials, a store credit/gift certificate will be issued.
- Students are required to bring; 1) a sewing machine in good working order, 2) machine accessories, & 3) basic sewing supplies to each class; unless otherwise stated. You should be familiar with the operation of your machine before class, please bring your manual if in doubt.
- We are more than happy to help you in your selection of class materials, but please do so prior to class.
- Some classes require a small amount of homework prior to the class. Please arrive prepared so that you can start on the fun part right away!
- Class will start on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be set up and ready to go.
- If you bring your cell phone to class please be considerate of others and put it on vibrate/silent prior to class. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, as some people have allergic reactions to scents. Also, if you bring a drink, please use a container with a lid.
- If there is nothing scheduled in our classroom after your class ends, please feel free to stay and use the space to continue working on your project until the shop closes.
- Please refrain from using perfumed products the day of class.
Cancellations:
- Most classes have a minimum enrolment (usually 3 students). If the class is cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be notified and all course fees will be returned in full (your choice of a refund or store credit).
- If you can't attend a course, please cancel at least one week in advance. A store credit will be issued ONLY if you cancel at least seven (7) days before the course. Cancellations within a week of the course will NOT receive a store credit, though you may send a friend in your place.
- Workshops and other classes may be partially or fully non-refundable and/or require much more notice of cancellation before a credit is issued.
Please verify that any class you wish to enroll in meets your schedule and that you're OK with the cancellation policy before enrolling.
Thanks!
