The Go-Anywhere Tote Bag Workshop

Date & Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17 1–4 pm

Create a beautiful, functional beach tote designed to carry everything you need for a day in the sun or for everyday use year-round. Over four sessions, you’ll learn step-by-step construction techniques while building confidence with bag-making fundamentals.

This roomy tote features two interior pockets, one zipped for secure storage and one open for easy access. The project is approachable for confident beginners and enjoyable for any sewist who wants to expand their skills with practical, stylish bag-making.

By the end of the class, you’ll finish a fully lined, structured tote that reflects your fabric choices and personal style. It’s perfect for the beach, travel, shopping, library runs, crafting supplies, or as a handmade gift.

Fabric Requirements

• Outer fabric: 0.5 m each of three coordinating fabrics
• Lining: 0.5 m
• Pockets: 0.25 m (can match any of the outer fabrics)
• Fusible batting: 0.5 m Pellon 987F
• Zipper: one 8" plastic zipper
• Handles: 1.2 m ready-made handles or make your own using the outer fabrics

Supply List

Please bring:
• Sewing machine in good working order
• Zipper foot
• Machine manual
• Cotton thread (matching or contrasting)
• Scissors
• Seam ripper
• Magic wand
• Rulers: 6½" square and 3" × 18"
• Rotary cutter & small cutting mat