Intermediate to Advanced

Bag Making - Oxbow Tote Bag

A great bag makes everything better. And a bag you made yourself? Even better than that.

5 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Bag Making - Oxbow Tote Bag

Intermediate to Advanced

A great bag makes everything better. And a bag you made yourself? Even better than that.

In this two-day workshop, Ali guides you through making the Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead — a beautifully designed, versatile zip-top tote with an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, crossbody strap and a roomy interior with a slip pocket.

It's a proper, grown-up bag that looks like you bought it somewhere fancy. You didn't. You made it.

SKILL LEVEL --> INTERMEDIATE

Comfortable with your sewing machine Have sewn a few projects Ready to tackle zips, hardware and structured bag construction

Why you'll love this course

Walk away with a genuinely useful, beautiful bag

Learn zip insertion, hardware fitting and structured construction

Choose your own fabric — make it completely yours

Small group with personalised guidance from Ali

A satisfying, achievable project that punches well above its weight

What you will learn

Day 1

Cutting and preparing your fabric and interfacing

Installing a secure zip-top closure

Sewing and attaching the exterior front pocket

Beginning bag construction

Day 2

Constructing and reinforcing the bag base

Attaching hardware for the crossbody strap

Adding the interior slip pocket

Final assembly and finishing

Class format

2 x 5-hour sessions (weekend)

Maximum 6 students

Step-by-step guided instruction with Ali

Plenty of time for questions and practice

What's included

Printed Oxbow Tote pattern to use in class and take home

Use of our Bernina 335 and Brother A80 machines

Expert tuition with Ali

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Exterior fabric and lining fabric (quantity and details in booking confirmation)

Matching thread

Zip and hardware (details in booking confirmation)

Interfacing as specified

Fabric scissors and sewing kit

Your sewing machine with all cords, foot pedal and accessories

Lunch and snacks

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only