Saturday 08 October 2022: Online Workshop (Canvas Tote!)

Svetlana Sotak - Saturday 08 October 2022 - 4.00pm to 7.00pm (BST)

Online Interactive Workshop: Canvas Tote!

It goes without saying that we're absolutely delighted to be welcoming back the super-talented Svetlana Sotak for this Canvas Tote workshop! As always with Svetlana, this class will see participants make a stunning bag that will be the envy of all who see it - be sure to book early!...

Introduction by Svetlana:-

Hi there! I really hope you'll come and join me in my next CraftyMonkies workshop, in which we’ll be making a fabulous, roomy Canvas Tote Bag! The bag finishes at 13’’ wide on the bottom x 12’’ tall x 6’’ deep and would make a wonderfully sturdy shopper or a weekender Tote. Believe me when I say: "You're going to love it!!!"

What You Will Learn in this Online Interactive Workshop:-

• What materials work best for this lovely Canvas Tote Bag
• How to use a two slider Zipper and how to add fabric tabs to each end for a professional looking finish
• How to install an Inset Zipper to keep all your belongings securely inside the Tote

As always, I’ll share lots of tips & tricks along the way to ensure your finished Tote is as beautiful as possible!

Skill Level for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Advanced Beginner and higher

Material requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

FABRIC A (Exterior of the Bag)

Canvas, Essex linen, cotton/linen blend fabric, denim, medium weight home décor fabric

FABRIC B (Lining)

Duck canvas, denim, or home decor fabric

INTERFACING

Pellon SF101 or Vlieseline G700 for both exterior and lining of the bag. Use 1 yard of Pellon TP971 or Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece or even Soft and Stable by Annie for the exterior instead if you want your finished bag to be more structured.

ZIPPER

#5 two-slider closed bottom zipper or #5 zipper by the foot + two zipper pulls

WEBBING (Handles)

1’’ - 1 1⁄4’’ wide medium weight polyester or cotton webbing

Fabric requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

(These fabric requirements are based on 42'' wide fabric)

FABRIC A (Exterior + Inset Zipper) – 3/4 yard

FABRIC B (Lining) – 1/2 yard

MEDIUM WEIGHT FUSIBLE INTERFACING (Pellon SF101 or Vlieseline G700) – 2 yards 

#5 NYLON ZIPPER – One (1) x 22'' or longer

WEBBING - Two (2) x 50’’ long strips

Supplies & Equipment required for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

• Sewing-Machine
• Cutting Mat
• Ruler
• Rotary Cutter
• Wonder Clips and/or Pins
• Disappearing Fabric Marker or Fine Chalk Pen
• Utility Scissors
• Fabric Shears
• Zipper Foot for your sewing-machine
• 90/14 Needle for your sewing-machine
• Standard pressing and sewing supplies
• Good quality Polyester Thread - Svetlana's favorite is Guttermann

Pattern Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Svetlana's Pattern - essential for this class - will be provided to all those who book a place on the workshop!

Sizing Guide relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

The finished size of your Canvas Tote Bag is: 13’’ wide on bottom x 12’’ tall x 6’’ deep

​Tickets for this Online Interactive Workshop (via the Zoom platform) will be limited & allocated on a first-come/first-served basis! If applicable, any free pattern, or other information, relevant to this course will be forwarded to you after booking and approximately 5 days before the course date. The ticket price of £30.00 is based on ONE person attending this crafting class.

This CraftyMonkies Online Interactive Workshop is being broadcast from the United Kingdom and the class time given is based on British Summer Time (BST). We advise you check via Google Search (or similar) to see corresponding start-time in YOUR location!

Ordering MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT Online For Any Class/Workshop!

Please ensure you book your place & order any materials/fabrics/equipment online in plenty of time ahead of course dates.

Enjoy This Class/Workshop Again on YouTube!

A link to a recording of this workshop will be sent to all who buy a live ticket for the Zoom broadcast approximately 5 working days after the event; the video will be available to view for 30 days from the video release date.

Are you not able to attend this class due to living in a different time-zone? Are you otherwise engaged on the date of this workshop? Well, we have excellent news!

This class will be available to view via Pay-On-Demand via our Online Shop for 30 days following the video release date (approximately 5 working days after broadcast on Zoom).