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Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Rework It: Utility Totes (March)

Level 1 - Make a ROOMY and utilitarian totebag!

Starts Mar 8, 2025
150 US dollars
Sincere Studio

6 spots left

Class Description

Learn the basics of using a pattern to make a bag in this beginner friendly class! This class is part of our Rework It series, where we use secondhand and reclaimed textiles to create unique new garments, bags, and quilts. We'll be using a pattern by Motif Studio Patterns to create the perfect giant tote with inner and outer pockets, handmade straps, and other helpful details. Skills learned: -Using a pattern -Creating straps -Making simple pockets -Box corners and bag construction techniques -Creating ties Materials required: -Motif Studio Patterns "Large Utility Tote" PDF pattern -Fabric and textiles to reuse: Pants/denim, heavier weight clothing, low-loft blankets, canvas

Class Policies

-Class instruction starts no later than 5 minutes after the class start time. Participants who arrive later may miss instruction or demonstrations. -Sincere Studio will be sending out emails with important class information, including lists of materials students may need to bring to class. If you do not receive an email, please let us know! hello@sincerestudiopdx.org Sincere Studio's refund, rescheduling and cancellation policy 100% refund - cancellation or reschedule more than two weeks prior to class start or up to 24 hours after booking One time reschedule - reschedule less than two weeks but more than 48 hours prior to class start; Sincere Studio will only provide one reschedule per class booking. for cancellations or reschedule requests less than 48 hours - no refund or class credit To cancel or reschedule, please email us at hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

Upcoming Sessions

Contact Details

  • 2636 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA

    hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

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