9:30am-1:00pm
Learn how to sew waterproof canvas, master curved seams, add ties, and attach sturdy webbing—all while making the cutest flower‑shaped market tote. In this class, you’ll practice trimming curved seams so they turn smooth and round, sewing fabric into narrow ties, and stitching a secure box‑tack around webbing.
We’ll build a super useful tote you’ll want to carry everywhere. The pictured sample is made with canvas for the exterior, but any non‑stretch woven fabric works beautifully.
Perfect for confident beginners and up. 18+
Students should bring:
⅝ yard of outer fabric of choice. This can be quilt cotton, canvas, lightweight denim but NO STRETCH.
Sewing thread to compliment their outer fabric.
Machine accessories and manual if bringing your own machine.
Included with the workshop:
Flower tote pattern
Waterproof canvas in a neutral color
Webbing (in a neutral color) for straps
about michelle
Michelle is the creative force you call when you want bag making, sewing, machine embroidery software, and machine magic to feel downright fun. With 16 years of industry know-how and a talent for turning “Wait… how do I sew this zipper?” into “Oh wow, I totally got this,” she’s taught thousands of makers how to master new techniques with their machines with confidence and a smile.
She’s a writer, presenter, and project‑design wizard who has lit up events, mid‑size shows, and even CES with her upbeat teaching style and knack for making tech feel friendly. From demos to hands-on adventures, Michelle has created tutorials, samples, and immersive experiences that help makers shine.
If it involves teaching, making, or sparking someone’s “aha!” moment, Michelle is all in.
9:30am-1:00pm
Learn how to sew waterproof canvas, master curved seams, add ties, and attach sturdy webbing—all while making the cutest flower‑shaped market tote. In this class, you’ll practice trimming curved seams so they turn smooth and round, sewing fabric into narrow ties, and stitching a secure box‑tack around webbing.
We’ll build a super useful tote you’ll want to carry everywhere. The pictured sample is made with canvas for the exterior, but any non‑stretch woven fabric works beautifully.
Perfect for confident beginners and up. 18+
Students should bring:
⅝ yard of outer fabric of choice. This can be quilt cotton, canvas, lightweight denim but NO STRETCH.
Sewing thread to compliment their outer fabric.
Machine accessories and manual if bringing your own machine.
Included with the workshop:
Flower tote pattern
Waterproof canvas in a neutral color
Webbing (in a neutral color) for straps
about michelle
Michelle is the creative force you call when you want bag making, sewing, machine embroidery software, and machine magic to feel downright fun. With 16 years of industry know-how and a talent for turning “Wait… how do I sew this zipper?” into “Oh wow, I totally got this,” she’s taught thousands of makers how to master new techniques with their machines with confidence and a smile.
She’s a writer, presenter, and project‑design wizard who has lit up events, mid‑size shows, and even CES with her upbeat teaching style and knack for making tech feel friendly. From demos to hands-on adventures, Michelle has created tutorials, samples, and immersive experiences that help makers shine.
If it involves teaching, making, or sparking someone’s “aha!” moment, Michelle is all in.
