12-3p
Turn your favorite cookie or snack bag into a one‐of‐a‐kind zipper pouch! In this fun, beginner‐friendly workshop, we’ll give empty packaging a second life by transforming it into a durable, fully lined bag you can use for makeup, markers, sewing notions, or everyday treasures. If you love creative reuse, colorful projects, and the thrill of making something out of “trash,” this class is for you. This workshop is perfect for confident beginners who know how to use a sewing machine and sew a straight seam. Class includes 1 complete kit just to make sure you have all the right supplies. Extra kits will be for sale after class to take home to use with your own “trash”. Samples galore = endless ideas for sewing trash into treasure.
what to bring
what you’ll learn by the end of class
how to prep and stabilize a cookie or snack bag for sewing
how to use heat transfer vinyl to protect the packaging for long‐lasting durability
how to install zipper‐by‐the‐yard and attach a zipper pull
how to sew a fully lined pouch with clean, professional seams
tips for working with unconventional materials
creative ideas for upcycling other packaging into bags
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.
12-3p
Turn your favorite cookie or snack bag into a one‐of‐a‐kind zipper pouch! In this fun, beginner‐friendly workshop, we’ll give empty packaging a second life by transforming it into a durable, fully lined bag you can use for makeup, markers, sewing notions, or everyday treasures. If you love creative reuse, colorful projects, and the thrill of making something out of “trash,” this class is for you. This workshop is perfect for confident beginners who know how to use a sewing machine and sew a straight seam. Class includes 1 complete kit just to make sure you have all the right supplies. Extra kits will be for sale after class to take home to use with your own “trash”. Samples galore = endless ideas for sewing trash into treasure.
what to bring
what you’ll learn by the end of class
how to prep and stabilize a cookie or snack bag for sewing
how to use heat transfer vinyl to protect the packaging for long‐lasting durability
how to install zipper‐by‐the‐yard and attach a zipper pull
how to sew a fully lined pouch with clean, professional seams
tips for working with unconventional materials
creative ideas for upcycling other packaging into bags
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.
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