Sew the Estrella Bag with Connie during this 1 day class.

Difficulty Level: ADVANCED BEGINNER. Someone with some basic sewing knowledge can complete this easily, but it is also enjoyed by those up to an advanced level.

Skills Required: Must be able to follow pattern directions to cut & prepare fabric using a cutting list on your own prior to class. Must be able to use a rotary cutter, mat and gridded ruler to prep. 

Tools Required: A rotary cutter, mat and gridded rulers are needed prior to class for prep, but not required on class day. You must have your own basic sewing supplies, and sewing machine. A walking foot attachment, or dual feed machine may be helpful depending on your material choice.

Pattern Required: The pattern is not included in the price of the class. You can purchase the PDF on the Oro Rosa website HERE.  Alternatively, the kits we sell will include the pattern cost and a link to download the pattern. 

DETAILS:

• You will receive an email shortly after your purchase (by the next business day), with your class prep instructions, plus helpful links to products & patterns and the requirements for the class. 
• The class prep has fabric and interfacing suggestions, based on different choices you can make for the exterior and lining of the bag. We can help you with your class supplies in the shop, just pay us a visit!
• Sewers must complete the prep work that is emailed out after class signup. 

Guidelines:

• Sewers must bring or rent a sewing machine, and bring all materials, & equipment. 
• Cutting table, ironing station, coffee and tea will be available.
• Class is between 9:00 am & 4:00 pm, with a 30 min lunch break at 12:00. You can leave for your lunch or bring a lunch to eat at your sewing table. You are welcome to sew on your own through the break if you choose to. Microwave available.
  
• If we don't have our class minimum 2 weeks before class, the class will be cancelled and fees refunded.
  
• There are no refunds on classes if you can't attend, but if you let us know at least 14 days before the class, we can issue you a store credit. If you let us know you can't make it, we will see if we have someone on the waiting list. 
• If any questions pop up, you can email us at service@emmalinebags.com.

SEWING MACHINE RENTALS:

We have 8 x bernette 08 Straight Stitch sewing machines for rent during Sewcial Sewing days and classes. These are high speed, heavy duty mechanical machines, equipped with an extension table. They work wonderful for bag making, and although they are powerhouse machines, they are not "industrial", making them very easy to use. Just thread and stitch! (Note: They are only straight stitch machines. Brief threading and usage instructions will be provided if required.) 

Included with rental: 

• Extension Table 
• 1 x Standard Straight Stitch Foot
• 1 x Zipper Foot (Other feet available upon request)
  
• 2x Bobbins
• Screwdriver 

Requirements:

Only to be used with a thread weight of Tex 45 or under. (NOTE: Tex 70 thread can be used if it is bonded.) Use with Highspeed (HLx5) needles or any home sewing needle system (130/705 H), such as Schmetz needles. These are all sold in our shop. 

Get to know the machine before your arrival! Watch the Videos: GO HERE FOR VIDEO TUTORIALS

To add the sewing machine rental to your sewing date, make sure you add BOTH the sewing date and then also the rental for the same date to your cart!!