Sew the Firefly Tote with Tennille during this 1 day class!

Difficulty Level: INTERMEDIATE - Someone with some basic bag making experience 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 pattern pieces prior to class. Should know the differences between interfacing and stabilizers and be able to fuse them to applicable interior and exterior fabric prior to class.

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, a sewing machine with a zipper foot. 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 Noodlehead website, or the printed paper version in our shop HERE.

DETAILS:

• You will receive a link to download the class prep immediately after payment, and shortly after your purchase (by the next business day), we will send you an email with helpful links to products & patterns, plus 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. 

EXTRA CLASS INFO:

• Sewers must bring their own sewing machine, all materials, and 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.
• Class prep instructions (homework) will be provided by the instructor and emailed to you again 2 weeks before class. You are welcome to purchase the pattern and supplies before this date if you desire. 
• There are no refunds on classes, but if you let us know at least 14 days before the class, we can issue you a class credit if you can't make it.

SEWING MACHINE RENTALS:

We have 8 x bernette 08 Straight Stitch sewing machines for rent during 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)
  
• 1 x Bobbin
• 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!!