Make two bags in one during this day-long sewing workshop! The versatile and chic Maywood Totepack from Klum House Workshop sews up wonderfully and converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap. Intermediate stitchers (also suitable for advanced beginners) will take their sewing and maker skills to the next level while learning to sew a lined tote with a zipper closure and pockets (large enough to carry a 15″ laptop). Learn to attach adjustable leather straps with tubular rivets, set a magnetic snap, and attach buckles. We will guide you through the making process step-by-step, ensuring you build knowledge and confidence along the way. Discover sewing secrets and up your maker game. Leave with a functional, stylish bag that you made from start to finish!

Specific skills learned in this class:

– Sewing multiple layers of heavy duty fabric & leather
– Constructing a leather strap system that converts from tote bag to backpack
– Inserting a zipper
– Inserting a liner
– Boxing corners
– Various ways to set tubular rivets properly
– Inserting a magnetic snap rivet
– Conceptual elements of bag making

Prerequisite: You MUST have taken either Sewing 101 or Sewing Bootcamp at WorkshopSF, or you are already competent and comfortable using a sewing machine, in order to attend this class. If you have questions about the sewing skill level required by this class, please email us.

Klum House – The Maywood Totepack Full Maker Kit: For this class, we are excited to partner with Klum House Workshop, a Portland-based sewing workshop and bag pattern brand that produces sewing maker kits offering an assortment of beautiful bag designs. As part of this class, you will receive a Maywood Totepack Full Maker Kit that includes all necessary waxed canvas, leather, and hardware pieces to complete this project. The colorways available are: Spruce + Spring Green, Cobalt, Cobalt + Black, Burgundy + Black, and Burgundy + Brush Brown. For more information about Klum House and photos of this bag + kit, please visit: https://klumhouse.com/products/maywood-full-maker-kit

Supplies Needed: None

Instructor Bio: Hayley has been sewing since the tender age of three. A jack of all trades, She has extensive experience with sewing, past works include upholstery, stuffed animals, home goods, clothing, alterations and repairs, tailoring, bags, and just about anything else you can think of!

The rules / important stuff: We have a NO EXCEPTIONS 72 HOUR CANCELLATION policy – this includes cancellation, re-books, gift certificates, moving classes, etc. For more information on canceling a class, please read our cancellation policy. All classes are 21+ unless you email for permission. If any questions, please email us at info AT workshopsf DOT org.

ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT WORKSHOP SF LOCATED AT 1310 HAIGHT STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE TITLE AND LISTING.