Make the APEXcarry Bag - Pamela Schmidt at Let It Bee (2 part class)
APEXcarry Bag Class – Sew Your Own Oversized Tote!
Join us for an exciting APEXcarry Bag Class and create your own versatile, oversized tote bag using the popular pattern from Incomplete Stitches! This bag comes in two generous sizes—a standard (big!) tote and an oversized (even bigger!) version, perfect for carrying everything you need for beach trips, picnics, weekend getaways, or even your latest quilting retreat essentials.
In this hands-on sewing class, you’ll learn:
How to sew a sturdy and stylish carry-all tote
Tips for working with durable fabrics like canvas or waxed cotton
Adding features like pockets, straps, and reinforced seams for a long-lasting bag
This is a confident beginner-friendly class, perfect for anyone looking to improve their bag-making skills while creating a functional, everyday tote. Bring your sewing machine, your favorite fabric, and get ready for a fun day of stitching and creativity!
Sign up today and make your own custom APEXcarry tote bag—because one is never enough
CLASS NOTES :
You must download and print out your pattern from the Incomplete Stitches Etsy Shop:
APEXcarry Bag pdf Pattern
The APEXcarry can be made in two sizes, in multiple fabrics, with several options for closures, pockets and more.
The download, when printed on your computer, needs to be taped together to make the pattern. This is a great skill to learn, and gives you access to all sorts of things to make.
Part 1: March 19, 6:30 to 8 pm. Webfabrics. I will have two made-up bags so you can get some ideas for fabric choices, closures and sizes. We will also tape your patterns together. This is informal, you can come and leave as you please.
Part 2: April 5, 12-5:30. Let It Bee. Bring your precut fabric, interfacing pieces, the closures you have chosen, along with your sewing machine and sewing kits and make your bag.
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
Let It Bee 39024 E Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, VA 20158
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Must know how to use your machine. |
| Materials Included: | Cutting mats, rulers, snap setter, irons and boards. |
| Requirements: | Class 1: Pattern and tape. Class 2: Precut fabric, zippers, magnet closures etc, according to your pattern and choices. Size 90 needle to fit your sewing machine. Sewing kit, machine with pedals and cords. |
| Instructor: | Pamela Schmidt |
| Instructor Bio: | Pamela Schmidt is a passionate quilt teacher and community builder dedicated to teaching the arts of sewing, quilting, and beading. Having learned to sew at the age of ten, Pamela has spent decades refining her craft and sharing it with others. She has taught students of all ages, from young homeschoolers to adults, fostering a love of quilting and creativity in each of them. Known for her warmth and encouragement, Pamela creates welcoming spaces for learning, where people come together to connect, grow, and create. Beyond her local community, Pamela has also worked with a quilter's cooperative in Malawi, helping empower women with valuable skills to support their families. Her commitment to giving back extends to raising funds for scholarships and community initiatives through her quilting projects, using her talents to support education and uplift communities both near and far. |
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