About

This class has prerequisites. Please see description below.

This is not a normal duffel bag class.  In this class, not only will you make a rugged duffel bag, but you will learn techniques on the industrial sewing machine that you can apply to other sewing projects like, boat covers, upholstery, sail covers, etc.

This workshop also serves as a certification class for using the Fiber Arts Studio Sailrite sewing machine.

In this class you will learn:

• how to lay out the parts for a duffel bag after measurements;
•  how to make a perfect fitted round side to a rectangular piece of fabric.  
• install a zipper in the bag the way you would add a zipper to a cover for your boat.  
• how to sew pockets on the duffel bag.  One of the pockets will have a window in it, so you will know how to add a windows to other items you might sew, like a hatch cover on a boat.  

Details:

• Please note that for this class, cancellation requests received 14 days or less before the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
• Materials fee of $25 included in the class tuition for fabric, zipper, webbing, etc.
• Skill Level: Intermediate  
• Prerequisites: Fiber Arts Studio certification on the Brothers sewing machines and previous experience using sewing machines for basic projects (e.g., clothing, pillowcases, aprons, etc.).
• This class is open to BARN Members only.
• Ages 14+ Welcome.
• Bring a bag lunch. We have a refrigerator for people to store their lunches and drinks!

Instructor Bio: 
Inger Rankins and her husband Sean, run the Northwest Sails and Canvas Loft in Port Hadlock.  Their work loft  is located on the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building and is a full service, custom, sail, marine canvas, and rigging business.  For over 25 years, Inger has been teaching classes to help people learn to create, design, and repair marine canvas, including boat and sail covers, marine upholstery, dodgers, biminis and more.