{"product_id":"class-the-crosstown-crescent-bag-gracomakes-with-evan-thursdays-october-22-29-5-30-8-30pm-2-sessions","title":"Class: The Crosstown Crescent Bag (GracoMakes) with Evan, Thursdays October 22 \u0026 29, 5:30-8:30PM (2 sessions)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crosstown Crescent Bag by GracoMakes is a comfy, practical, and fun-to-sew everyday bag with a distinctive crescent shape. Designed to be worn crossbody or over one shoulder, it features an adjustable strap, a fully lined interior, and an internal zip pocket for keeping your essentials organized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents can choose between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a compact Small or a roomier Medium. This makes the Crosstown Crescent a great opportunity to create a bag that fits your personal style and everyday needs while learning techniques you can carry into future bag-making projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSkill Level: Beginner\/Confident Beginner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Y\u003cspan\u003eou need to have sewn a garment, quilt, bag or participated in a beginner sewing class prior to this class and feel comfortable using your machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructing a crescent-shaped bag with curved seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing a fully lined bag with a clean, finished interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling an internal zip pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling and adjusting a webbing strap with a tri-glide slide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with zippers and zipper tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplying bias tape to finish internal seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with different woven fabrics and understanding how fabric choice affects the finished bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTechniques and construction methods that can be applied to future bag-making projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Schedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a two-week class, meeting Thursdays October 22 \u0026amp; 29 from 5:30-8:30PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat's Included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGracoMakes Crosstown Crescent Bag printed PDF pattern and use of all classroom tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll fabric, zippers, sliders, and webbing can be found at the shop!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain fabric (1\/2 yard)* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLining fabric (1\/2 yard)* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain zipper (Small size: 11\" \/ Medium size: 14\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior pocket zipper (6\" \/ 8\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBias tape (52\" \/ 63\", you can purchase premade bias tape or make your own from lining fabric) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48\" of 1½\" wide webbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½\" tri-glide slide adjuster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine with basic accessories (foot pedal, power cord, bobbin, etc.)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cspan\u003eThese amounts assume the fabric can be cut flat. If you're working with a directional print, stripes, corduroy, or another fabric that needs to be cut in a specific direction, you may want to purchase additional fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Recommendations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the outer fabric, you can use nearly any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoven, non-stretch fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottomweight fabrics such as cotton twill, light canvas, light denim, and corduroy work beautifully. Quilting cotton can also be used for a softer, slouchier bag, or you can add interfacing if you'd prefer more structure. Quilted fabrics are another fun option and can add extra texture and personality to your bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the lining, lightweight, non-stretch woven fabrics such as quilting cotton are ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-110618cd-7fff-5227-3dc1-95ff1f90ab81\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe require a minimum of 4 students to hold the class (if we're not able to run this class you'll be refunded). If you need to cancel within 1 week of the class, you will receive store credit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crosstown Crescent is a great introduction to bag making, combining practical techniques like zipper installation, curved construction, lining, bias-bound seams, and adjustable straps in one useful project. By the end of the two-week class, you'll have a finished everyday bag and a collection of skills you can use on your next sewing project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakes Makerie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47216485957830,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/5012\/5371\/files\/DSC07576_jpg.webp?v=1789487521","url":"https:\/\/lakesmakerie.com\/products\/class-the-crosstown-crescent-bag-gracomakes-with-evan-thursdays-october-22-29-5-30-8-30pm-2-sessions","provider":"Lakes Makerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}