Join Katie Bartz, our resident “packaging engineer” in this technique-filled course, and make this amazing bag for yourself. It’s just the right size and shape to carry what you need for a weekend retreat or carry onto a plane. Secured with the same zippers and hardware found on high-end luggage, the duffle is easily customized with your choice of fabric — for him or her.
Katie Bartz' reputation for exquisitely designed projects that help us travel, organize and "keep it all together" shines brightly with this project, and her clear, logical teaching style makes it all so much fun to make for yourself. Follow along, as she constructs the duffle in easy-to-follow steps. Her systematic, proven techniques take your project from home-made ... to pro-made in no time! You’ll also start using many of her methods on your other projects, too. From the most basic (and valuable) advice about stitching accurate seams and quilting to installing two-way zippers and creating exquisite top and edge-stitching detail, Katie’s quiet confidence and expert advice is contagious. Every stage of construction is straightforward and simple, as she shares how to use her favorite notions, machine accessory feet, pressing techniques and more – everything is taken care of, from cutting your first pieces to zipping up your completed bag. The bag finishes at: 21" x 8" x 14"
The removable, adjustable carrying strap and comfort grip handle make it easy to transport all your goodies in style, with gusseted outer zipper pockets for easy access and the ultimate in organization. Adopt Katie’s easy workroom methods for installing zippers, learn to quilt your projects with effortless accuracy and topstitch with precision, as you complete every detail with confidence. Begin using professional grade hardware, too, including metal feet, an adjustable shoulder strap, snaps, one and two-way zippers and more. Easy to pack, easy to carry, fun to make, you’ll enjoy creating your new duffle and using it for years to come.
Also included:
Instruction booklet, 29 pages with full-color photographs to illustrate step by step directions;
Zipper tutorial, 14 full color pages, clearly illustrating each step of zipper installations;
Full layout guide and pattern pieces;
Access to purse hardware and other components on Katie’s website
All Start Anytime courses, are self-paced, and you can begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you. Many students watch it through one time first, and then go back to work alongside the instructor with their own project activities.
