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.
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Katie Bartz has a reputation: she’s an adventurer and an inspiring entrepreneur. Starting with hand-sewing, learned from her grandmother at age 9, Katie started using a sewing machine in 7th grade Home Ec. The first project was the infamous apron. Katie wanted to pass the class, so she asked her teacher for permission to make a three-piece lined suit for extra credit. Needless to say, she passed the class, with her three-piece suit in hand, AND fell in love with taking flat fabric and creating something beautiful from it! Yep, Katie is an over-achiever!
She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems and went on to start her own computer consulting firm in St. Paul, Minnesota. During her 20 plus years in the computer industry, she dabbled and learned to work with embroidery machines and began to teach others about sewing and computers. Katie has been fortunate to combine her love of computer technology and sewing, and loves sharing it with others in her classes and through her patterns. Katie’s down to earth teaching style focuses on the techniques — and what you end up with is a uniquely engineered project!
Katie offers classes in sewing: beginning to advanced, machine embroidery, computer and digitizing software. She has also taught CorelDraw and Photoshop Elements techniques to sold-out venues and loves sharing photo prep and printing on fabric secrets with the sewing and crafting markets, as well.
She has also co-authored the Pillow Talk book with the sewing enthusiast in mind, as the smaller pillow projects present the same skills one needs to move up to larger projects.
Katie now resides in Montana, where she can take further advantage of her love of nature and sewing.
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