Valerie Coatham - ByAnnie Academy @ AQWC Studio - Advanced: Ultimate Travel Bag 2-day Class

Valerie Coatham - ByAnnie Academy @ AQWC Studio - Advanced: Ultimate Travel Bag 2-day Class is led by expert instructor Valerie Coatham at Artistic Quilts with Colors Inc.! Perfect for sewists of all skill levels, this hands-on class will guide you step-by-step to create a versatile, stylish, and durable travel bag.

Learn professional techniques, master zipper installation, and customize your bag to suit your needs. Enhance your sewing skills in a supportive and fun environment. Don't miss this opportunity to craft a bag you’ll love to use or gift!

Located in Belleville, Ontario. Sign up today!

Supplies needed:

• ByAnnie Ultimate Travel Bag Pattern
• We offer many kits of this pattern
• Without a kit, you will need:
  • 1 1⁄2 yards of exterior fabric
  • 1 1⁄2 yards of lining fabric
  • 1 1⁄4 yards of coordinating fabric for handles, straps, tabs, bindings, stabilizer
    sleeve
  • 1⁄2 yard Mesh or fabric for inside pocket
• 1 1⁄2 yards ByAnnie Soft and Stable
• Two 30” double sided zippers or 58” zippers by the yard with 4 pulls
  Check out ByAnnie zippers here
• 1/8 yard fusible interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101 or BYANNIE - Fusible Interfacing - 20" wide)
• 5 yards 1 1⁄2” polypro strapping
• 1⁄2 yard fold over elastic
• Hardware
  o Two 1 1⁄2” triangle rings
  o Two 1 1⁄2“ swivel hooks
  o One 1 1⁄2” wide mouth slider
  • Optional bag feet or buttons - 
• Polyester thread to match both exterior and lining fabrics as well as thread to match zipper tape. Glide thread is a great option.
• Base Stabilize

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASS POLICIES:

1. Minimum Enrollment: Each class requires a minimum of 2 students. If this minimum isn’t met, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the class. You will be notified in advance.
2. No Refunds: Class fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your spot may be transferred to the next scheduled class of the same kind.
3. No-Shows: If you don’t show up and haven’t contacted us before the class to reschedule a class, your fee is forfeited.
4. Dangerous Weather: In the event of severe weather (such as a snowstorm or ice), we may postpone the class for safety reasons. You will be notified as early as possible, and a new class date will be arranged.