Make this versatile tote with a 3-compartment interior to protect your embroidery hoops, to safely carry a laptop computer, ipad and and other ‘stuff’, or for some other use.  Make it with the 3 compartments shown or make it with just one compartment and add pockets.  Make a zippered top or a snap-closure. Two end exterior pockets are great for cell phone, keys or a water bottle. Customize it with an added exterior side pocket that you monogram!  Lots of possibilities! Finished size approximately 19" wide, 11" high and 4" deep but the size can be customized to fit your embroidery hoops or laptop computer.

The design was inspired by a photo and was custom designed and made by Susan for her stepdaughter who wanted a bag to carry her laptop and ipad.  Susan uses her bag, with a zippered top, to store embroidery hoops and manuals for her Babylock Destiny sewing/embroidery machine, see photo below, and plans to make another bag for hoops for a different machine.  Come join the fun!

Make the exterior of the bag from quilting-weight cotton fabric, home décor fabric or another fabric of your choice. The internal structure of the bag is provided by a product called In-R-Form, a batting-substitute that is very easy to sew through and provides a little more structure than does batting.  It, and similar products, are available from Inspira®, from Bonsal and from others.

Great project for either sewing machine or serger.  Susan used her serger for most of the construction; a sewing machine is needed for some of the stitching. But, of course, it can be made totally on a sewing machine.

You will receive the materials list and pre-work instructions from Susan via email prior to the class.  If you have questions about the class, contact Susan by email (debonair2@bellsouth.net) or by cell phone (704-674-4391). 

To register, please phone the store at 704-525-9022.  A deposit is required at time of registration.