Compass Bag Class – Confident Beginner (Sat Oct 17th, 11:00-4:00)

Compass Bag – Saturday Oct. 17, 11-4

Skill Level: Confident Beginner–Intermediate

Class Fee: $75 

The Compass Bag by Noodlehead is full of possibilities! With two sizes, two pocket styles, and two carrying options, you can customize your bag to fit your style and everyday needs. While it looks impressively detailed, this bag is surprisingly simple and fun to sew.

In this class, you’ll learn techniques for working with bag hardware, installing zippers, creating structured bag panels, and assembling a polished, professional-looking bag. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence with bag-making skills and pick up tips for achieving crisp seams and beautiful results.

This class is best suited for confident beginners and intermediate sewists who are comfortable with basic sewing and quilting techniques. By the end of class, you’ll have a stylish, handmade Compass Bag and the skills to make more in different sizes and fabric combinations.

Supply List

• • Compass Bag pattern by Noodlehead (required; purchase before class)
  • Exterior fabric: ½–¾ yard (cotton, canvas, or linen recommended)
  • Lining fabric: ½–¾ yard quilting cotton
  • Lightweight woven interfacing (e.g., SF101): 1–1½ yards
  • Fusible fleece or foam stabilizer: ½–¾ yard (for structure)
  • Zipper: 9″–12″ (for main closure, depending on version made)
  • Zippers for pockets (if using zip pockets): 1–2 zippers (7″–9″)
  • Bag hardware:
    • 1–2 strap sliders (if adjustable strap is used)
    • 1–2 D-rings or rectangle rings (matching width of strap)
  • Coordinating thread
  • Wonder clips or pins
  • Fabric marking tool
  • Rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat
  • Sewing machine in good working order (and manual)
  • General sewing supplies

NOTES:

**THIS EVENT IS AGES 18+ ONLY**