Description:
Learn the basic technique on how to sew “ZIPPERS” into your rug hooking pieces to create bags and purses.
In this workshop, you will learn the construction basics for turning a hooked mat into a zippered bag. Students will have 5-7 kits/designs to select from. The front of the zippered bag will be an 8” x 11" hooked pattern and the back will be wool fabric. Maria will have a selection of fabric lining and zippers, so students can personalize their bags.
Students will hook the 8” x 11” purse front during class using cut # 7 - 9 --- with emphasis on how to hook the mat so the bag will be sturdy for daily use. Once hooked, Maria will walk you through the process of turning the hooked mat into a bag, including detailed instructions on how to sew the sides, line the bag, and hand sew a zipper into the bag. When completed, your zippered bag will make a great clutch purse, cosmetic bag or bag for your hooks. Maria will also share tips on how to take these same methods and create purses with handles.
Most of the sewing in class will be done by hand, except for the bag lining which the students can either sew by hand or use a sewing machine. Maria, will have a sewing machine available for students to use during class. There will be enough time in class not to only hook but also learn the techniques and finish your bag.
Hand sewing zippers into fabrics is much easier than it sounds, so please don’t be intimidated! After learning the basics techniques of adding a lining and hand sewing a zipper, you will be able to use those same techniques to hooked, needle punched, and appliqued zippered bags or purses, with ease. And watch out…. you probably won’t be able to stop with just one bag!