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Sewing a Zippered Pouch
Instructors: Mary Mandarino and Ginny Hamilton
Workshop Description: Sewing a Zippered Pouch 
July 10 - 16, 2024
Video Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Here is an inspiring project to use your leftover handwoven fabric.  Learn how to make zipper bags with a complementary lining using remnants of handwoven fabric.  Create a surprise on the inside and a bead pull tab. They are great for gifting.
 
This is a hands-on virtual workshop. Along with the instructions and material list that you will receive in advance, you will need an iron and sewing machine at the ready.   Our goal is to have each of you make one zipper bag together.
 
Supplies you need: 
  • 2 pieces of 8 1/2” square handwoven or commercial fabric
  • 2 pieces of 8 1/2” square coordinating fabric for the lining of the bag
  • 2 pieces of 8 1/2” square fusible interface (optional)
  • 7” zipper in a complimentary color to the handwoven fabric
  • Sewing thread and a bobbin for the sewing machine (machine threaded)
  • Sewing machine zipper foot 
  • Iron, Ironing Board and Ironing Cloth
  • Scissors and Straight pins
  • Rotary Cutter and cutting pad (Optional but preferred)
  • Beads or novelty yarn for zipper pull
 
Materials/Handouts Fee: None
Attendee Limit: Unlimited
 
Instructor Bios: 
Mary Mandarino has a BS from Washington and Jefferson College, and 30+ years of weaving experience. As a member of the Weavers' Guild of Boston she currently serves as the Publicity and Social Media Chair. In the past, she has served as Treasurer, Special Workshop Program Chair, and Morning Workshop Chair. Mary has been the Treasurer for the New England Weavers Seminar (NEWS) and has taught at the Springfield Weavers Guild. Mary also teaches hand painted yarns for the weaver. She is an active member of the South End Woven Collaborative in Boston’s south end art district and the Danforth Weavers.
Ginny Hamilton has been weaving for the past 12 years.  She has worked with most fiber related crafts and has never met a weaving or sewing tool she didn’t like.
Ginny is a member of Mainely Weavers and the Weavers Guild of Boston where recently she was the Chair of the Morning Workshops.  She is also a member of the South End Woven Collaborative in Boston’s south end art district.
 

Sewing a Zippered Pouch

$25.00Price

  • This workshop is offered as a VIDEO ONLY. 

    You will receive an emailed link and reminder a few days prior to the session. 

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