SEWING CLASS - The Japanese Knot Bag - LEVEL: Confident Beginner

Knot Your Average Tote 🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 10am - 12:30pm The Japanese Knot Bag is the ultimate blend of minimalist design and maximum utility. With its asymmetrical handles—one longer than the other—it "knots" together by simply slipping the long handle through the short one, creating a secure, elegant closure - AND it's REVERSIBLE! 🤯 Whether you’re looking for a stylish wristlet or the perfect "grab-and-go" project bag for your latest knitting WIP, this class will guide you through the sewing your custom bag from start to finish. 📚 What You’ll Learn The Basics of Construction: Understanding the unique asymmetrical pattern. Working with Curves: Tips for achieving smooth, rounded bottom edges without bunching. The "Bag-in-a-Bag" Method: We’ll demystify how to sew a fully lined, reversible carry-all with no exposed raw edges. Precision Finishing: Mastering top-stitching for a professional, durable look. 🤓 Skill Level: Confident Beginner (Prerequisite: Have taken our Beginner Sewing 1 + 2 or 3 or have equivalent skills) 📝✨Student Supply List: Please bring the following items with you to class. We'll supply the rest! 3/4 yard each of two coordinating cottons (woven, not knit) - traditional quilting cotton, linen or light denim are what you should be looking for. * Matching cotton or polyester thread. (We have some primary thread colors available for your use.) Your sewing machine, its accessories and manual. Please have a bobbin wound before class to save time. 🛍️ *A few places to find supplies near us: The Fabric Chicken - 94 E. Market St. Corning, NY - high-quality secondhand art and craft supplies Sew What? Fabric Shoppe - 7 W. Front St, Addison, NY - quilt fabric shop The Witches Stitches - 18 Canal St, Big Flats, NY - quilt fabric shop Hobby Lobby - 830 County Road 64, Elmira, NY Michael's - 845 County Road 64, Elmira, NY *Sorry, no refunds unless someone from the waitlist takes your place. If this class is sold out, please email rabbitrowyarns@gmail.com or call the shop at 607-654-7383 to be added to the waitlist.