Product Description
Sew the Bond Street Tote (BYO Fabric)
Join Gabrielle and Natalie for a friendly and rewarding hands-on workshop to sew the Bond Street Tote—a fully lined everyday bag with both short and long handles and a handy front pocket. You’ll learn smart bag-making techniques for a crisp, professional finish, and go home with a tote you’ll use on repeat.
What you’ll learn
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Fabric & colour planning for a striking main exterior and pocket feature with a complimentary lining
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Accurate cutting & pressing for neat, square pieces
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Interfacing choices and how to apply them for structure
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Making & placing straps (short fabric hand-carry + long webbing shoulder/market handle)
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Pocket construction with tidy top-stitching
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Bag assembly & boxed corners for roomy depth
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Clean lining techniques (tuck under, final press, pro finish)
What to bring (BYO Fabric)
Please bring your chosen fabrics. You may cut pieces before or during class (an illustration will be provided for clarity).
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Main fabric-
If non-directional: 1 piece 40½" x 20"
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If directional: 2 pieces 20½" (h) x 20" (w)
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Lining fabric
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If non-directional: 1 piece 36½" x 20"
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If directional: 2 pieces 18½" (h) x 20" (w)
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Pocket fabric: 6½" x 22"
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Base fabric: 7½" x 20"
- Short handles: 2 pieces 4" by WoF
Optional: your usual sewing kit (pins/clips, small scissors, unpicker, fabric marker) if you prefer, but these items will also be available.
Quick links (if you’d like to shop ahead)
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Fabrics: If you need to purchase your fabric on the day, we ask that you come in at least an hour early as we won't be able to cut fabric once the class starts.
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Threads, Needles & Tools
What’s included in your workshop fee
- Printed Pattern: colour printed pattern with detailed steps which is yours to take home
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Interfacing (pre-selected for this workshop) Vlieseline G700 for a pliable, canvas like finish
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Bag bottom: Matilta's Own Bag Batting for a stable base
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Cotton webbing for long handle sets, colour-matched to your fabrics on the day
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Use of our sewing machines (or bring your own if preferred)
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Ironing and cutting stations plus all classroom notions needed
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Step-by-step tuition from Gabrielle and Natalie
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Complimentary refreshments & snacks
Who It’s For
Confident beginners and experienced sewists who can use a sewing machine and want to level up their bag-making skills. Expect to finish your Bond Street Tote in class.
Spaces are limited—book your place and stitch your own Bond Street Tote with us!
By booking a class or workshop, you agree to the terms outlined in our Cancellation Policy. Thank you for your support, we look forward to quilting with you soon!
