In this fun and hands-on class, you’ll learn to create a custom drawstring gift bag from start to finish — complete with a gingerbread embroidery applique. Whether you’re gifting goodies, wrapping a present sustainably, or just want to add a handmade touch to your holidays or events, this project is both practical and personal and can be used over and over again.
What You’ll Learn:
• Threading, hooping, and stabilizing fabric for crisp result
• How to applique with your embroidery machine and place the design
• How to sew a lined drawstring or tote-style fabric gift bag
• Basic machine embroidery techniques
When: November 20th
Time: 12:00-3:30
Fee: $35.00 (Includes Fabric kit)
Supply list:
• Sewing & Embroidery machine with new embroidery needle (80/12 Sharp) in place
• Bobbin wound with machine specific embroidery bobbin thread
• 5×7 hoop
• Embroidery presser foot
• Standard Zig Zag Foot
• ¼” foot
• Ultra Clean and Tear Stabilizer
• Pins or wonder clips
• Frixion marker
• Applique scissor or snips
• Small Ruler
• Tearaway tape (oesd or Kimberbell)
• White Polyester Thread (mettler)
• Embroidery thread (mettler/isacord)
o Brown (1134)
o Tan (0934)
o Red (1903)
o Dark Red (1911)
o White (0015)
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