Everyday Tote: Sew Your Own Bag | CFS 053-W27

Everyday Tote: Sew Your Own Bag | CFS 053-W27

$125.00
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Everyday Tote: Sew Your Own Bag | CFS 053-W27
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Everyday Tote: Sew Your Own Bag | CFS 053-W27

$125.00

Sun | February 7 (one-day workshop) | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Create a personalized tote bag that is both functional and stylish! We’ll cover sewing basics, bag construction, and finishing techniques as you learn to assemble your own tote bag. Experiment with color, pattern, and fabric combinations to create a tote that reflects your personal style.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Develop foundational sewing skills through bag construction.

  2. Learn techniques for assembling a lined bag and attaching functional straps.

  3. Explore color, pattern, and fabric selection to create a personalized accessory.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will construct a finished tote bag using techniques such as sewing seams, assembling a bag lining, and attaching straps.

  2. Students will apply basic sewing and finishing techniques to create a functional, personalized accessory.

Who is this class for?

Beginners with some sewing experience/knowledge.

 

Course Details

Day Scheduled
Sun
Date Range
February 7 (one-day workshop)
Time Scheduled
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Room
208
CEUs
n/a
Faculty Name
Ana Rogers-Reed Headshot
Ana Rogers-Reed
Faculty Bio

Ana Rogers-Reed is a textile artist and disability justice advocate who explores the intersections of labor, time, and the body through her work. Originally from upstate New York, she is currently based in Portland, Maine. She received her BA in Visual Art from the University of Maine at Farmington (2023) and earned her MFA at Maine College of Art & Design in 2025. In 2022, her work and writing were published in Branches: A University of Maine at Farmington Anthology Celebrating Work from Students Across the Arts & Humanities, Science, and Education. Her recent exhibitions include Alt Txt at Field Projects Gallery in NYC, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at Maine College of Art & Design, and ArtPM 2025 at Buoy Gallery.

Ana's teaching style is laid-back and accessible that includes a mix of demonstrations, 1:1 support time, and independent work time.

Supply List
  • Quilting cotton or other medium-weight woven fabric for the exterior — 1 yard (44” wide) per bag
  • Quilting cotton for the lining — 1 yard (44” wide) per bag
  • Cotton webbing, approximately 1”–1½” wide — 1½ yards per bag, or additional fabric to make fabric straps
  • Sewing machine
  • Fabric scissors
  • Thread
  • Pins/clips
  • Ruler
  • Tailor’s chalk or fabric marking pen
  • Iron and ironing board

Optional

  • Rotary cutter and cutting mat
  • Decorative fabric scraps, appliqué materials, or contrasting thread for personalization

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