Railroad Bag
Railroad Bag from Purl Soho
Level: Improver
Classes needed: 2-4
Which Stitch Classes to attend: Complete this project in our weekly Sewing & Dressmaking classes, or in our One-to-One lessons at a time that suits you!
Bring:
Note: All fabric needs washing and ironing before class, unless it is 100% polyester or PU/PVC/Olicloth - or the finished item will never be washed. Check fabric content and any washing/ironing instructions when purchasing fabric
- 70cm of Denim or other fabric i.e.. stripe canvas (is enough for outer bag and pocket - could use the reverse for the pocket)
- 2.75m length of cotton webbing 3cm(ish) wide
- OPTIONAL: 2m of 1" wide Bias Tape (this is for covering the raw seams inside - you could zig zag or overlock them instead)
- A 100m spool of thread matching the bias tape colour
- A 100m spool of thread matching the webbing colour
- A denim sewing machine needle (available in most haberdashery shops including Fabric Land in Brighton. We also have them for use in class)
- 75p cash to buy paper to create your pattern
- 50p for a bobbin if using our machines and what to keep the leftover thread