Intended for new sewists, participants in this class will do best if they have used a sewing machine before.

Students will use the sewing machine to create a flat bottom tote bag (think along the lines of a paper grocery bag) with a decorated outer pocket.

Skills learned in this class include:

• How to maintain seam allowances
• How to pin and sew a hem
• Topstitching techniques
• Techniques for “boxing bags”
• Techniques for sewing on straps to resist tearing
• How to select and use different stitch types

All materials are provided.

Students should wear closed toe shoes in class.

These classes are very popular, if you are unable to attend after registering, please inform Sandy Smith so she can open the spot to someone on the waitlist! She can be reached at s.smith@crucescreatives.org.

Thanks to Funding from the City of Las Cruces and the American Rescue Plan Act we are able to offer this class free of cost to all Title One students who attend schools in Las Cruces, otherwise it would cost $49.00. 

Title One schools include all of the Las Cruces Public Schools, White Sands Schools, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Arrowhead Park, Alma d'Arte, J Paul Taylor Academy, La Academia Dolores Huerta, Los Montanas, New America, Raíces Del Saber. If you have questions about whether a school is included as a Title One school please contact Sandy Smith at s.smith@crucescreatives.org