Learn to Sew Series: Clam Up Bag

This class in our Learn to Sew Series teaches you how to make the popular Clam Up Bag, a versatile zippered pouch designed by Patterns By Annie. Available in multiple sizes, this bag is perfect for storing sewing notions, cosmetics, travel essentials, or anything you want to keep organized. Once you learn the steps, you will be able to create them again and again, making them a wonderful handmade gift idea.

What You’ll Learn

• How to prepare fabric, stabilizer, and zipper for the Clam Up Bag
• Techniques for sewing with Soft and Stable for structure
• Step by step zipper installation and finishing methods
• Tips for making bags in different sizes

Skill Level
Confident Beginner - no prior sewing experience needed, but taking the Quick Zip bag in the Learn To Sew series will be very helpful.

Supplies

• Students should bring or plan to purchase:
  • Clam Up Bag pattern by Patterns By Annie
  • FQ for outside of bag
  • FQ for lining of bag
  • F8 for gussets and binding
  • Handbag zipper 20” or longer
  • Soft and Stable, piece at least 12” x 18”
  • Rotary cutter

 
Basic Sewing Supplies

Students should bring their own basic sewing supplies to each class. This includes a sewing machine in good working order (with power cord and foot pedal), machine needles, thread, small thread snips, seam ripper, pins or clips, measuring tape or ruler, and a marking tool such as fabric pencil, chalk, or erasable marker. All supplies are available for purchase at the shop.