Valerie – ByAnnie Academy @ AQWC Studio – Beginner Class

Time: 58 pm
Where: AQWC Studio at 1963 Old Hwy 2, Belleville

If youve wanted to try ByAnnie bags but didnt know where to begin, this class is a simple way to start. Your teacher will guide you through each step, help you understand the pattern, and show the basic techniques youll use again and again. This class is beginner-friendly. No bag-making experience needed.

Choose Your Beginner Project:
We will be working on of those the projects listed below:

• Call Me small, simple crossbody
• Ditty Bags 2.0 cute zip bags in useful sizes
• Drop Zone a clean and practical catch-all
• Easy Does It roomy pouch for supplies or gifting
• Piecekeeper classic zippered pouch
• Clam Up clamshell-style zipper bags in several sizes

Why Kits Help
We highly recommend you to get a curated kit which includes everything you needvinyl, mesh, hardware, and moreso you dont have to buy items separately, and your starting cost stays lower.

In the beginner class, youll Learn:

• how to quilt Soft and Stable
• how to read, cut, and label pattern pieces
• how to install zippers, mesh, and vinyl
• how to make bias binding
• how to install hardware

What you will need to bring to the class:

Your sewing machine, basic sewing tools, quarter inch foot, also if you have a foot which can sew on top of the vinyl.

Supplies:

• One of the following patterns:
  • Call Me (pattern is free, we can print it out for you for an additional $3 in the class)
  • Ditty Bags 2.0 cute zip bags in useful sizes
  • Drop Zone a clean and practical catch-all
  • Easy Does It (digital file included and we can print it for you for an additional fee)
  • Piecekeeper (digital file included and we can print it for you for an additional fee)
  • Clam Up clamshell-style zipper bags in several sizes
• Kits available:
  • BYANNIE – Call Me Kit
  • BYANNIE – Piecekeeper Kit
  • Clam Up kits

  Additional Supplies needed:

  • Soft and Stable half a yard
  • BYANNIE – Fusible Interfacing – 20″ wide, 1 yard
  • ByAnnie Premium Clear Vinyl – 16in x 54in
  • 24″ single-slide zipper
  • Polyester thread for exterior, lining, and zipper tape (Glide works well)
  • Paulines Quilters World – Circle Template
  • ByAnnie stiletto/pressing tool
  • Quick Turn tube turner