Workshop | Introduction to Industrial Sewing Machines (Session B)

A and B classes are identical in content; please choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Join us for a sewing workshop to sew a Cinch Sack, Duffel Bag, or Sail Bag. Use Sailrite (and other) sewing machines and durable or heavy-weight cloth to make bags for the storage and transportation of goods. Ideal for the sailor who needs a kit bag, storage bag, or sail bag.

Contact: 

• David Brocard (mx4n26x4c86z at hotmail.com )
  

Session B Schedule:

• October 22: 6-8:30 pm
• October 23: 6-8:30 pm
• October 24: 6-8:30 pm
  
• October 25: 6-8 pm
  

 We are offering an identical series (Session A) October 15-19 

Select Project

You will need to choose a size and type of bag to make and purchase the appropriate materials.

• 5/8th yard of  material ( 46 or 60 in width)

• 5 foot of cord ( 3/16 to 3/8 in)

2) 2-foot long by 1-foot deep Zippered Duffel Bag. Materials Required:

• 5/8th yard of 60-inch-wide material (or 1 yard of 45-inch-wide material)

• 24 ¾ inches of zipper (coil, metal, or Vislon #5,#8,#10)  & two Zipper pulls

• 96 inch ( 8 ft) webbing ( 1 ½ inch or wider) for handle

• Alternative Zipper: one non separating Zipper 24 in or larger

• Optional carry strap: 4 ft webbing 1 ½ or 2 inch, slider, and 2 D rings and 2 hooks

• Optional 2nd pocket: 12-inch zipper

3) Large 2 ft round by 2 ft tall Sack or Duffel. Materials required:

• 1 5/8 yards of 60-inch or 2 yards 45-inch material

• Cinch Sack: 7 ft cord ( 3/16th’s or larger)

• Duffel Option:Zipper 25 in. with pulls

• Duffel Option:4 yd webbing 2 in. width for handle

• Optional carry strap:4 ft webbing, slider, 2 D-rings, and 2 hooks

• Optional 2nd pocket:25-inch zipper

4) 44-inch-tall 2-ft sail bag. Materials required:

• 2 5/8th’s yard of 45 inch material or 2 1/8th yard of 60 inch materials

• 7 ft of cord ( ¼inch or larger)

Buy Fabric

Cloth choices include:  

• Sunbrella

• Cordura

• Canvas

• Pack cloth

• Rip stop Nylons (balistic?)

• Dacron Sail Cloth

• Muslin

• Burlap

• Wools ( heavy weight)

Fabric Stores Include, but not limited to:

• Seattle Fabrics: 86th and Aurora,

• Joann Fabrics:2217 NW 57th Ballard,

• And others online

Note: For Purchase

For participants who do not have time to acquire materials or who I need assistance selecting a heavy cloth  and notions, Dave will have a small selection of cloth (mostly Sunbrella) in limited quantities and colors and some optional items (zippers, D-rings, hooks, and webbing) available for purchase  for purchase. You may have to mix and match/patch for lengths.

Tools Recommended:

Tape measure, marking pencil (black/red or tailors chalk), drawing compass, scissors. Optional: Hot knife or woodburning pencil or soldering iron to cut fabric