Alaina Tote Bag in Brentwood - Serger Class

The Alania Tote Bag is the perfect project for showing off your creative style with decorative threads and special stitching techniques. With expert tips for creating an interior zippered pocket, sturdy handles, and a clean box bottom construction, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels.

Cindy is a serger/cover stitch expert. You'll love making this beautiful bag using decorative stitches on your serger.


Pre-Class Preparation: Read all instructions before beginning
Please have this done before class day so you may get the most from class time.
Follow the cutting directions in the pattern and have all cut prior to class.

Bring your serger and all supplies.

Supply List:

Alaina Serger Tote Bag pattern by Gail Patrice - download at www.gailpatricedesign.com

Fabric:

Bag side panels - 1/2 yard
Bag center panel - 1/4 yard
Top band and bag bottom - 1/2 yard
Lining - 1 yard
Interfacing 
Fusible fleece or foam

Threads:
4 cones of serger thread
2 or 3 12 wt. decorative threads

Additional Supplies:
Scissors, pins, clips, marking tool, rotary cutter, ruler, wonder tape
12 inch nylon teeth zipper (dress weight)
2 yards - 1 or 1/2 inch wide webbing for straps
Optional snap or snaps for top

Cutting Directions:

NOTE ON CENTER PANEL: If you are not using the coverstitch on the center panel then cut the center panel 3 inches wider and longer and don't interface the fabric

Center panel - CUT 1 - 7 1/2" wide and 26 1/2" long
Side panels - CUT 2 - 7 1/2" wide x 26 1/2" long
Top bands - CUT 2 - 3 1/2" long x 21" wide
Bag bottom - CUT 1 - 9 1/2" long x 21" wide

Interfacing: Shape Flex

CUT 1 - 7 1/2 x 261/2 (Center panel)
CUT 2 - 3 1/2 x 21" (Top Bands)
CUT 1 - 9 1/2 x 21 (bag bottoms)

Lining:

CUT 2 - 21" wide x 16 3/4 long
CUT 2 - 10" squares

Fusible fleece or Foam - Single sided fusible

CUT 1: 33" long x 20" wide

Please call Gina's Bernina in Brentwood if you have any questions at 629-202-4381.