Learn to sew a durable everyday tote made with rugged waxed canvas and timeless leather straps featuring a unique envelope bottom. Made by you bragging rights!
Level: Absolute Beginnger/Beginner
No prior sewing experience needed.
This tote was designed with YOU in mind— It’s a completely beginner-friendly bag with an amazing pay-off. In just 2.5 hours, not only will you go home with a tote you made with your own two hands, you'll also learn indispensable bag sewing tips for handling heavy-weight fabric & learn how to attach leather handles!
Skills Learned
- Sewing with heavyweight waxed canvas on a home machine
- Sewing an envelope base
- Attaching leather straps with metal hardware
- Constructing a bag
This class is part 2 of the Sew Like a Boss Series. Take 1 class or all 3 for a $53 discount on the whole series!
Sew Like A Boss: Beginner Sewing Series - $175
Take each class individually or as part of the SEW LIKE A BOSS Series for a $53 savings.
This 3-part beginner sewing series is designed to make learning how to sew fun & easy for everyone! From sewing newbies who have never touched a sewing machine, to folks who are looking to strengthen their existing skillset & dive into bag making. Take one class or all three for $53 less than taking each class individually!
Class 1:
RULE YOUR SEWING MACHINE 101
Price: $48
2 hours
Unlock your creative sewing potential & learn to sew like a boss by gaining a thorough understanding of your sewing machine in this illuminating workshop.
SIGN UP FOR JUST SEWING 101
Class 2:
RULE BAG MAKING WITH THE PORTSMITH TOTE
Price: $105
2.5 hours
Learn to sew a durable everyday tote made with rugged waxed canvas and timeless leather straps featuring a unique envelope bottom. Made by you bragging rights!
SIGN UP FOR JUST PORTSMITH TOTE
Class 3:
RULE ZIPPERS WITH THE WOODLAND DOPP KIT
Price: $75
3 hours
Learn tips & tricks to sew a zipper into a lined pouch. Create an easy-sew boxy zipper pouch. This classic waxed canvas dopp kit features leather details and a brass zipper.
SIGN UP FOR JUST WOODLAND DOPP KIT
STYLE YOUR COLORS:
We cut and prep all your materials for your class MAKER KIT, ready for your arrival.
So let us know what colors you'd like!
See some of our favorite combos below:
*Please Note: One of the allures of waxed canvas is it's ability to show wear & use.
With more use, more creases appear in the canvas, and all the marks start to blend.
NOTE YOUR COLORS FOR: MAIN BODY / POCKET / LEATHER
MAKE IT AGAIN... with a discount!
Lucky you! Students get wholesale pricing on extra Portsmith Maker Kits purchased in class- with a 40% discount! Continue building your skills by making another tote for a friend, because you know they'll want one;) Discount given on day of class only.
