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ByAnnie Open Wide organizational bag ***Florala Store***



Open Wide 2.0 Confident Beginner to Intermediate Sewing Class

Quick, fun, and incredibly useful! This versatile zippered pouch by By Annie opens wide for easy access to all your supplies. Perfect for makeup, travel, sewing notions, or everyday essentials. Features handy mesh interior pockets and a carry handle.

Important Pre-Class Note: We strongly recommend purchasing all materials and cutting out your pattern pieces before class begins. This allows maximum time with the instructor and helps you complete your project during class. Extra class time may be scheduled for an additional fee.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate This class is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewists. Beginners are welcome but may need additional time and instruction. Excellent project for practicing zippers!

Finished Dimensions:

Small: 4” H x 7½” W x 3½” D Medium: 6½” H x 10½” W x 5” D Large: 9” H x 12” W x 6” D

Fabric & Interfacing:

Exterior Fabric: ½ yard Lining Fabric: ½ yard Coordinating Fabric: ½ yard Soft & Stable: ½ yard Fusible Interfacing: ¼ yard

Tools & Notions:

  • Open Wide 2.0 pattern by By Annie
  • Zipper, fold-over elastic
  • Walking foot, Wonder clips, standard sewing tools

Pattern Info: By Annie pattern with three sizes and improved construction. Opens wide with mesh pockets. Includes video coupon. You will take home the handy pouch you make in class!


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Students should have a working knowledge of their sewing machine; know how to use basic sewing tools such as rotary cutters and rulers; have the ability to read a pattern and perform basic tasks such as quilting fabric without an instructor; cut out & label the project.
Requirements: Student should bring their machine, cleaned, oiled and in good working condition with al normal sewing accessories to include the power cord, foot control, slide on tray if your machine has one and the manual you received when you purchased your machine. HOMEWORK BEFORE CLASS !!! Read instructions of the pattern. Following instructions, quilt fabric and cut all pieces. Label each piece as it is cut! Labeling each piece as you cut them will keep this process organized and make your class time more productive.
Instructor: Merilee Kennedy
Instructor Bio: Merilee has over 60+ years sewing experience making clothing, quilts, and a variety of bags and purses. She has built a large student following in the last 15 years as a quilter and bag maker instructor.
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.