Includes:
PDF downloads of Level 2 Unit 4 project instructions: Uptown Bag Jr. + Winter Warm Sherpa Vest
Pattern for Uptown Bag Jr. + pattern for Winter Warm in PDF tiling and wide format pattern to send to a print shop)
Detailed Instructor Lesson Plans
Information about this Unit:
Skills Learned:
- Making a lined bag
- Making a zippered pocket
- Making an adjustable strap
- Installing magnetic snaps
Working with sherpa fabric
Using a serger*
Making a fully lined garment
Additional Notes:
Winter Warm pattern sizes: kids' sizes 5-M10 (chest: 23"-38" waist: 21.5" - 29.5")
Level 2, Unit 4 Curriculum
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• Yardage of canvas/medium-weight woven fabric:
-1/2 yard for bag exterior and straps
• Yardage of quilting cotton:
-1/2 yard for bag lining
• Pellon SF101 fusible interfacing
- 5/8 yard
• (2) 1” rectangular metal rings
• (2) 1” swivel hooks
• (1) 1” rectangular metal slider
• (1) 9” handbag zipper
• (1) set of 3/4” magnetic snaps
• ’Making Straps Tutorial #1’ instruction packet
• ‘Boxed Corners Tutorial’ instruction packet
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Acrylic ruler, cutting mat, and rotary cutter (for instructor use only)
• Frixion pen
• Point turner
• Iron
• 1/4” seam tape
Classroom Materials Needed:
Each student needs the following:
• 56” wide sherpa fabric (quantity needed depends on student’s size)
• Lightweight flannel or other woven cotton for lining of vest (quantity needed depends on student’s size)
Classroom Tools Needed:
• Iron
• Measuring tape
* A serger is not mandatory for completing this project, but it is very helpful. Students with a more advanced skill level/age should be able to operate the serger with guidance. If you do not have a serger, substitute with a zig-zag stitch.