{9/11} Sew the Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag with Virginia Whiting
Class Details
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Instructor: Virginia Whiting
Ages: 14 and older
Skill Level: Beginner sewing experience is helpful
Class Size: Limited to 8 students
Location: Handcraft Revival, 1365 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City
General Admission: $95 per person
Supplies: All materials and tools are included
For more than a decade, the Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag has been a favorite among knitters and makers. Originally designed by Karen Templer as a simple, hardworking project bag, it became known for its sturdy canvas construction, wide-open shape, useful interior pockets, and ability to stand upright while you work.
For years, the Field Bag was primarily available as a beautifully made finished product. Fringe Supply Co. later partnered with Grainline Studio to turn the beloved design into a sewing pattern, making it possible for home sewists to create their own.
In this small-group class, Virginia Whiting will guide you through sewing your own version of this modern maker classic. You’ll work with heavy canvas, French seams, grommets, and thoughtfully selected finishing details to create a durable bag for knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other works in progress.
With only eight students in the class, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance throughout the construction process.
Learn and Make
Virginia will guide you through each step of creating your Field Bag, including:
- Cutting and marking heavy canvas
- Sewing clean, durable French seams
- Working with multiple layers of canvas
- Setting grommets
- Adding cotton webbing or leather handles
- Installing the drawstring
- Completing the bag with professional finishing details
You’ll leave with a completed Field Bag and greater confidence working with sturdy fabrics and structured bag construction.
What’s Included
Your registration includes:
- Three hours of instruction
- Heavy canvas for your Field Bag
- Matching grommets
- Cotton webbing or leather handles
- Drawstring and finishing materials
- Thread and appropriate sewing-machine needles
- Use of sewing machines capable of handling heavy canvas
- Use of cutting, marking, trimming, and pressing tools
- A curated selection of material colors
The Field Bag pattern is not included but will be available to purchase separately.
Ticket Options
General Admission — $95
Includes one class seat, one complete Field Bag kit, use of tools and equipment, and instruction.
What to Bring
Because this class takes place during the dinner hour, please bring a snack or light dinner to enjoy during the evening.
Sewing machines will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own machine if you prefer, but it must be able to sew through multiple layers of heavy canvas.
Additional Notes
- Please arrive approximately 15 minutes early to settle in and set up.
- Class size is limited to 8 students to allow for individual instruction.
- All project materials and necessary tools are provided.
- Guests may park directly behind the Handcraft Revival building or along the street. Please do not park in neighboring parking spaces or residential parking areas along the alley.
- Cancellations made at least one week before the class are eligible for store credit. Within one week of the class, registrations may be transferred to another participant but are nonrefundable.
