NIGHTINGALE ZIPPER CASE: ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS IN BAGMAKING

We have a special fondness for Center Street Quilt bag patterns lately, and the Nightingale Zipper Case may be our very favorite! Not only is it SO adorable, it offers useful and compact fold up storage. It features vinyl zipper pockets, slip pockets, and a dimensional pouch pocket that holds more than you’d think. (A rotary cutter fits easily inside, for example) . This is a clever and well-written pattern. The Nightingale would be perfect for English Paper Piecing materials on the go, toting small bits and bobs to class or retreat, or for attractive sewing room storage to hold such items as machine and hand sewing needles, rotary cutter blades and other spares, etc., etc. Because this case features many very visible construction details in a compact size, this class will focus particularly on honing your skills for a professional result. We will be taking our time with it over two consecutive Tuesday class days with emphasis on patience, precision and technique. Special attention will be given to organizing your project, fussy cutting, achieving evenly spaced zipper installation, consistent topstitching and binding attachment and helpful tools. You will be encouraged not to rush, to enjoy the process and up level your bagmaking mojo! Please note: This is NOT a beginner bagmaking class. You will need previous experience with zipper installation, bindings and working with thicknesses. Please feel free to contact instructor with questions. The Nightingale Zipper Case is a wonderful treat to make for yourself but, of course, would make a treasured gift. We are sure you will love it as much as we do! Bring snacks and/or sack lunch. Instructor: Cyndy White Email: cykre8@aol.com Supplies to bring to class -Nightingale Zipper Case kit, purchased separately, or pattern with fabrics/materials of your choice. We have a limited supply of kits in two fun colorways. -Glue stick -Sewing machine -Standard presser foot -Walking foot for your machine, if you have one -Quarter inch foot -Edge stitch foot, if you have one -Teflon foot, if you have one -Zipper foot (you may not need one, #5 zipper tape is wide and often a regular foot works) -Rotary cutter and ruler(s) -Size 90/14 Topstitching, Microtex or Jeans sewing machine needles (Not universal or ball point tip; the needles listed have sharp points and are sturdy to better go through the multiple layers of the bag) -Basic sewing tools including bobbins, thread snips, seam ripper, pins, small ruler or seam gauge, hand stitching needle -Wonder Clips -Stiletto, By Annie’s is highly recommended -1/8” double-sided By Annie’s basting tape -Thread to match bag fabrics, you may want several. Polyester is recommended for bag construction; either that or cotton is fine for quilting -Fabric scissors -Sturdy scissors for trimming thick seams and zippers (opt.) -Chalk marker or removeable fabric marker of your choice -Painters tape, 1” width works well, but any size okay (opt.) -Pencil -Plain paper to make a templates to cut vinyl windows (if your vinyl does not have a paper backing) -Notetaking materials (Anything listed as optional - instructor will have available to use in class. A 505 spray adhesive station will be provided if you choose to use that to secure your quilt sandwich. Also, classroom has ironing stations provided) . Instructor:Cyndy White $ 85.00 Dates: Select Date First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Phone Number