{"product_id":"sew-a-backpack","title":"Sew a Backpack","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to sew a modern, sturdy backpack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Sunday intensive workshop, we'll walk you through how to sew a fully lined backpack, complete with two pockets and a zip closure. Working from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noodle-head.com\/product\/making-backpack-pdf-pattern\"\u003eMaking Backpack\u003c\/a\u003e pattern by Noodlehead, we'll cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag construction fundamentals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use interfacing and foam stabilizer to add body and strength to your bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to add handles and adjustable shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to install a zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to sew a complete backpack from start to finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric and other supplies will be available for purchase in our retail shop at a 10% discount to students. All tools needed to complete this class will be provided and sewing machines will be available courtesy of \u003ca href=\"www.bernina.com\"\u003eBERNINA\u003c\/a\u003e of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkill requirements:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a confident beginner sewing workshop; you do not need to have any experience sewing bags, but\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyou must have basic machine-sewing skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Sewing 101 class (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this class. (You can register for one of our upcoming Sewing 101 workshops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/workshops\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.) If you're unsure whether you have enough sewing experience for this class, please send a brief email summarizing your sewing experience to hello@brooklyncraftcompany.shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eselect date above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003eselect time above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooklyn Craft Company's NEW LOCATION, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/contact-us\/\"\u003ehere's where we're located\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $125.00 \u003cem\u003eincludes bag pattern, 6+ hours of instruction, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes NOT include fabric or notions-- All required materials will be available for purchase during class at a 10% discount. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll class registrations are final; please view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/cancellation-policy\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1480702994982000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGyc4hICjtSktBfYI3mS-P0zo-APg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epolicy\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana Rodgers is a teaching artist living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.  Since earning a BFA in apparel design from FIT, she has enjoyed a varied creative career including fashion designer, entrepreneur, and teacher.  The ‘common thread’ among all these endeavors is sewing.  Diana currently teaches weekly sewing classes to children and adults, covering everything from clothing to accessories to quilts.   When not teaching, she creates sewn illustrations (or appliqué), inspired by all the things that make her feel nostalgic.  You can check 'em out on Instagram @wonderthreads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Thanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/files\/BerninaMtCLogo-600_medium.png?v=1481223669\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weallsew.com\/\"\u003eBERNINA\u003c\/a\u003e for furnishing Brooklyn Craft Company’s sewing machines. Visit BERNINA online at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weallsew.com\/\"\u003eWeAllSew.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Craft Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29021721297001,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/products\/sew_a_backpack.jpg?v=1566160075","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/sew-a-backpack","provider":"Brooklyn Craft Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}