Intro. to Bag Making with Erin

Intro to Bag Making – Lecture with Erin Mankowski

Curious about bag making but not sure where to start? Join store owner Erin Mankowski, a ByAnnie bag tester and State Fair award winner, for an informative lecture that will introduce you to the essential building blocks of successful bag making.

In this session, Erin will walk you through everything you need to know before starting your first bag project. Learn about the different types of interfacing and stabilizers, how to choose the right fabrics and materials, and what to look for when selecting bag hardware. Erin will also cover thread choices, needles, and machine settings that help achieve professional-looking results.

Whether you’re brand new to bag making or looking to better understand the tools and supplies involved, this lecture will give you the confidence and knowledge to get started. Come learn from Erin’s experience testing patterns, building award-winning projects, and helping countless makers bring their bag projects to life.

Perfect for sewists who want to explore the world of bag making—no machine required for this lecture-style session.

You may bring water or snacks and paper for taking notes.

Cancellation Policy

Thank you for signing up for a class at Sewcial Creatives.  To be respectful of our teachers the following cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to. 

CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN PERSON OR BY PHONE DURING BUSINESS HOURS.

In the event that you are unable to attend the class, you must cancel 7 days prior to class to receive a FULL refund or store credit.

If you cancel between 6 and 4 days prior to class date, there is a 50% forfeiture fee and you will receive store credit only for the difference.  

If you cancel 3 days or less prior to class, your fee is 100% forfeited.