Dumpling Purse

Date : Saturday 28 September 2024
Duration / Sessions : Morning, 1 x 3hr session
Workshop Type : Machine work
Skill Level : All skill levels
Code : CV2
Cost : R200 p.p.
Teacher : Chiquita Vosloo

Project Sample

These little zipped pouches have a million uses and make excellent gifts.
In this half day workshop, you will learn to insert zips around a curve, insert a zip inside the lining and bind inside seams. During class we will make a small Dumpling but you will take home the pattern for both sizes.

This is a beginner level class and will help you get familiar with your zipper foot.

Class requirements:

  • Outside fabric 10 x 14inches
  • Lining fabric 10 x 10 inches
  • Iron on batting 10 x 10 inches
  • 45cm standard dressmaking zip
  • 20cm 12mm ribbon to match outside fabric

Equipment:

  • Sewing machine in good working order
  • Zipper foot, darning foot for quilting (optional)
  • Sewing needles size 80 or 90
  • Hand sewing needle for tacking
  • Sharp pins
  • Sewing threads for bag and tacking
  • Lighter or matches
  • Sewing scissors for fabric, thread and cutting the zip
  • Marker pen or pencil visible on your fabrics
  • Other general sewing supplies, pins etc etc