Japanese Rice Bag

Date : Friday 27 September 2024
Duration / Sessions : Full day, 2 x 3hr sessions
Workshop Type : Machine work
Skill Level : All skill levels
Code : MC2
Cost : R350
Teacher : Macky Cilliers

Project Sample

In this class Macky will guide you through the making of this beautiful small bag and in the process, she will show you the technique she uses for her cathedral windows.

She will also give you a cutting list for a mug bag that you can make at home.

Workshop requirements:

2 squares - 6 ½” sq for sides
1 square - 6 ½” sq for base
8 squares - 3 ½” sq for background of Cathedral Windows
2 squares - 6 ½” sq for window frames
2 squares - 3 ½” sq for window centres
2 squares -3 ½” sq thin batting
6 small patches for “boro sides”
5 squares - 6 ½” sq inside fabric
5 squares – 5 ¾” sq placemat batting
24” x 6” calico VILENE
2 strips 25” x 2” for top band of bag
1 strip 25” x 2” vilene
8 pieces 3” x 3 ½” for the tabs
8 pieces 3” x 3 ½” Vilene

ALSO –
2 meters cord
White Perle /crochet thread
Hand needles

Sewing machine with all accessories, plugs & adaptors, extension table, manual - machine clean and oiled.
¼” machine foot
Machine thread