Join Andrea and your fellow sewing club friends, Tuesday, June 30 at 9 a.m. MT to learn how to install a recessed zipper top closure in a basic two handle tote bag. 

Andrea stitched up the tote shown using four 18" squares of fabric with 2.5" corners notched at the base of each panel. The straps are crafted from 6" x 30" strips of material + a 3" channel of batting as demonstrated last week in our Removable Messenger Strap - Sewing Skill Share. 

She will be using an 18" purse zipper and two panels of twill fabric which measure 8" x 20" to craft a fabric frame that will house the zipper. 

We hope to see you then; but, if you miss out you can always watch the replay of this or any other live sewing club event here on our "on demand" page. 

Did you know Tuesday is Skill Share day here at the Sewing Club? Every member is invited to share their sewing related super power with the group. This can be accomplished via live or recorded video, photo tutorial or in a blog post. To schedule your sharing session, please complete the form below or email Andrea for more information:  andrea.chapman@element3health.com 

Learn how to sew an adjustable, padded and removable messenger strap + a removable wristlet strap during this one hour live skill sharing sewing session with Andrea.
Register here to receive the Zoom link. 

Have a sewing related skill you would like to demonstrate? Email Andrea to schedule today!
andrea.chapman@element3health.com

Happy Friday sewing friends! Everyone is invited to join our Sew & Tell at 3 p.m. MT today and show off a recent sewing project, share a sewing tip or just come to see what your fellow club members are up to! Due to technical challenges on my end our weekly Sew Together was a missed event; however, you can watch the replay of that project here. As requested we redesigned the weekly project by increasing the size of the panels and adding depth so that the bag can stand alone. Let us know how you like the new variation in the comments and be sure to checkout the improved sewing club schedule which includes an early morning Sip and Sew on Monday (bring your coffee and inspiration), Skill Based Sew Together on Tuesday (we'll be making various kinds of bag straps) and our Sew And Tell on Friday (the perfect way to wrap up the week). 

Monday: Sew We Took A Detour, 7:30-8:45 a.m., MT partake in a fun conversation centered upon sewing, fabric and life.
Tuesday: Sew Together, 9:00-10:15 a.m. MT: join us for a skill based or themed group sewing project with homework assignment. 
Friday: Sew and Tell, 3:00-4:15 p.m. MT: bring a recent sewing project, tip or trick to share with the group.

​Links to register will be published in the "Upcoming Events" Calendar. 

Welcome to your Element3 Health Sewing Club! This week we will be making a fabric envelope which features a fully lined interior, flap closure and rear slip pocket.

On Wednesday you have the opportunity to vote as to how we can improve upon this design and on Thursday I will show you how to add one or more of the most popular variations to the pattern in our live Sew Together session. Last but not least, remember to join us Friday for our weekly "Sew and Tell" and your chance to show off your new and improved fabric envelopes! You can register for the Sewing Club live events here. 

Join us on here at the Element3 Sewing Club every Monday for a new step by step video tutorial. Next up we will be making fun and functional fabric envelopes which can serve a variety of purposes. 

To craft this project, as shown, you will need approximately a half yard of cotton fabric + your choice of iron on interfacing for the exterior body, flap and strap closure. 

Pattern Pieces: 
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Cut 4: 8.5" x 11" body panels
Cut 2: 8.5" x 2.5" flap strap closure
Cut 2: 7.5" x 9" flap
Cut 2: 8.5" x 9" pocket  

Defining Details:

Slim profile
Flap closure
Rear exterior pocket

Approximate finished measurements:

7.75" wide by 10" tall

Possibilites:

• Diaper clutch
• Pattern keeper
• Small project organizer
• Stationary and pens
• E-reader case