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In this class you'll learn how to sew with cork fabric to make a simple crossbody bag. 

So if you are curious about how to sew with cork fabric a.k.a cork leather or vegan leather and you want to learn some basic bag making skills, this is the class for you!

When I first got interested in cork fabric, I had no idea if you could sew the material with a normal home sewing machine, what needle to use or where to find it. Turns out...yes! You can sew cork leather on a regular sewing machine and with a few handy tools it's not as hard as it looks.

What will you learn in this class?

• We’ll go over the specifics of working with cork fabric, like what sewing needles to use and my favorite tools for sewing cork.
• How to shorten zippers set in exposed zippers (metal and plastic)
• How to add zipper tabs for a refined look.
• How to get even topstitching
• how to sew over thick layers
• And finally, I’ll show you how to alter the pattern to create a smaller bag with a round bottom which will hopefully inspire you to do your tweaks and customize the design.

What students said about this class:

Charlotte is a great teacher. I really appreciate this class and project. This course is easy to follow and I think that the great difference was the attention that the teacher give to the details. I learnt a lot of great techniques following this class and I look forward to take her next classes. - Ve

It's a step-by-step, very clear and detailed class. Previously I have thought making such crossbody bag would be quite impossible, but now after watching it, it's really possible and all you need is to be patience and careful. Good course. - Victoria

What's included in this class?

• The crossbody PDF sewing pattern included in the resource section, so you can sew along and make your own.
• My support, I'll do my best to answer your questions in the discussion section.
• A resource list including my favorite online shops that sell cork and notions
• 20+ lessons explaining all the key techniques, step-by-step.

There is much to love about working with cork leather.

Cork leather is:

• A great alternative for leather
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Easy to work with on a regular sewing machine
• Available in many colors and prints

You’ll need to be confident using a sewing machine and have at least a few projects under your belt...however I am going to show the process step-by-step so if you are an ambitious beginner you should be able to follow along.

If you are an experienced sewer you’ll probably find that the construction of this bag is fairly straightforward and a fun project to experiment with new material.

At the end of this class, you'll know how to sew a simple bag using cork leather and you’ll be able to make a few simple tweaks to customize the design. The bag is a great addition to your me-made wardrobe and perfect as a gift.