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Michelle Elrod has a passion for upcycling vintage linens so they can make today more beautiful—and useful. Bring your own vintage linens to the workshop, and Michelle will help guide you to creating a stunning one-of-a-kind tote bag that will connect you to the past while taking you into the future.
Supply List (PRINTABLE PDF SUPPLY LIST)
Pre-washed vintage linen pieces such as pillow case, dresser scarf, handkerchiefs, doilies, lace, etc. Bring several possibilities to pick from.
Fabric for Outside of bag and handles 1 yd
Lining Fabric 3/4 yd
Inside patch pocket (optional) 16” x 18”
Shape Flex 101 (fusible interfacing) 1 yd
(2) batting strips (for handles) 2” x 30 “
(2) pieces of batting/fusible fleece or Soft & Stable 18” x 18”
(1) sew in purse magnet set or button for closure (optional)
(1) hair elastic if using button closure
Thread to match fabrics
Sewing machine with usual sewing notions
Mechanical walking foot
Michelle Elrod has a passion for upcycling vintage linens so they can make today more beautiful—and useful. Bring your own vintage linens to the workshop, and Michelle will help guide you to creating a stunning one-of-a-kind tote bag that will connect you to the past while taking you into the future.
Supply List (PRINTABLE PDF SUPPLY LIST)
Pre-washed vintage linen pieces such as pillow case, dresser scarf, handkerchiefs, doilies, lace, etc. Bring several possibilities to pick from.
Fabric for Outside of bag and handles 1 yd
Lining Fabric 3/4 yd
Inside patch pocket (optional) 16” x 18”
Shape Flex 101 (fusible interfacing) 1 yd
(2) batting strips (for handles) 2” x 30 “
(2) pieces of batting/fusible fleece or Soft & Stable 18” x 18”
(1) sew in purse magnet set or button for closure (optional)
(1) hair elastic if using button closure
Thread to match fabrics
Sewing machine with usual sewing notions
Mechanical walking foot