Pockets A Plenty Tote Bag – Whistle Pig Creek Pattern #1173

📅 Date & Time:

May 20th
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

👩🏫 Instructor:

Tracy Hanny

🧷 Skill Level:

Confident Beginner to Intermediate – Some sewing experience recommended; ideal for bag-making enthusiasts.

👜 Class Description:

Love pockets? You’ll love this class! Join Tracy Hanny to sew the popular Whistle Pig Creek Pockets A Plenty Tote Bag—a spacious, stylish bag measuring 13½” x 15½” x 4½”, loaded with convenient pockets inside and out. Whether you're new to bag making or building your skills, this class offers a fun and practical sewing experience.

You’ll work from Whistle Pig Creek Pattern #1173 and leave with a completed or nearly-completed tote ready to use or gift.

✂️ Project Outcome:

• One fully constructed tote bag (13½” x 15½” x 4½”)

• Mastery of pattern-based bag construction

• Learn how to create and integrate multiple pockets

🧵 Supplies Needed:

• Whistle Pig Creek Pattern #1173 – Pockets A Plenty Tote (required)

• Fabric as listed on the pattern (usually includes exterior, lining, and pocket fabrics)

• Interfacing/stabilizer as required

• Coordinating thread

• Basic sewing supplies: sewing machine, pins/clips, scissors, rotary cutter, ruler, marking tools