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Simply Classic Bag Class



A&A Sewing Center welcomes Chris Murphy of Simply Classic! This is a two-day course on bag making using premium faux leather and Chris' gorgeous designs. Scroll to the bottom for images of the colorways you'll make during the course!


 

An all-inclusive bag making experience with the founder/owner of Simply Classic: Bag Making Essentials will be hosted here in our classroom. Join Chris and sew on beautiful Janome HD-9 models to create two of her most popular patterns: the Julie and the Sorella. Faux leather kits will be provided, and travelers have options for discounted rates at the Cardinal Cottage nearby. 

Students will be making the Julie and the Sorella bags as shown in the above images. Need to see more? Scroll down, the link below will send you to more images of these beautiful samples!

You will need to bring:

  • thread snips
  • wonder clips
  • common sewing notions
Classroom setup will include:
  • Janome HD-9 sewing machines
  • Fusion 45 thread in SAND and CHOCOLATE to coordinate with kits.
  • Pre-cut kits for 2 bags using premium Simply Classic products:
    JULIE colorway: solid aqua & solid camel faux leather, bronze hardware.
    SORELLA colorway: solid chocolate brown faux leather, diagonal B motif vinyl, brown webbing, bronze hardware.
We will also showcase a variety of additional Simply Classic products and Fusion 45 threads at the shop during the workshops!

Choose your session!

Session #1:
Friday 7/10/26
9:00 am - 4:00 pm *lunch provided
Saturday 7/11/26
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Session #2:
Saturday 7/11/26
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday 7/12/26
9:00 am - 4:00 pm *lunch provided

 
Learn more about the Janome HD9 here: https://www.janome.com/hd9-professional/
and receive special pricing on the opened-box models used during this course! :)


For affordable booking at the Cardinal Cottage during this class, please email Helen at aasewingcenter@bellsouth.net or call us at the shop! 337-837-3444 

NOTICE:
This class is not refundable. Please check the dates before booking.

If the class has filled and if there is a waitlist, a waitlisted person may choose to take your place. We will gladly help you with this process as needed.


Here are the colorways students will make during each 2-part session! PDF will open in a new window.


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Some familiarity with general sewing is beneficial.
Instructor: Chris Murphy
Instructor Bio: Visit for bio: https://www.simplyclassic.net/our-story
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Includes instruction, prepared kits, lunch + snacks, machine use during class.

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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.