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The Bag Makers Workshop

The Sandpiper Traveller Tote workshop 8 with Lockwood & Webb- 10/06 - 10/07

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In this workshop, the design team of Lockwood & Webb will guide us through making The Sandpiper Traveller- The Ultimate Travel Bag. 

The Sandpiper is the ultimate travel tote for those looking for function and style. Features include comfortable round handles, unique interior & exterior pockets, a removable travel strap, secure zippered top & many more unique Lockwood & Webb signature features......honestly, we LOVE this bag!
The Sandpiper dimensions are 14” Wide x 15” Height x 6” Depth (23 x 38.1 x 15.2cm), and the handles have a 9” drop. We have listed this bag as an Intermediate skill level, but if you have a good understanding of bag making construction, you will be fine – plus we will be with you every step of the way!

What you can expect from this workshop:

  • Learn how to make classic rolled handles 
  • Add unique pockets- double zipper and double slip pockets!
  • Learn to work with dual materials
  • Add beautiful accents throughout the bag

What's included:

  • Pattern pieces as pdf download
  • SVG files and design page
  • Complete, step-by-step instructions from the designers themselves
  • Access to the private Facebook group where you can ask questions before, during and after the workshop
  • All live Zoom sessions
  • Instant access to unedited recordings . This is so helpful if you have to miss a portion of any workshop. So easy to play catch-up!
  • Life-time access to the edited workshop recordings on our private YouTube channel
  • Learn from our participants! We always include a Demo Darling with each workshop
  • Get exclusive preview of new or upcoming products during our Vendor Spotlight!
  • Plus tons of fun!

Workshop Requirements:

  • Skill level requirement:  Intermediate              What is your skill level?
  • Sewing machine required: Semi-industrial, such as Janome HD9, flatbed industrial or cylinder arm is ideal. Your machine must handle a minimum of 5 layers.

Workshop Hours:

10/06 & 10/07 from 9am-3:30pm PDT (Friday & Saturday)

Informational session on 10/05/23 from 4-6pm PDT (Thursday)


 


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About the Bag


Lockwood & Webb Designs is excited to present our FIRST workshop.
For those of you who are not familiar with Lockwood & Webb Designs, we are an Australian/Canadian Duo. Natell Webb lives in Australia, and Gwen Lockwood in Canada. As you can imagine designing together when you live half a world away from each other has its challenges.
So, to make our first workshop extra special we are coming TOGETHER, in Canada, to sew and teach side by side from the same studio, AND we have designed a brand-new Lockwood & Webb pattern specifically for the workshop.
Introducing The Sandpiper Traveller.
The Sandpiper is the ultimate travel tote for those looking for function and style. Features include comfortable round handles, unique interior & exterior pockets, a removable travel strap, secure zippered top & many more unique Lockwood & Webb signature features......honestly, we LOVE this bag!
The Sandpiper dimensions are 14” Wide x 15” Height x 6” Depth (23 x 38.1 x 15.2cm), and the handles have a 9” drop. We have listed this bag as an Intermediate skill level, but if you have a good understanding of bag making construction, you will be fine – plus we will be with you every step of the way!
After completion of the workshop, The Sandpiper will be available in two styles, and offered for sale as separate PDF Patterns. The first, which we will be completing during the workshop is the Canvas/Upholstery Fabric version and the second, a Leather/Vinyl/Cork option. Each version is constructed differently with slightly different pattern pieces.
We promise this workshop is going to be loads of fun. Join us to create your own ultimate travel tote, The Sandpiper Traveller. It is sure to turn heads when you travel!

About The Teacher

Lockwood & Webb Designs is made up of two friends – Gwen Lockwood & Natell Webb
Their friendship started around eight years ago, when they met online via a Facebook pattern group and became instant
friends, spending hours messaging each other, speaking on the phone & via facetime.
Despite Natell living in Australia and Gwen in Canada, they have managed to always make time to be there and support each other. Eventually they made the decision to work together, and what could be better than working with your best friend??!!
In 2017 Natell and her husband had the opportunity to travel to Canada and made sure that their plans included a trip to Alberta to meet Gwen and her family. It was wonderful for them to finally meet in person. Their only complaint was their time together was way too short!
Gwen:
I live in a small town in southern Alberta, Canada. I have two grown boys who still reside at home while attending University, and a wonderful supportive husband. We have two labradoodles and a ragdoll.
I have been sewing since middle-school, sewing various items and once I discovered the world of bag making back in 2012, I haven’t looked back. I have had the opportunity to pattern test for many well-known bag designers over the years and in 2015 I decided to venture into sewing with leather.
One thing has led to another and now I am working with Natell creating Bag and Accessory Patterns – who knows what’s next!
Natell:
I live in a small rural town on a 2-acre property in Queensland, Australia (a half a world away from Gwen!) with my husband and family pets – 2 dogs, 5 chickens and 1 cat. I have 5 grown children, 1 daughter and 4 sons as well as 2 granddaughters.
Sewing is in my genes. My grandmother was a Tailoress, my great aunt a Dressmaker who specialized in wedding gowns, and my sister is a brilliant seamstress working as a Costumer and Designer.
I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator by trade and have worked in advertising, television, and movie production. I have also worked as a Practice Manager for several medical specialists, and as a Wedding & Events Coordinator.
My love for bag making started when I needed a new wallet, and I came across the Necessary Clutch Wallet. Who knew that one little pattern would lead to where it has today!

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