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Costermonger Bag

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costermonger: noun
cos·​ter·​mon·​ger /ˈkästərˌməNGɡər/
: a person who sells goods, especially fruit and vegetables, from a handcart in the street.
The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack. Fill it up with wholesome goodies from the farmer’s market or Neighborhood Produce, leaving your hands free to pet every willing dog on your walk home. This is a simple satisfying sew that uses minimal fabric making it ideal for using up some of your stash or trying something new, like waxed canvas or dry oilskin. This is an unlined bag.
Limited to 4 students (16 yrs of age or older); 2 students are required for class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund.

  • Level:  Adventurous and Confident Beginner/Intermediate .  You know how to thread a machine, sew a straight line and wind a bobbin.  You’ve made your fair share of tote bags and zipper bags.
  • We provide:  Tools, machines, rivet setter, expertise, and encouragement!
  • You bring:  a copy of the pattern (available in store!), fabric you want to carry your groceries in - suggested fabrics: Dry Oilskin, Waxed Canvas, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Duck, Mid-weight Denim (8-14oz), 1 yard - 1” leather straps or cotton webbing, four - 1” metal sliders, 9 - 9mm rivets, and coordinating thread. Don't forget that we offer 15% off all materials purchased for our classes.
  • Class length:  3 1/2 hours
Online participants will:
  • Need to pickup supplies prior to the class session.
  • Receive a Zoom invitation link the morning of the workshop.
Note that masks are still required for workshop & studio time participants.

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