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Slabtown Backpack - 3 sessions

Slabtown Backpack - 3 sessions

This heavy-duty rolltop backpack was built for adventurous makers. It features a spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper, front zipper pocket, adjustable leather backpack straps, and side pockets for water bottles. The Slabtown Backpack is fully lined in durable canvas and the seams are bound with twill tape. Designed with waxed canvas in mind but great in any canvas or twill.

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: Intermediate. You have successfully graduated from the School of Sewing or the equivalent experience working your way through Sewing Basics, box bags, pillows, and the like.
  • We provide: studio space, tools, machines, and expertise.
  • You bring: A copy of the pattern and fabric per pattern (details on the pattern):
  • You will also need: coordinating thread (this is for all the topstitching), a Slabtown Backpack notions kit or webbing, zippers, rivets, and snaps.
  • Class length 3 hours per session for a total of 9 hours

Sessions meet on Thursday, November 5, 12, and 19 at 5:30 PM

    Online participants will:
    • Need to pickup supplies prior to the class session.
    • Receive a Zoom invitation link the morning of the workshop.
    You may be asked to mask. Thank you for your understanding.
    *Some Sewing Classes may be scheduled for our downstairs studio. Please contact us if you would prefer not to navigate stairs and we will switch studios.

    Return Policy + Shipping Info

    Last minute cancellations
    Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any cancellations with less than 72 hours notice. Of course, if you can’t make a class at the last minute you can always send someone in your place. 

    Class Credits
    Due to the very limited enrollment in our classes and the special nature of our workshops, classes/workshops are non-refundable. However, if you let us know at least 72 hours in advance, we will credit your gather here account.

    Please email us at with any class cancellation requests. A reply email will have your credit info attached.

    Class Materials
    All materials are included in our 'Basics' classes.
    Intermediate and advanced classes often require that you bring your own materials; please check the class description for a complete materials list.

    Or read all of our Class Policies.

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