Make a Tote Bag – October 11

Instructor: William Jefferies

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate; must have some level of experience using a sewing machine.

In this class, students will learn to sew a lined tote bag with pockets that you can take with you to the market, beach or wherever your heart desires. Each student may bring their own fabrics or other material(s)and notions for this class.

Materials needed for class: 1 yd of fabric( denim, canvas, etc), 1 yd of lining, thread. Tote bag pattern will be provided for class. 

About the Instructor:
Hello there! My name is William and my obsession with the fashion industry started in 10th grade when I first learned screen printing and I began making t-shirts for family and friends. After high school, I embarked on a mission to gain further knowledge about the fashion industry attending Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts(AiYork) and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design. During college, I secured internships at SeanJohn and Undr Crwn Footwear &Apparel, as well as doing some freelance work for Elusion Clothing. I currently run a handmade denim company ( www.jackandjeffdenimco.com) doing custom projects or small batches. I have an online class, “ Sewing with Willie J: A Tote Bag Story”, on www.Skillshare.com as well as a sewing blog, www.WilliamSewFresh.weebly.com that I started at the beginning of 2023. 
Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:

In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.

Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop

If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.

Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop

Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.

Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop

Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.

No-Show Policy

If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.

Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.

Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.

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  • Make a Tote Bag
     2026-10-11
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue:  

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Venue Phone: 717-431-8706

Venue Website:

Address:
335 N Queen St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603, United States

Workshop Teachers

  • William Jefferies
    Hello there! My name is William and my obsession with the fashion industry started in 10th grade when I first learned screen printing and I began making t-shirts for family and friends. After high school, I embarked on a mission to gain further knowledge about the fashion industry attending Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts(AiYork) and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design.
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