Learn to Make the Arlo Bag

This video course includes step-by-step instruction on making the Arlo Bag.

The Arlo Bag is a great smaller-sized bag that sews up pretty quickly. I made my samples with vinyl and cork, but you can sub quilting cotton of fabric canvas for this bag too.
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Approximate Finished Size: 11" W x 10" H x 2" D

Suitable for: Confident Beginner

Materials Required:

  • 1 roll SHH Vinyl (18x52) OR 2 rolls cork (18x26")
  • 1/2 YD quilting cotton for lining (or fabric canvas, WPC or WRC all work too)
  • 2 zippers: 14" length and 16" length
  • 2 circle handles
  • 2 sections foam interfacing approx 12" x 9" each
  • (optional but recommended) SF101 for the lining pieces
  • glue stick or DSST (double sided sticky tape)

Plus the usual sewing tools. You will want to have your Teflon non-stick sewing foot handy, a Teflon pressing sheet, Chrome Microtex needles, a Nylon Mallet, Double Sided Sticky Tape, an iron, and the Easy Point & Press tool.

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Course curriculum

    1. The Arlo Bag - Intro

    2. Tools and Materials

    3. The Arlo Bag - Chapter 1 - Cutting Pieces, Interfacing, and Front Main Body

    4. The Arlo Bag - Chapter 2 - Pockets, Zippers, Boxing the Corners, and Handles

    5. The Arlo Bag - How to attach the hardware handles

About this course

  • 5 lessons

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