A step by step method of conducting this activity. See the additional pages for detailed instructions that are the hand outs I give to my students. The instructions are broken down in to approximately 2 hour blocks and are arranged like a checklist to give the students a little reinforcement as they check things off. The pattern is available on the directions page , please feel free to download them. The length of time required to complete the project This project take about 20 hours for beginning sewing students to complete.
More experienced stitchers can complete the project in much less time.
As in all classes, some students work much more quickly than others. I have had all of the students work at their own pace, but then I had to give personal demonstrations to each student, and they were all on different steps. I have found by setting daily goals and letting the students leave when they have completed those steps allows everyone to stay together and encourages them to work more efficiently. If the student doesn't complete a step correctly they must take it out and redo it. This method ensures each person completes a well made accessory bag.