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SOS (Share Our Skills): Make a Tote Bag from Old Jeans

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Hancock Whitney Bank, 940 Creighton Road
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Judy Walker made this easy tote bag from raggedy old jeans that her husband was finally ready to part with. Clever finishing offers all the features you would want in a bag: handles, pockets, loops to attach your keys—easy-peasy! Bring any old pair of jeans—the bigger, the better—there will be also be a selection of free jeans and denim.
          If you don’t have jeans, don’t worry. With a few adaptations and a little more cutting, you can make a similar bag from just about anything that is heavy-duty fabric (pre-quilted prints, canvas, corduroy, denim, upholstery fabrics) — in about the same amount of time!
         Also we will we will use math to make your bag just the right size. You might want to check out the simple free instructions found at this link:
          https://sarkirsten.com/blog/2024/7/27/tote-bag-calculator
          For 45in fabric, bring 1.5yd–2yd.  For 54in fabric, bring 1yd–1.5yd
          So, bring an old pair of jeans and/or fabric of your choice and go home with a brand new bag! There will be limited jeans for the taking, plus lots of denim, upholstery fabrics and other mics. heavy fabric, perfect for tote bags. Some for the taking and some for very low prices.
PQG provides irons and ironing boards, cutting mats, rulers, and a couple of cutters.

Best regards,  Judy Walker, Share Our Skills Chair • judy@speedreaders.info


The bank is on the north side of Creighton, just east of Davis Highway.
Enter from the back of the building, not the front. Plenty of parking behind the bank; turn right after you enter the bank parking lot and drive around to the north side of the building.
     If we can stand to stop for awhile, it's always nice to take a lunch break at the same time! Bring a snack or lunch plus whatever beverage you choose. There's no access to a kitchen or fridge. There are fast-food choices nearby but who wants to drive somewhere—and miss out on more sewing!


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New PQG policy: Payments for SOS classes will be CASH or CHECK only. 
                             No more online credit card payments.
Please reserve your spot and make arrangements directly with Judy Walker.
Text: 520-490-1553; email: judy@speedreaders.info

 


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