Location: Anime Matsuri 2026 | GRB Room 351 C/F – Sewing Room

Class Length: 2 hours

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Sew-a-long in this workshop inspired by traditional Japanese furoshiki knotting! Together we’ll be making a “knot bag”, or a simple tote bag with an easy knot closure, perfect for small items like cell phones, cosmetics, or trinkets picked up at the con. Learn about the history of Japanese sewing and bag making while we work together in a cozy, relaxed environment. All students will get to take home their finished bag, as well as printed instructions on how to recreate the project at home.

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In this class you'll learn:

• How to sew basic shapes together
  
• How to clip curved areas for smoother circles
  
• How to use an iron to get crisp seams on your project

Prerequisite Skills:

• None – beginner friendly

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About the Instructor:

Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW, founded the company in 2016. With almost fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a hobby of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• To participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants
• Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
• Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full.