{"product_id":"metro-class-sew-a-japanese-knot-bag","title":"METRO CLASS \/\/ Sew a Japanese Knot Bag","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLocation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMetrocon 2026 | Tampa Convention Center Room 103 - Sewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to create a stylish and versatile Japanese Knot bag in this fun, skill-building class! Students will sew a fully lined bag featuring the signature loop-through handle design that makes this project both functional and fashionable. During this class, you'll learn essential sewing techniques including cutting and preparing fabric, sewing curves, assembly, and achieving clean, professional finishes. By the end of class, you'll leave with a completed Japanese Knot Bag and the confidence to customize future bags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Class You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to cut and prepare fabric for bag construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to sew smooth, accurate curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to assemble and fully line a Japanese Knot Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create the signature loop-through handle design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for achieving clean, professional finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for customizing future bags with different fabrics and details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNone – beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith more than 40 years of sewing experience, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cutupandsew.com\/\" title=\"Cut Up \u0026amp; Sew\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFarin of Cut Up \u0026amp; Sew\u003c\/a\u003e has worked with opera productions, ballets, and recreated historic garments for museums and historic homes. They're also a long time participant of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/costumerswithacause.org\/\" title=\"Costumers with a Cause\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCostumers with a Cause\u003c\/a\u003e, which involves creating and repairing historical costumes as well as leading educational workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpace is limited and all tickets are first come first serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Sponsors for the 2026 Metrocon Cosplay Studio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"413\" height=\"70\" style=\"width: 67.6496%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.3177%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cutsew.co\/\" title=\"CUT\/SEW Sewing Patterns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/0207\/files\/logocropped.png?v=1718041751\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2749%;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bernette Sewing Machines\" href=\"https:\/\/cutsew.co\/collections\/cut-sew-x-bernette\/bernette\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"44\" width=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/0207\/files\/600x189_bernettelogopng.png?v=1717692912\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.3177%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cutupandsew.com\/\" title=\"Cut Up \u0026amp; Sew\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/0207\/files\/CUASlogo-transparent-500x375.png?v=1781041504\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"124\" height=\"93\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2749%;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Famore Cutlery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.famcut.com\/?ref=jwjxejdp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"33\" width=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/0207\/files\/image001_copy.png?v=1717692811\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"CUT\/SEW Patternmaking","offers":[{"title":"July 31, 2026 12:00 PM \/ General Admission","offer_id":58070879862944,"sku":"2763370","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 02, 2026 11:00 AM \/ General Admission","offer_id":58070879895712,"sku":"2763371","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/0207\/files\/knotbag.png?v=1782172984","url":"https:\/\/cutsew.co\/products\/metro-class-sew-a-japanese-knot-bag","provider":"CUT\/SEW Patternmaking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}