A modern take on the traditional rice bag… these are sewn in Patchwork style and embellished with creative hand stitching touches.  A perfect project to use up scraps and add your own unique style.

The Japanese “Komebukuro” was a traditional pouch used to carry rice offerings to the temple- or to hold gifts destined for a loved one.  They were hand sewn with a mix of whatever fabrics were on hand and closed with a cotton drawstring cord.  Merrie will give you some tips for mixing fabrics, finding inspiration, and adding creative stitches.   *If you attended any of our Slow Stitching classes, you will love an opportunity to further use your Sashiko or Big Stitch skills!

Sewing Machine in good working condition.  Don’t forget your cord & foot pedal!

Fabric:  Cottons, Linen, or Medium weight linen blend, or lightweight canvas - you will need enough to piece together an 8” by 25” rectangle.

More Scraps for Applique’ and Drawstring Tabs

¼ Yard Lining Fabric

½ Yard SF 101 – Fusible Interfacing

Rotary Cutter, Ruler, Mat, Snips, Pins and general sewing supplies you normally use

Marking Tool – water soluble or disappearing ink

Minimum of 5 students needed for this class.

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