❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ "I wish every pattern had a class like this!" - Regina Arlauckus, NY
Sturdy Carryall with Zip Closure
The handy double-pull zipper opens from the middle of the bag.
Opens Wide for Easy Access
Joan's unique zipper installation allows the bag to open wide. Bag features an inside pocket.
Stands Tall
Joan's amazing Stiff Stuff interfacing gives this bag incredible posture.
Joan Hawley
Your Instructor
Joan Hawley was the original creative force behind the top-selling Lazy Girl Designs pattern line.
Joan made Lazy Girl all about finding the easiest way to successful fabric crafting with her lighthearted approach and easy techniques.
As for her concentration on bags…what can we say? Does a single perfect bag exist, or is perfection achieved through a collection of bags that meet all of our needs? We don’t know. Since she continued designing them for herself, her collection seemed incomplete. Or her definition of perfection changed over time. And she discovered that there's a little ‘Lazy’ in all of us.
She had fun with her designs and we hope you will, too.
Learn These Bag-Making Skills
Innovative zipper installation
Conquer a double-pull purse zipper
Fabric and zipper selection
Presser feet and stitch settings
Perfectly make crisp boxed corners
Manage directional fabric for a perfect result
Step-by-step project organization
NOTE: Rotary cut project, no pattern pieces provided in the pattern.
Preview the first video in Lesson 2 below.
Harper Holdall Curriculum
Harper Holdall: Getting Started
12:28 minutes runtime
Lesson 1: Bag Front and Bag Back
5:22 minutes runtime
Lesson 2: Inside Pocket and Lining Pieces
6:59 minutes runtime
Lesson 3: Make and Attach Handles
12:20 minutes runtime
Lesson 4: Attach Zipper to Bag Pieces
21:27 minutes runtime
Lesson 5: Final Assembly - Putting it All together
24:52 minutes runtime
Lesson 6: Finishing Touches for a Beautiful Bag
16:10 minutes runtime
Total Runtime 1 hour 39 minutes 38 seconds
"If you are unsure or hesitant in your sewing, this is a must have pattern and video instruction. You will be amazed at how fun and easy it is to make such a beautiful bag!"
Anita Johnson, NC
This class virtually eliminates the learning curve and “jitters”.
Thank you, Joan!
Nancy McHenry, PA
It's like Joan is right there with you in your sewing studio providing the perfect advice for each and every step.
Joan Ford, NY
FAQ
When can I take the class?
Join Joan in her studio to make the Harper Holdall bag now. Enroll to get started right away. Complete this course at your own pace, online via desktop/mobile, when it fits your schedule.
What access do I have to the class?
Grab a cup of coffee and sip a little, watch a little, and sew at your leisure. Your enrollment means this class is available to you with unlimited access on your schedule. Your enrollment does not expire and you can watch the videos as many times as you like. Watch the course in order or skip around.
Can I sample the class before purchasing?
Yes! Before purchasing, be sure to preview the first video in Lesson 2 in the Course Curriculum below to see the quality and detail covered in the class. Due to the digital nature of the content, enrollment is non-refundable.
What skills do I need for this class?
This class is perfect for the confident beginner and up: rotary cut and sew a straight line, plus a working knowledge of your sewing machine including needle position, stitch settings, and presser feet. This is a rotary cut project, no pattern pieces are provided.
What supplies do I need for the class?
Harper uses three fabrics, Joan's Stiff Stuff interfacing for structure and Face-It Soft to reinforce fabrics. and a zipper. For the complete list of supplies and pattern recommendations: Harper Holdall Supplies
What if I have questions or need help?
We're here with you each step of the way. Each video has a discussion area where you can ask questions and make comments. Share pics of your gorgeous Harper Holdall in our Facebook group and email us your process photos if you need additional assistance. We will answer questions a few times a week and your classmates can chime in, too.
What are the lessons like?
The class is a combination of video lessons and a bonus PDF version of the project pattern. Be sure to preview the first video in Lesson 2 of the course curriculum to get a feel for the class before enrolling. Joan's step-by-step instruction covers approximately 90 minutes of video lessons and covers expert tips for needle position, stitch length, construction tips, and final pressing for an amazing finish to your new favorite bag.
Can I take more of Joan's classes?
We are excited to open the vault to Joan’s teaching legacy by relaunching this online class of hers. We dig through the file archives when we can to see if there's anything else of hers we can offer, and for now have this Harper Holdall class. Unfortunately, we're limited to what we can offer of her expertise since her death in 2022.
Still have questions?
Terms & Conditions
The Harper Holdall online course is for individual use only. The information in this course can not be taught to a group of any kind. Class content, including PDF files and videos, is protected by copyright and may not be shared.
Due to the digital nature of the content, enrollment is non-refundable.
Lazy Girl Designs reserves the right to use any material posted in class for marketing purposes. By purchasing this course you are agreeing to these Terms & Conditions.
Enroll Today!
Join Joan and other Lazies in the Harper Holdall class today.
Due to the digital nature of the content, enrollment is non-refundable.