For my Soft Fabrication skills development, I wanted to get very comfortable with sewing and bag fabrication. I prototype a lot, and having the skills to work with a sewing machine confidently makes product design much more diverse from a prototyping perspective.

I decided to make two pieces: a drawstring bag to practice stitching over folds and making sharp lines, and a fabric first-aid kit to practice zippers and experiment with mixed media.

I used an old drawstring bag that I have as a template and as a guide to help me understand the different types of stitching and folds that are utilized in the bag. Overall I am very happy with the way that it turned out!