I used the new sewing machine yesterday for the first time. It was a dream. It is so quiet compared to the kenmore and it doesn't bounce.
Pat showed me something called a zipper tab for the bag. It gives the zipper a nice finished appearance on each end and I think might make it sturdier than just putting in the zipper. I'm thinking topstitching the zipper after it is put in may also make it sturdier. I'm very into sturdy as you can tell.
I've got to say snaps are a pain in the backside. But the little tool i bought does help keep them in place which should save some time.
Pat was nice enough to give me her class instructions on the little bag we made to help me remember what we did.