Beginner Handbag Tutorial | Project 5 from A Field Guide to Making Bags Book @SallieTomato
Beginner Handbag Tutorial | Project 5 from A Field Guide to Making Bags Book  @SallieTomato
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Today, we are going to make the fifth project from my book, A Field Guide to Making Bags.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:13 Getting Started
05:56 Attach Lightweight Woven Interfacing
06:23 Prepare Main Panels
09:50 Attach the Handled
15:26 Assemble Pleated Side Pockets
18:49 Create Interior Slip Pocket
19:27 Create Interior Zipper Pocket
20:40 Prepare the Base
21:45 Assemble Exterior and Lining
27:48 Attach the Zipper
31:20 Assemble the Handbag
33:36 Make and Attach Optional Tassel
34:21 Closing

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