Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A Field Guide to Making Bags book: sallietomato.com/products/a-field-guide-to-bagmaking-book-signed-copy

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FABRICS
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TurtleTex: sallietomato.com/collections/turtletex

INTERFACING
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ZIPPERS
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Zipper Pulls: sallietomato.com/collections/hardware-1

HARDWARE
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Rivets: sallietomato.com/collections/hardware-1/products/24-pack-of-small-rivets-6mm

NOTIONS

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This five-part video series will highlight all the patterns in the book, as well as covering bag-making techniques for all levels of sewists. The beginner tote is the perfect next step in your bag-making journey!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:05 Getting Started
06:45 Attach Interfacing
08:27 Create Front Zipper Pocket
16:06 Attach the Handles
21:17 Attach Tabs to Zipper
22:03 Create Interior Slip Pocket
23:01 Assemble Tote Bag
31:32 Make & Attach Optional Tassel
32:31 Closing

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