Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Aurora slouchy bag can be carried crossbody, or over the shoulder. Tote around your daily essentials inside this bag’s roomy interior. This style is perfect for all occasions—work, play, travel, swapping between outfits, and beyond.

Aurora Pattern
Instant Download: sallietomato.com/products/aurora-instant-download
Paper Pattern: sallietomato.com/products/aurora-paper-pattern

Thank you to Arrow Sewing for helping us create this beautiful studio space! Learn about arrow cabinets here: arrowsewing.com
We would love to see your completed project! Post on social media using these hashtags #sallietomato & #aurorabag

HELPFUL VIDEO LINKS:

FREE PATTERN PIECE LABELS: sallietomato.com/collections/freebies/products/free-pattern-piece-labels

METAL HANDMADE LABELS TUTORIAL:
youtube.com/watch?v=m2nlUy44Qyk

MEAN GIRLS EMBELLISHMENT:
sallietomato.com/blogs/blog/mean-girls-series-the-janis-bag
youtube.com/watch?v=avouJfmTGqU&t=376s

SULKY EDUCATION:
sewingonline.sulky.com/special-events

CREATE A FINISHED EDGE WITH EDGE KOTE:
sallietomato.com/blogs/blog/creating-polished-bag-finishes-with-edge-kote

RIVET TUTORIAL:
youtube.com/watch?v=2sOwWyDO3jc

HOW TO ASSEMBLE AN INTERIOR SLIP POCKET:
youtube.com/watch?v=vvfYj2Gdbbw

ZIPPER END TUTORIAL:
youtube.com/watch?v=S01c8jPfTZ4&t=1s

HOW TO FINISH THE RAW END OF ZIPPER TAPE:
youtube.com/watch?v=JwTt0U2dYIQ

ZIPPER END TECHNIQUES:
sallietomato.com/blogs/blog/try-these-open-ended-zipper-techniques

ADJUSTABLE WEBBING STRAP:
youtube.com/watch?v=5kQq-JysnN4&t=46s

DECORATIVE ZIPPER PULL:
youtube.com/watch?v=tLFSKYYT-WI

TASSEL CAP TUTORIAL:
youtube.com/watch?v=BCeOZhjjBVk


CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:53 LET’S GET STARTED
05:31 ATTACH FLEECE/AIR MESH
07:46 OPTIONAL: EMBELLISH EXTERIOR PANELS
08:40 MAKE & ATTACH SHOULDER STRAPS
13:35 MAKE & ATTACH SLIP POCKET
13:52 PREPARE BASE
16:35 ATTACH BASE
19:05 ASSEMBLE EXTERIOR AND LINING
23:23 ATTACH STRAP CONNECTORS
25:01 FINISH RAW END OF ZIPPER
25:41 ATTACH ZIPPER
28:41 ASSEMBLE TOTE
31:50 MAKE ADJUSTABLE STRAP
32:15 OPTIONAL: ADD A DECORATIVE ZIPPER PULL
32:50 OPTIONAL: ADD A TASSEL

HELPFUL SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO:
REMOVABLE PEN:
sallietomato.com/products/clover-erasable-marker-purple


SALLIE TOMATO SCISSORS: sallietomato.com/collections/cutting-tools/products/sallie-tomato-sewing-scissors

ROTARY PUNCH:
sallietomato.com/collections/notions/products/deluxe-rotary-punch

EDGE KOTE:
sallietomato.com/collections/edge-finishing

SEWING CLIPS:
sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-purple-sewing-clips-50-pack

TURTLE TEX:
sallietomato.com/products/tan-turtle-tex

sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex

CREASING TOOL:
sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-essential-creasing-turning-tool

WASHI TAPE:
sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-washi-tape-4-pack

SEAM ROLLER:
modernamericanvintage.com/products/rollers

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