Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today we’re sewing the Dalana Book Bag – a streamlined, everyday crossbody with just the right amount of structure and style
Shop the Dalana Pattern:
Instant Download - sallietomato.com/products/dalana-instant-download
Paper Pattern - sallietomato.com/products/dalana-paper-pattern
This pattern can also be found at sallietomato.com
We would love to see your completed project! Post on social media using these hashtags #sallietomato & #dalanapattern
PRODUCTS
Turtle Tex: sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex
Handmade Label Hardware: sallietomato.com/collections/hardware-1/products/sans-serif-handmade-label
Creasing/Turning Tool: sallietomato.com/collections/notions/products/sallie-tomato-essential-creasing-turning-tool
SewTite Magnets: sallietomato.com/products/sewtites-5-pack-magnetic-sewing-pins
Magnetic Snaps: sallietomato.com/products/two-3-4-thin-extra-strong-magnetic-snaps
HELPFUL VIDEOS:
How to Install a Handmade Label: youtube.com/watch?v=m2nlUy44Qyk
How to Install Magnetic Snaps: youtube.com/watch?v=pQaAetp4sBE
How to Create and Assemble an Interior Slip Pocket: youtube.com/watch?v=vvfYj2Gdbbw
How to Create an Interior Zipper Pocket: youtube.com/watch?v=C2R14FE9jT0
How to Make an Adjustable Strap: youtube.com/watch?v=9aDsxWO5VLw
FREE GUIDE:
Free Adjustable Strap Instructions: sallietomato.com/collections/freebies/products/adjustable-strap-instructions
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:54 Getting Started
04:01 Fuse Interior to Coordinating Pieces
04:29 Shape Pieces
06:03 Prepare Exterior Gusset
06:46 Attach Heavy Stabilizer to Foam Base
07:27 Attach Foam to Coordinating Pieces
09:58 Make and Attach Exterior Pockets
15:39 Install Snaps
18:57 Attach Pencil Pockets
20:28 Assemble Exterior
22:48 Prepare and Attach Flap
25:39 Make and Attach Interior Slip Pocket
26:51 Complete Interior
29:19 Assemble Bag
31:53 Make an Adjustable Strap
33:23 Closing
Come Join the Fun and Get Inspired!
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Today we’re sewing the Dalana Book Bag – a streamlined, everyday crossbody with just the right amount of structure and style
Shop the Dalana Pattern:
Instant Download - sallietomato.com/products/dalana-instant-download
Paper Pattern - sallietomato.com/products/dalana-paper-pattern
This pattern can also be found at sallietomato.com
We would love to see your completed project! Post on social media using these hashtags #sallietomato & #dalanapattern
PRODUCTS
Turtle Tex: sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex
Handmade Label Hardware: sallietomato.com/collections/hardware-1/products/sans-serif-handmade-label
Creasing/Turning Tool: sallietomato.com/collections/notions/products/sallie-tomato-essential-creasing-turning-tool
SewTite Magnets: sallietomato.com/products/sewtites-5-pack-magnetic-sewing-pins
Magnetic Snaps: sallietomato.com/products/two-3-4-thin-extra-strong-magnetic-snaps
HELPFUL VIDEOS:
How to Install a Handmade Label: youtube.com/watch?v=m2nlUy44Qyk
How to Install Magnetic Snaps: youtube.com/watch?v=pQaAetp4sBE
How to Create and Assemble an Interior Slip Pocket: youtube.com/watch?v=vvfYj2Gdbbw
How to Create an Interior Zipper Pocket: youtube.com/watch?v=C2R14FE9jT0
How to Make an Adjustable Strap: youtube.com/watch?v=9aDsxWO5VLw
FREE GUIDE:
Free Adjustable Strap Instructions: sallietomato.com/collections/freebies/products/adjustable-strap-instructions
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:54 Getting Started
04:01 Fuse Interior to Coordinating Pieces
04:29 Shape Pieces
06:03 Prepare Exterior Gusset
06:46 Attach Heavy Stabilizer to Foam Base
07:27 Attach Foam to Coordinating Pieces
09:58 Make and Attach Exterior Pockets
15:39 Install Snaps
18:57 Attach Pencil Pockets
20:28 Assemble Exterior
22:48 Prepare and Attach Flap
25:39 Make and Attach Interior Slip Pocket
26:51 Complete Interior
29:19 Assemble Bag
31:53 Make an Adjustable Strap
33:23 Closing
Come Join the Fun and Get Inspired!
Join the Club: Sallie Tomato offers monthly subscription programs! To learn more about our clubs click here: sallietomato.com/collections/monthly-clubs
Join the Group: Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Group on Facebook!
Click Here to Request to Join: facebook.com/groups/1229355450432503
Connect with Sallie Tomato:
Website: sallietomato.com/
Newsletter: view.flodesk.com/pages/5f85f9aef2972fd4e7f00b05
Instagram: instagram.com/sallietomatopatterns
Facebook: facebook.com/sallietomatoofficial
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1229355450432503
Pinterest: pinterest.com/pinsallietomato/_created
No part of this pattern or video may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Sallie Tomato. This video is meant for individual use only. Do not share this video or show to a group.
Copyright Sallie Tomato | All Rights Reserved
