Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Reviewing the Away Tote pattern from The Modern Sewing Company. See the bag construction details and design features up close.
If you are looking for a new sewing project, this Away Tote is a versatile option for makers of all skill levels. In this video, I walk through the specific features of the pattern, showing you exactly how the pieces come together. I first spotted this design on The Fold Line, and I wanted to break down why it stands out compared to other bag patterns I have tried.
Whether you are an experienced bag maker or just starting out with a DIY bag project, understanding the construction is key to a professional finish. I cover the assembly process, the design choices that make the Modern Sewing Company patterns unique, and how this sewing pattern review can help you decide if it belongs in your queue.
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If you'd like to support my channel you can buy me a cheeky coffee using the link below: ko-fi.com/kimduffysews. Thank you.
Also check out the free patterns available from my Ko-fi account. Enjoy!
Free Step-byStep Guides:
Coasters - ko-fi.com/s/69559fc686
Tote Bag - ko-fi.com/s/9fa3028217
Tissue Holder - ko-fi.com/s/9a49b13242
Bed-Tidy - ko-fi.com/s/39d8524d82
Envelope Cushion with Applique - ko-fi.com/s/d8365201f7
Step-by-Step Guide + Video
Quilted Sunglasses Case - £5 - Link to Ko-fi where pattern can be purchased - ko-fi.com/s/963b5360ed
00:00 Intro
00:07 Awat Tote by the Modern Sewing Co
01:10 Reveal the Bag
02:00 What's Inside the Bag
03:38 Inside the Bag
04:31 Stabilisers and Inside Construction
17:47 Closer Look at Stabilisers
21:46 Re-inforcing the Piping
22:30 Instructions
24:16 Next Week
Reviewing the Away Tote pattern from The Modern Sewing Company. See the bag construction details and design features up close.
If you are looking for a new sewing project, this Away Tote is a versatile option for makers of all skill levels. In this video, I walk through the specific features of the pattern, showing you exactly how the pieces come together. I first spotted this design on The Fold Line, and I wanted to break down why it stands out compared to other bag patterns I have tried.
Whether you are an experienced bag maker or just starting out with a DIY bag project, understanding the construction is key to a professional finish. I cover the assembly process, the design choices that make the Modern Sewing Company patterns unique, and how this sewing pattern review can help you decide if it belongs in your queue.
Subscribe for weekly sewing pattern breakdowns and leave a comment telling me which bag pattern you want to see me sew next.
If you'd like to support my channel you can buy me a cheeky coffee using the link below: ko-fi.com/kimduffysews. Thank you.
Also check out the free patterns available from my Ko-fi account. Enjoy!
Free Step-byStep Guides:
Coasters - ko-fi.com/s/69559fc686
Tote Bag - ko-fi.com/s/9fa3028217
Tissue Holder - ko-fi.com/s/9a49b13242
Bed-Tidy - ko-fi.com/s/39d8524d82
Envelope Cushion with Applique - ko-fi.com/s/d8365201f7
Step-by-Step Guide + Video
Quilted Sunglasses Case - £5 - Link to Ko-fi where pattern can be purchased - ko-fi.com/s/963b5360ed
00:00 Intro
00:07 Awat Tote by the Modern Sewing Co
01:10 Reveal the Bag
02:00 What's Inside the Bag
03:38 Inside the Bag
04:31 Stabilisers and Inside Construction
17:47 Closer Look at Stabilisers
21:46 Re-inforcing the Piping
22:30 Instructions
24:16 Next Week
