Sew the Harriet Bag | Elegant Handbag Pattern for Confident Beginners @SallieTomato
Sew the Harriet Bag | Elegant Handbag Pattern for Confident Beginners  @SallieTomato
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This bag’s subtle barrel shape creates a roomy interior and classic shape, with unique - yet simple to install - hardware.

This pattern can also be found at sallietomato.com
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Harriet Pattern:
Instant Download sallietomato.com/products/harriet-instant-download
Paper Pattern sallietomato.com/products/harriet-paper-pattern

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Getting Started
04:02 Fuse Interfacing to Coordinating Pieces
04:39 Attach Heavy Stabilizer
05:40 Attach Foam/Fleece/Air Mesh
06:38 Shape Pieces
09:25 Optional - Add a Handmade Label
09:39 Prepare Base & Install Bag Feet
10:08 Prepare & Attach Exterior Pocket
12:12 Assemble Bag Exterior
15:26 Create Interior Slip Pocket
16:10 Create Interior Zipper Pocket
16:33 Attach Facing & Install Magnetic Snaps
17:59 Assemble Interior
23:07 Assemble Bag
28:11 Install Grommet Strap Connectors
29:34 Make & Attach Shoulder Strap
31:29 Optional - Make an Adjustable Shoulder Strap
31:52 Optional - Make & Attach an Adjustable Tassel
32:10 Closing
Product Links:

Helpful links:

FABRICS:
Fleece: sallietomato.com/products/short-bosal-fusible-batting-white
Cork Fabric: sallietomato.com/collections/cork-fabric
Faux Leather: sallietomato.com/collections/faux-leather
Sallie Tomato Turtle Tex: sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex

NOTIONS:
Basting Spray: sallietomato.com/collections/adhesives/products/odif-505-spray-fix-temporary-fabric-adhesive
Basting Tape: sallietomato.com/collections/adhesives/products/sallie-tomato-double-sided-tape
Erasable Pen: sallietomato.com/collections/marking-tools/products/clover-air-erasable-marker
Sewing Clips: sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-50-sewing-clips
Sewtites: sallietomato.com/products/sewtites-5-pack-magnetic-sewing-pins
Zipper Tape: sallietomato.com/products/black-3-nylon-coil-zippers-by-the-yard
Creasing Tool: sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-essential-creasing-turning-tool
Rotary Punch: sallietomato.com/collections/notions/products/deluxe-rotary-punch


HARDWARE:
Handmade Label: sallietomato.com/products/gellatio-handmade-label
Bag Feet: sallietomato.com/products/four-bucket-bag-feet
Magnetic Snaps: sallietomato.com/products/two-1-2-thin-extra-strong-magnetic-snaps
Grommets: sallietomato.com/products/four-1-2-screw-together-grommets
Rivets: sallietomato.com/products/24-pack-of-small-rivets-6mm

VIDEOS:
How to Install Handmade Label Hardware: youtu.be/m2nlUy44Qyk?si=ztOz7mzdM3cjsqtY
How to Install Bag Feet: NO VIDEO LISTED
Interior Zipper Pocket Tutorial: youtu.be/C2R14FE9jT0?si=X85l3xLQECBJQWNY
Magnetic Snap Tutorial: youtu.be/pQaAetp4sBE?si=YU_cjJ51_u6pnmJc
How to Install Grommets Tutorial: youtu.be/pTSVHHMYFqY?si=MVF0yiF9jpuO-vwk
How to Create an Adjustable Strap Tutorial: youtu.be/Ev3imGmjIS0?si=wCpomyhwSKxxpYO1
How to Create a Tassel Tutorial: youtu.be/BCeOZhjjBVk?si=NkAMyROE-DC9VLav


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