Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Hobo Bag was designed with simple details to allow you to gradually expand your bag-making expertise, while also creating a bag that pairs effortlessly with everything in your closet.
Shop the Book Here: sallietomato.com/collections/my-book/products/a-field-guide-to-bagmaking-book-signed-copy
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We would love to see your completed project! Post on social media using these hashtag #sallietomato
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Faux Waxed Canvas:sallietomato.com/collections/canvas/products/chambray-faux-waxed-duck-canvas
Hazelnut Pebble Faux Leather: sallietomato.com/collections/faux-leather/products/hazelnut-pebble-faux-leather-by-the-inch
Turtle Tex: sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex
Foam interfacing: sallietomato.com/collections/interfacing/products/sallie-tomato-fusible-woven-interfacing
Brown nylon coil zippers: sallietomato.com/collections/zippers/products/brown-5-nylon-coil-zippers-by-the-yard
Rectangle zipper pull: sallietomato.com/collections/zipper-pulls/products/four-rectangle-zipper-pulls
Handmade label: sallietomato.com/products/script-handmade-label
O rings: sallietomato.com/products/four-o-rings-1-1-3
Bag feet: sallietomato.com/products/four-bucket-bag-feet
Zipper Cord Ends: sallietomato.com/products/four-zipper-cord-ends
Rotary Punch: sallietomato.com/products/deluxe-rotary-punch
Sallie Tomato Pressing Station: sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-pressing-station
HELPFUL VIDEOS:
How to Install Handmade Labels: youtube.com/watch?v=m2nlUy44Qyk
How to Install Bag Feet: youtube.com/watch?v=rAjfpAHdzoQ
Pattern Tracing Tips & Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=RGu78JSlvS8
Interior Slip Pocket Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=vvfYj2Gdbbw
Interior Zipper Pocket Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=C2R14FE9jT0
Zipper End Tutorial and Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=l2kPhZ87Xcg
How to Create a Tassel: youtube.com/watch?v=oNKJp8s-9fI
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:58 Let’s get started
05:53 Attach Lightweight Woven Interfacing
06:32 Prepare Main Panels
11:56 Prepare the Base
14:02 Create Interior Slip Pocket
14:52 Create Interior Zipper Pocket
16:19 Assemble Exterior and Lining
21:57 Make & Attach Strap Connectors
24:29 Attach Zipper
28:44 Assemble Hobo Bag
31:58 Make & Attach Shoulder Strap
33:24 Make & Attach Optional Tassel
34:11 Closing
Come Join the Fun and Get Inspired!
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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.
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The Hobo Bag was designed with simple details to allow you to gradually expand your bag-making expertise, while also creating a bag that pairs effortlessly with everything in your closet.
Shop the Book Here: sallietomato.com/collections/my-book/products/a-field-guide-to-bagmaking-book-signed-copy
This book can also be found at sallietomato.com
We would love to see your completed project! Post on social media using these hashtag #sallietomato
Shop the Supplies:
Faux Waxed Canvas:sallietomato.com/collections/canvas/products/chambray-faux-waxed-duck-canvas
Hazelnut Pebble Faux Leather: sallietomato.com/collections/faux-leather/products/hazelnut-pebble-faux-leather-by-the-inch
Turtle Tex: sallietomato.com/products/grey-turtle-tex
Foam interfacing: sallietomato.com/collections/interfacing/products/sallie-tomato-fusible-woven-interfacing
Brown nylon coil zippers: sallietomato.com/collections/zippers/products/brown-5-nylon-coil-zippers-by-the-yard
Rectangle zipper pull: sallietomato.com/collections/zipper-pulls/products/four-rectangle-zipper-pulls
Handmade label: sallietomato.com/products/script-handmade-label
O rings: sallietomato.com/products/four-o-rings-1-1-3
Bag feet: sallietomato.com/products/four-bucket-bag-feet
Zipper Cord Ends: sallietomato.com/products/four-zipper-cord-ends
Rotary Punch: sallietomato.com/products/deluxe-rotary-punch
Sallie Tomato Pressing Station: sallietomato.com/products/sallie-tomato-pressing-station
HELPFUL VIDEOS:
How to Install Handmade Labels: youtube.com/watch?v=m2nlUy44Qyk
How to Install Bag Feet: youtube.com/watch?v=rAjfpAHdzoQ
Pattern Tracing Tips & Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=RGu78JSlvS8
Interior Slip Pocket Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=vvfYj2Gdbbw
Interior Zipper Pocket Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=C2R14FE9jT0
Zipper End Tutorial and Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=l2kPhZ87Xcg
How to Create a Tassel: youtube.com/watch?v=oNKJp8s-9fI
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:58 Let’s get started
05:53 Attach Lightweight Woven Interfacing
06:32 Prepare Main Panels
11:56 Prepare the Base
14:02 Create Interior Slip Pocket
14:52 Create Interior Zipper Pocket
16:19 Assemble Exterior and Lining
21:57 Make & Attach Strap Connectors
24:29 Attach Zipper
28:44 Assemble Hobo Bag
31:58 Make & Attach Shoulder Strap
33:24 Make & Attach Optional Tassel
34:11 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
