K
Great bag, so easy to sew. Many of my friends have asked me to make them one. I did a few upgrades as I made it, I lined it, added a zipper closure inside incase just for safety, magnets at the top(they are wonderful and VERY STRONG. Added a strap inside to hold keys and fob. Actually put another outside pocket on both sides of bag. Love this bag and so versatile, great size and goes anywhere🤩
Hello Kathy
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the Back to Basics Tote! We’re thrilled to hear it was easy to sew—and we absolutely love the upgrades you added. Lining, zipper closure, strong magnets, key strap, and extra pockets? That’s a masterclass in customization! It’s no wonder your friends are asking for one too.
If you ever feel like sharing photos of your finished totes, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to connect with fellow makers and inspire others with your creative flair.
Thanks again for sewing with us!
N
Excited to start my Sallie Tomato bag journey!
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review of the Back to Basics Tote pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you’re excited to begin your Sallie Tomato bag-making journey. That tote is a great place to start—simple, stylish, and full of possibilities.
If you’re not already a member, we’d love to invite you to join the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a friendly, inspiring space where makers share their projects, ask questions, and cheer each other on.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
B
It’s exciting to get a cute free pattern
Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for your sweet review of the Back to Basics Tote pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you’re excited about it—there’s nothing better than a cute, free pattern to kick off a new project. We hope it brings you lots of joy and creative satisfaction.
If you’re not already a member, we’d love to invite you to join the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a fun and supportive space to share your tote, get inspired, and connect with fellow makers.
S
Great pattern, easy to make, simple style, thank you ST for all your free patterns
Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Back to Basics Tote pattern. It’s wonderful to know the simple style and ease of construction made it a great experience for you.
We’d love to see your finished tote! Come join us in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware group on Facebook—it's a vibrant space where makers share their creations, swap tips, and inspire each other. Your project would be a fantastic addition!
Happy sewing, and thank you again for being part of our creative community
P
This Back to Basics Tote was super easy and lots of fun to make! And the best part is that is is FREE!! LOL! I think, when I make another, I will try to topstitch the seams of the sides as it just wanted to roll in (at least with this upholstery vinyl that I used--NOT an ST product!) So, to try to secure the seams flat, I did some hack-embroidery on it! My sister loved it so much, I gave it to her!
We absolutely love hearing how much fun you had with the Back to Basics Tote—and yes, the fact that it’s currently free is such a bonus! Your creative solution with hack-embroidery to tame those rolling seams is brilliant, especially with upholstery vinyl. That kind of ingenuity is what makes handmade bags so special. It is so very pretty.
And how sweet that you gave it to your sister! We’d love to see your next version, especially with topstitching embroidery added—sounds like it’ll be another stunner.
Who we are
sallie tomato
Hey friend! I'm Jess, the Founder of Sallie Tomato. I originally opened my shop in 2014 during college. I began by selling items that I had sewn myself. It wasn’t until 2016 that I released my first pattern, the Puppy Pillow. Now, my passion is to design quality sewing patterns, so you can create too!
WHAT WE SELL
Sallie Tomato provides sewing patterns, purse hardware, handbag zippers, cork fabric, and select sewing supplies for bag making.
SHOP NAME HISTORY
The name of my shop developed around my middle name, Sallie. Also, the tomato pin cushion is a well-recognized symbol of sewing. Thank you for visiting my website!
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K
Great bag, so easy to sew. Many of my friends have asked me to make them one. I did a few upgrades as I made it, I lined it, added a zipper closure inside incase just for safety, magnets at the top(they are wonderful and VERY STRONG. Added a strap inside to hold keys and fob. Actually put another outside pocket on both sides of bag. Love this bag and so versatile, great size and goes anywhere🤩
Hello Kathy
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the Back to Basics Tote! We’re thrilled to hear it was easy to sew—and we absolutely love the upgrades you added. Lining, zipper closure, strong magnets, key strap, and extra pockets? That’s a masterclass in customization! It’s no wonder your friends are asking for one too.
If you ever feel like sharing photos of your finished totes, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to connect with fellow makers and inspire others with your creative flair.
Thanks again for sewing with us!
N
Excited to start my Sallie Tomato bag journey!
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review of the Back to Basics Tote pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you’re excited to begin your Sallie Tomato bag-making journey. That tote is a great place to start—simple, stylish, and full of possibilities.
If you’re not already a member, we’d love to invite you to join the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a friendly, inspiring space where makers share their projects, ask questions, and cheer each other on.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
B
It’s exciting to get a cute free pattern
Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for your sweet review of the Back to Basics Tote pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you’re excited about it—there’s nothing better than a cute, free pattern to kick off a new project. We hope it brings you lots of joy and creative satisfaction.
If you’re not already a member, we’d love to invite you to join the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a fun and supportive space to share your tote, get inspired, and connect with fellow makers.
S
Great pattern, easy to make, simple style, thank you ST for all your free patterns
Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Back to Basics Tote pattern. It’s wonderful to know the simple style and ease of construction made it a great experience for you.
We’d love to see your finished tote! Come join us in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware group on Facebook—it's a vibrant space where makers share their creations, swap tips, and inspire each other. Your project would be a fantastic addition!
Happy sewing, and thank you again for being part of our creative community
P
This Back to Basics Tote was super easy and lots of fun to make! And the best part is that is is FREE!! LOL! I think, when I make another, I will try to topstitch the seams of the sides as it just wanted to roll in (at least with this upholstery vinyl that I used--NOT an ST product!) So, to try to secure the seams flat, I did some hack-embroidery on it! My sister loved it so much, I gave it to her!
We absolutely love hearing how much fun you had with the Back to Basics Tote—and yes, the fact that it’s currently free is such a bonus! Your creative solution with hack-embroidery to tame those rolling seams is brilliant, especially with upholstery vinyl. That kind of ingenuity is what makes handmade bags so special. It is so very pretty.
And how sweet that you gave it to your sister! We’d love to see your next version, especially with topstitching embroidery added—sounds like it’ll be another stunner.
