I love this pattern! I’ve made this bag multiple times now and it’s quick and relatively easy to cut and sew. And it’s so functional!! The side pockets are perfect for quick and protected access to my glasses on one side and my phone on the other. Love this bag!
Thank you so much, Tina!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re loving the Evelyn pattern. It’s such a satisfying make, and it’s wonderful to know you’ve sewn it multiple times already. The quick cutting and easy construction really do make it a go‑to project.
We love that the side pockets are working so well for you—having protected, easy access to your glasses and phone is exactly what makes this bag so functional for everyday use. Hearing how perfectly it fits into your routine absolutely makes our day. Thank you for showing us here your beautiful version.
If you ever feel like sharing photos of your Evelyns, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your makes always inspire the community.
I haven't had the chance to make this yet but I have looked over the pattern. The instructions seem clear and easy to follow. I am looking forward to making this. The download came over perfectly.
Thank you so much, Violet!
We’re so glad to hear the Evelyn pattern downloaded smoothly and that the instructions look clear and easy to follow. It’s a fun project with a great flow, and we hope you enjoy making it when you get the chance. Your excitement means a lot to us.
If you sew it up, we’d love to see your finished bag in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your makes always inspire the community.
Currently my favorite purse! Lots of little hidden pockets. This is the first bag that I’ve sewn on my machine (I usually hand sew), and I found the instructions to be fairly easy to follow. And when I got stuck, the video tutorial got me unstuck ;)
Thank you so much, Wendi!
We’re thrilled to hear that Evelyn has become your favorite purse—what a compliment! The hidden pockets really do make it such a fun and functional design. And congratulations on sewing your very first machine‑stitched bag! That’s a big milestone, and we’re so glad the instructions felt easy to follow. Thank you for sharing it here-it is beautiful!!
It’s wonderful to hear the video tutorial helped you get unstuck when you needed it. We love pairing written steps with visual guidance so makers can move through the project with confidence.
If you’d like to share your finished Evelyn, we’d be delighted to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your experience will inspire so many others.
Excellent pattern, class extremely helpful.
Thank you Julie, so happy to hear that it was helpful. We would love to see what you are creating on our SallieTomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. Happy Holidays
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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!
Sallie Tomato provides sewing patterns, purse hardware, handbag zippers, cork fabric, and select sewing supplies for bag making.
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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I love this pattern! I’ve made this bag multiple times now and it’s quick and relatively easy to cut and sew. And it’s so functional!! The side pockets are perfect for quick and protected access to my glasses on one side and my phone on the other. Love this bag!
Thank you so much, Tina!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re loving the Evelyn pattern. It’s such a satisfying make, and it’s wonderful to know you’ve sewn it multiple times already. The quick cutting and easy construction really do make it a go‑to project.
We love that the side pockets are working so well for you—having protected, easy access to your glasses and phone is exactly what makes this bag so functional for everyday use. Hearing how perfectly it fits into your routine absolutely makes our day. Thank you for showing us here your beautiful version.
If you ever feel like sharing photos of your Evelyns, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your makes always inspire the community.
I haven't had the chance to make this yet but I have looked over the pattern. The instructions seem clear and easy to follow. I am looking forward to making this. The download came over perfectly.
Thank you so much, Violet!
We’re so glad to hear the Evelyn pattern downloaded smoothly and that the instructions look clear and easy to follow. It’s a fun project with a great flow, and we hope you enjoy making it when you get the chance. Your excitement means a lot to us.
If you sew it up, we’d love to see your finished bag in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your makes always inspire the community.
Currently my favorite purse! Lots of little hidden pockets. This is the first bag that I’ve sewn on my machine (I usually hand sew), and I found the instructions to be fairly easy to follow. And when I got stuck, the video tutorial got me unstuck ;)
Thank you so much, Wendi!
We’re thrilled to hear that Evelyn has become your favorite purse—what a compliment! The hidden pockets really do make it such a fun and functional design. And congratulations on sewing your very first machine‑stitched bag! That’s a big milestone, and we’re so glad the instructions felt easy to follow. Thank you for sharing it here-it is beautiful!!
It’s wonderful to hear the video tutorial helped you get unstuck when you needed it. We love pairing written steps with visual guidance so makers can move through the project with confidence.
If you’d like to share your finished Evelyn, we’d be delighted to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your experience will inspire so many others.
Excellent pattern, class extremely helpful.
Thank you Julie, so happy to hear that it was helpful. We would love to see what you are creating on our SallieTomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. Happy Holidays