Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy
Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy

Making Bags: A Field Guide Book - Signed Copy

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Create professional-looking bags to fit your style and practical needs with guidance on bag-making techniques, materials, and types. You can make trendy baguette bags, duffle bags, saddle bags, and more! 

A complete guide to bag-making Couture bags without the couture price? Yes, please. Whether you are beginning or looking to expand your bag-making, you can create professional-looking bags to fit your style and practical needs with Making Bags.

Bags are infinitely customizable projects -- there are so many fabrics, hardware, and zippers to explore. This valuable resource has all the information and techniques needed to work with diverse materials and achieve endless style combinations. Trendy baguette bags, duffle bags, saddle bags, and so many more styles are covered in this book.

Make five bag projects to practice your new skills and apply basic to advanced sewing techniques Jessica Barrera, the owner of Sallie Tomato, gives you the full scoop on fabrics from standard quilting cotton to specialty materials like cork, velvet, vinyl, kraft-tex (vegan leather), and so much more .Follow along all the steps of the bag-making process with this visual guide

Note: This is an authentic autographed book by the author, Jessica Barrera.  Please allow extra time before your copy can be signed and shipped.

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Visit your local fabric shop to request Sallie Tomato patterns and supplies! Supporting local businesses helps bring more of your favorite sewing essentials closer to home. If you're looking for a specific item, we recommend contacting your shop in advance to see if they carry it or can order it for you!

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Robyn
Great reference book

The book is a great reference. It has answered a lot of questions and I look forward to making up some of the patterns.

Hi Robyn,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Making Bags: A Field Guide has been such a helpful reference for you. It’s packed with insights and techniques, and we’re excited that you’re looking forward to diving into the patterns—it’s a wonderful way to grow your skills and creativity.

When you start stitching up those projects, we’d love to see what you make! The Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook is a great space to share your work and connect with fellow bag-makers.

Thanks again for being part of our creative community!

D
Daneá
Everything you need to know!

This bag-making book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in sewing or crafting their own bags. It’s incredibly comprehensive. It truly covers everything you could ever need to know about creating bags, from start to finish. As a bonus, I was lucky enough to get a signed copy at the Houston Quilt Festival, which makes it even more special. I’ll be referring to this book again and again!

Hi Daneá,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Making Bags: A Field Guide! We’re thrilled to hear it’s become a must-have in your sewing library. It’s such a comprehensive resource, and knowing it’ll be your go-to again and again means the world to us.

And how special to have a signed copy from the Houston Quilt Festival—that’s a keepsake for sure! We hope it continues to inspire your bag-making adventures and spark new ideas with every project. We appreicate you stopping by the booth and finding a great resource in the book.

If you ever feel like showing off your creations, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to share your work and connect with fellow makers.

Thanks again for being part of our creative community!

J
Judy Carlson
Great Resource

A wonderful resource for making quality bags. I plan to read the book before making the tote bag. Excited to have this information at my fingertips.

Hi Judy,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of Making Bags: A Field Guide! We’re thrilled to hear it’s proving to be a valuable resource for your bag-making journey. Having clear, inspiring information at your fingertips can make all the difference—and we’re excited for you as you dive into your next tote project.

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 great space to share your progress, ask questions, and connect with fellow makers who love creating quality bags.

Thanks again for your support and happy reading (and sewing)!

V
Valerie Stewart

Well written. More for beginners.

Hi Valerie,

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you found Making Bags: A Field Guide well written and helpful for beginners—it’s a great starting point for building confidence and skills.

If you're looking to explore more techniques and materials, you might also enjoy our Create with Cork book. It’s packed with tips, inspiration, and projects that highlight the versatility of cork fabric—perfect for leveling up your bag-making journey!

Thanks again for sharing your feedback, and Happy Sewing

K
Kate Cricco
Lovely book

First of all, fast shipping, which is always a plus! Secondly, I am savoring this book. I've read the first half and really enjoyed all the info about types of bags and different clasps, etc. Look forward to making some of the bags! Very nicely done! Thanks

Hi Kate,

Thank you so much for your lovely review of *Making Bags: A Field Guide*! We’re thrilled to hear it arrived quickly and that you’re savoring every page. It’s wonderful to know the first half has already sparked inspiration!

We can’t wait to see which projects you decide to make first! If you feel like sharing, we’d love for you to post in our **Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Group** or tag us on social media. Your creativity might just inspire someone else to dive in too!

Thanks again for being part of our creative community.

Who we are

sallie tomato

Hello, my name is Jessica Barrera and I'm 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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