Love this bag pattern, starting with the easy to download pattern. Very good bag for beginners with many variations in fabric arrangements and choices.
Hi Diane,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of the Anna Bag pattern! We’re so glad the download process was smooth and that you found the pattern beginner-friendly. It’s one of our favorites for exploring fabric combinations—there’s so much room to play with textures and prints!
Your finished bag is sew pretty! So bright and fun! Feel free to post in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Group or tag us on social media—we’re always inspired by what our makers create!
Thanks again for being part of our community.
I loved making this tote bag. The instructions were easy to follow. The recessed zipper was a first for me and probably the most challenging component to the bag. However, the YouTube video very helpful. I added interior pockets to make the inside more workable for me. I am so pleased with how it turned out.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved making the Anna Tote. Tackling a recessed zipper for the first time is no small feat—kudos to you for taking it on and making it work beautifully! We're so glad the YouTube video helped guide you through it.
Adding interior pockets is such a smart customization. It’s always inspiring to see makers adapt patterns to suit their needs. Your finsihed tote is outstanding-thank you for sharing!
I am a true novice at sewing. I started 3 months ago and have only sewn simple curtains, pillow cases and zip pouches.
I would classify this as very challenging but very doable for a novice. Lets just say, i got to know my seem ripper very well and dropped some curse bombs but i learned alot and my bag turned out beautifully.
I had only two reasons for not giving 5 stars
1. The pocket size is too small for a phone and i wish there were pockets inside. Once i finished i could see how these things could be adjusted, but ,as a new sewer, I didnt feel confident trying to rewrite any parts of the pattern.
2. It would have been a HUUUGE help to have had actual photos rather than illustrations.
We are delighted to see how your tote turned out. We appreciate your review and I will pass along your comments. If not a member-you may want to join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to show off your makes. Happy Sewing!
A beautiful and large tote bag with easy to follow directions. My first time adding a recessed zipper but the video eased the way.
Thank you Sue. So happy that you found the bag easy to make. Your's is beautiful! We appreciate your business and we hope to see what you are working on next. If not a member-you may want to join our Sallie Tomato Paterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to show off your makes. Happy Sewing!
I recently got the pattern and I’m eager to start it but I have a few projects to finish first.
Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you were pleased with the pattern. Please like our Youtube channel so you know when new tutorials are available. We also have a great Facebook group-Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware group to join to show off your makes and more inspiration.

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Love this bag pattern, starting with the easy to download pattern. Very good bag for beginners with many variations in fabric arrangements and choices.
Hi Diane,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of the Anna Bag pattern! We’re so glad the download process was smooth and that you found the pattern beginner-friendly. It’s one of our favorites for exploring fabric combinations—there’s so much room to play with textures and prints!
Your finished bag is sew pretty! So bright and fun! Feel free to post in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Group or tag us on social media—we’re always inspired by what our makers create!
Thanks again for being part of our community.
I loved making this tote bag. The instructions were easy to follow. The recessed zipper was a first for me and probably the most challenging component to the bag. However, the YouTube video very helpful. I added interior pockets to make the inside more workable for me. I am so pleased with how it turned out.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved making the Anna Tote. Tackling a recessed zipper for the first time is no small feat—kudos to you for taking it on and making it work beautifully! We're so glad the YouTube video helped guide you through it.
Adding interior pockets is such a smart customization. It’s always inspiring to see makers adapt patterns to suit their needs. Your finsihed tote is outstanding-thank you for sharing!
I am a true novice at sewing. I started 3 months ago and have only sewn simple curtains, pillow cases and zip pouches.
I would classify this as very challenging but very doable for a novice. Lets just say, i got to know my seem ripper very well and dropped some curse bombs but i learned alot and my bag turned out beautifully.
I had only two reasons for not giving 5 stars
1. The pocket size is too small for a phone and i wish there were pockets inside. Once i finished i could see how these things could be adjusted, but ,as a new sewer, I didnt feel confident trying to rewrite any parts of the pattern.
2. It would have been a HUUUGE help to have had actual photos rather than illustrations.
We are delighted to see how your tote turned out. We appreciate your review and I will pass along your comments. If not a member-you may want to join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to show off your makes. Happy Sewing!
A beautiful and large tote bag with easy to follow directions. My first time adding a recessed zipper but the video eased the way.
Thank you Sue. So happy that you found the bag easy to make. Your's is beautiful! We appreciate your business and we hope to see what you are working on next. If not a member-you may want to join our Sallie Tomato Paterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to show off your makes. Happy Sewing!
I recently got the pattern and I’m eager to start it but I have a few projects to finish first.
Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you were pleased with the pattern. Please like our Youtube channel so you know when new tutorials are available. We also have a great Facebook group-Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware group to join to show off your makes and more inspiration.