Free! Back to Basics Tote Instant Download

**Thank you so much, Yari!**
Congratulations on completing your Back to Basics Tote—what an amazing personal milestone, especially as someone just starting out with sewing. Your determination really shines through, and we’re so glad the tutorial and materials were helpful along the way. It turned out beautiful and we hope you love using it.

Sticky fabric can be *so* frustrating, even with a Teflon foot, so you’re not alone in that experience. A roller foot is a great next step to try, and many makers find it gives that extra glide on tricky materials. We love that you kept experimenting and didn’t give up. Your perseverance paid off beautifully.

Sending warm greetings right back to you in Puerto Rico, and if you ever want to share a photo of your finished tote, we’d be thrilled to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your journey will inspire so many others.

Thank you so much, Teri!
We’re delighted to hear how much you’re loving the Back to Basics Tote. It really does offer plenty of room, and making it in faux leather gives it such a beautiful, polished finish. We’re so glad it came together so well for you.

If you ever feel like sharing a photo of your tote, we’d love to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your projects always inspire the community.

Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the Back to Basics Tote pattern. It really is such a simple, elegant project, and I hope you have a wonderful time making it. We’d also love to see your finished tote — feel free to share it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook Group!

Thank you so much, Isabelle! It sounds like you created a truly beautiful version of the Back to Basics Tote. Soft lined vinyl can be a challenge, but you made all the right adjustments — switching needles, adding a batik lining, and using a Teflon foot were perfect choices. We’re thrilled the sewing tips helped everything come together so well. We’d love to see your finished bag! Please show it off in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group or tag us on Instagram @sallietomatopatterns -Happy sewing.

Thank you so much, Donna! We’re delighted to hear the Back to Basics Tote came together easily for you. Clear instructions make all the difference, and we’re so glad you’re enjoying our patterns — free ones included. We’d love to see your finished tote! Please show it off in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group or tag us on Instagram @sallietomatopatterns Happy Sewing and creating!

**Thank you so much, Yari!**
Congratulations on completing your Back to Basics Tote—what an amazing personal milestone, especially as someone just starting out with sewing. Your determination really shines through, and we’re so glad the tutorial and materials were helpful along the way. It turned out beautiful and we hope you love using it.

Sticky fabric can be *so* frustrating, even with a Teflon foot, so you’re not alone in that experience. A roller foot is a great next step to try, and many makers find it gives that extra glide on tricky materials. We love that you kept experimenting and didn’t give up. Your perseverance paid off beautifully.

Sending warm greetings right back to you in Puerto Rico, and if you ever want to share a photo of your finished tote, we’d be thrilled to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your journey will inspire so many others.

Thank you so much, Teri!
We’re delighted to hear how much you’re loving the Back to Basics Tote. It really does offer plenty of room, and making it in faux leather gives it such a beautiful, polished finish. We’re so glad it came together so well for you.

If you ever feel like sharing a photo of your tote, we’d love to see it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook group. Your projects always inspire the community.

Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the Back to Basics Tote pattern. It really is such a simple, elegant project, and I hope you have a wonderful time making it. We’d also love to see your finished tote — feel free to share it in the Sallie Tomato Facebook Group!

Thank you so much, Isabelle! It sounds like you created a truly beautiful version of the Back to Basics Tote. Soft lined vinyl can be a challenge, but you made all the right adjustments — switching needles, adding a batik lining, and using a Teflon foot were perfect choices. We’re thrilled the sewing tips helped everything come together so well. We’d love to see your finished bag! Please show it off in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group or tag us on Instagram @sallietomatopatterns -Happy sewing.

Thank you so much, Donna! We’re delighted to hear the Back to Basics Tote came together easily for you. Clear instructions make all the difference, and we’re so glad you’re enjoying our patterns — free ones included. We’d love to see your finished tote! Please show it off in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group or tag us on Instagram @sallietomatopatterns Happy Sewing and creating!