The bag is amazing! Instead of two zipper pockets, I did one slip pocket and one zipper pocket on the inside. I've done the bag at 100% tote, and 83% tote. I have not done the other one yet. The pattern was really really great, but the instructions are not so great. If there was not such a wonderful video online from Sallie Tomato, I would not have been able to get through. But the video is amazing and I was able to finish several bags.
Thank you so much, September!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you love the Charade pattern—and wow, you’ve been busy! Your pocket customization sounds fantastic, and making the bag at both 100% and 83% is such a clever way to explore different sizes. We’re so glad the video tutorial helped guide you through the steps. Your feedback about the written instructions is truly appreciated and helps us continue improving.
The embroidery on the last photo is fantastic!
We love all the beautiful versions you’ve made!
If you’d like to share photos, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware group on Facebook. Happy sewing!
The pattern was easy to follow and turned out perfectly! My first time to work with cork, no problems at all.
Thank you so much, Clara! We’re thrilled to hear the Charade pattern was easy to follow and that your project turned out perfectly. And congratulations on working with cork for the first time—having no issues at all is such a win! When you’re ready, we’d love to see your finished bag. Feel free to share photos in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group. Thanks for sewing with us!
I love Sallie Tomato bag patterns. This is my third. Keep-em coming.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our bag patterns! We’re thrilled to hear Charade is your third—and we absolutely love your enthusiasm. It’s makers like you who inspire us to keep designing fresh, fun, and functional styles.
If you ever want to share your finished bags, we’d be delighted to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to connect with fellow makers and show off your growing collection.
Thanks again for sewing with us—and yes, more bags, and fun new products are definitely on the way!
The instructions are clear and the bag is lovely. I learned a lot from this pattern and will be making more of this and other patterns from Sallie Tomato.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you found the instructions clear and that you enjoyed making the bag. It’s wonderful that the pattern helped you learn something new—that’s exactly what we hope for with each design. We can’t wait to see what you create next with our other patterns. Happy sewing, and thanks again for your support!
Once I contacted SallieTomato for some assistance, the tote went together quickly and I get lots of compliments.
That means so much to us-we are happy to help and that is great that you are hearing great things about your bag. If not a member-please join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration. Happy sewing and thank you.
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!
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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The bag is amazing! Instead of two zipper pockets, I did one slip pocket and one zipper pocket on the inside. I've done the bag at 100% tote, and 83% tote. I have not done the other one yet. The pattern was really really great, but the instructions are not so great. If there was not such a wonderful video online from Sallie Tomato, I would not have been able to get through. But the video is amazing and I was able to finish several bags.
Thank you so much, September!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you love the Charade pattern—and wow, you’ve been busy! Your pocket customization sounds fantastic, and making the bag at both 100% and 83% is such a clever way to explore different sizes. We’re so glad the video tutorial helped guide you through the steps. Your feedback about the written instructions is truly appreciated and helps us continue improving.
The embroidery on the last photo is fantastic!
We love all the beautiful versions you’ve made!
If you’d like to share photos, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware group on Facebook. Happy sewing!
The pattern was easy to follow and turned out perfectly! My first time to work with cork, no problems at all.
Thank you so much, Clara! We’re thrilled to hear the Charade pattern was easy to follow and that your project turned out perfectly. And congratulations on working with cork for the first time—having no issues at all is such a win! When you’re ready, we’d love to see your finished bag. Feel free to share photos in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware Facebook group. Thanks for sewing with us!
I love Sallie Tomato bag patterns. This is my third. Keep-em coming.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our bag patterns! We’re thrilled to hear Charade is your third—and we absolutely love your enthusiasm. It’s makers like you who inspire us to keep designing fresh, fun, and functional styles.
If you ever want to share your finished bags, we’d be delighted to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to connect with fellow makers and show off your growing collection.
Thanks again for sewing with us—and yes, more bags, and fun new products are definitely on the way!
The instructions are clear and the bag is lovely. I learned a lot from this pattern and will be making more of this and other patterns from Sallie Tomato.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you found the instructions clear and that you enjoyed making the bag. It’s wonderful that the pattern helped you learn something new—that’s exactly what we hope for with each design. We can’t wait to see what you create next with our other patterns. Happy sewing, and thanks again for your support!
Once I contacted SallieTomato for some assistance, the tote went together quickly and I get lots of compliments.
That means so much to us-we are happy to help and that is great that you are hearing great things about your bag. If not a member-please join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook for more inspiration. Happy sewing and thank you.