Thank you so much, Claudia!
Making three Mia bags in a week is amazing — what a creative streak! We love that you explored so many different material combinations, from cork and cotton to vinyl, linen, faux leather, and canvas. It really shows how versatile the pattern is and how much fun you had experimenting. The one you included for the review turned out fabulous!!
If you ever want to share photos of your trio, we’d be thrilled to see them in the Sallie Tomato Facebook Group. Your projects always inspire the community.
First thing—follow the video along with the pattern! Jess walks you through each step and gives plenty of tips to make the process go smoothly. I am so impressed with the finished look. I am looking forward to making more for gifts. Thanks for a great beginner pattern, I’m hooked!
Thank you so much, Kathi!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed making the Mia — it truly is a perfect beginner bag. Following the video along with the pattern makes such a difference, and we love that Jess’s step‑by‑step tips helped everything go smoothly for you. Your finished look is fantastic, and it’s wonderful to know you’re already excited to make more as gifts. The patriotic fabric combo is awesome!
Thanks again for sharing your experience — we’re so glad this pattern has you hooked.
I am a beginner in making handbags and wallets . The pattern and tutorial was awesome ! I had no problems following the directions and the bag turned out wonderful and I’m proud to show to family and friends .
Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m thrilled to hear how well your Mia bag turned out — especially as a beginner. The pattern and tutorial are designed to make the process smooth, so it’s wonderful to know they helped you feel confident every step of the way. You should be proud of your finished bag, and I love that you’re already showing it off to family and friends. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Excellent directions!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the directions for the Mia paper pattern worked well for you—clear instructions can make all the difference in an enjoyable sewing experience. ✨
We can't wait to see your finished project! Please post on the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. Thanks again for your feedback and happy stitching!
Loved the pattern like all the rest. Very clear instructions. Thanks for making these!
Thank you so much. We are very happy to know that you found the instructions easy to follow-that is our goal so your bagmaking is a pleasure. 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!
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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Thank you so much, Claudia!
Making three Mia bags in a week is amazing — what a creative streak! We love that you explored so many different material combinations, from cork and cotton to vinyl, linen, faux leather, and canvas. It really shows how versatile the pattern is and how much fun you had experimenting. The one you included for the review turned out fabulous!!
If you ever want to share photos of your trio, we’d be thrilled to see them in the Sallie Tomato Facebook Group. Your projects always inspire the community.
First thing—follow the video along with the pattern! Jess walks you through each step and gives plenty of tips to make the process go smoothly. I am so impressed with the finished look. I am looking forward to making more for gifts. Thanks for a great beginner pattern, I’m hooked!
Thank you so much, Kathi!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed making the Mia — it truly is a perfect beginner bag. Following the video along with the pattern makes such a difference, and we love that Jess’s step‑by‑step tips helped everything go smoothly for you. Your finished look is fantastic, and it’s wonderful to know you’re already excited to make more as gifts. The patriotic fabric combo is awesome!
Thanks again for sharing your experience — we’re so glad this pattern has you hooked.
I am a beginner in making handbags and wallets . The pattern and tutorial was awesome ! I had no problems following the directions and the bag turned out wonderful and I’m proud to show to family and friends .
Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m thrilled to hear how well your Mia bag turned out — especially as a beginner. The pattern and tutorial are designed to make the process smooth, so it’s wonderful to know they helped you feel confident every step of the way. You should be proud of your finished bag, and I love that you’re already showing it off to family and friends. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Excellent directions!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the directions for the Mia paper pattern worked well for you—clear instructions can make all the difference in an enjoyable sewing experience. ✨
We can't wait to see your finished project! Please post on the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. Thanks again for your feedback and happy stitching!
Loved the pattern like all the rest. Very clear instructions. Thanks for making these!
Thank you so much. We are very happy to know that you found the instructions easy to follow-that is our goal so your bagmaking is a pleasure. 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!