I made the mini and I believe the dimensions you have for piece C should be 9 x 3 1/4 instead of 9 x 3 3/4. I may have done something wrong but if you shorten PC, the mini is 6 inches tall.
Thank you so much for your feedback! It sounds like the measurement difference you’re seeing is likely due to the seam allowance used when inserting the zipper. This should be 3/8' versus 1/4' for the rest of the bag. If a smaller or inconsistent seam allowance is taken, Piece C can appear too tall, which affects the finished height of the mini size.
Your note is still very helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to share what you experienced while sewing. If you ever have questions while working through a pattern, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help! Your Zippy turned out great and we appreciate you sharing here. Happy Sewing!
I really love this mid-sized bag and so do my customers.
'Thank you, Judith! We’re so glad you and your customers love the mid-sized Zippy Bag. It’s wonderful to hear our patterns are helping you create pieces that delight others. We hope you’ll show off your make in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware-happy sewing.
I absolutely love this pattern. It turned out so well and was super easy to put together. I will be creating more of these bags for sure!
Thank you, Elizabeth! We’re so glad the Zippy Bag pattern was a hit—and your Halloween version looks absolutely delightful! Love those fabric choices. It’s always exciting to see how makers personalize their projects. We’d love to see your future creations too! Feel free to join our Facebook group, Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware, where makers share ideas, inspiration, and seasonal flair just like yours. Happy Sewing!
Just absolutely love this Zippy bag. So easy and quick to make, loads of room with all the pockets. So happy to have found this Sallie Tomato pattern. I made one for my sisters birthday ( she loved it), when my daughter saw it she wanted one too.
We’re so glad you love the Zippy bag—it’s one of our favorites too! It’s amazing how a well-designed pattern can turn into a gift that keeps on giving. Your rendition turned out wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your story, and we’d love to see your creations in our Facebook group, Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware. It’s a great space to connect, inspire, and celebrate projects just like yours!
Received the pattern and made 3 bags immediately. Have had many compliments and will be making more.
Hi Becky,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Zippy Bags pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you jumped right in and made three bags—what an amazing start! It’s even better to know you’ve received so many compliments. We love that you’re already planning to make more.
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 creations, get inspired, and connect with fellow makers who love sewing just as much as you do.
Thanks again for your support and happy stitching!
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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I made the mini and I believe the dimensions you have for piece C should be 9 x 3 1/4 instead of 9 x 3 3/4. I may have done something wrong but if you shorten PC, the mini is 6 inches tall.
Thank you so much for your feedback! It sounds like the measurement difference you’re seeing is likely due to the seam allowance used when inserting the zipper. This should be 3/8' versus 1/4' for the rest of the bag. If a smaller or inconsistent seam allowance is taken, Piece C can appear too tall, which affects the finished height of the mini size.
Your note is still very helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to share what you experienced while sewing. If you ever have questions while working through a pattern, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help! Your Zippy turned out great and we appreciate you sharing here. Happy Sewing!
I really love this mid-sized bag and so do my customers.
'Thank you, Judith! We’re so glad you and your customers love the mid-sized Zippy Bag. It’s wonderful to hear our patterns are helping you create pieces that delight others. We hope you’ll show off your make in our Sallie Tomato Patterns & Hardware-happy sewing.
I absolutely love this pattern. It turned out so well and was super easy to put together. I will be creating more of these bags for sure!
Thank you, Elizabeth! We’re so glad the Zippy Bag pattern was a hit—and your Halloween version looks absolutely delightful! Love those fabric choices. It’s always exciting to see how makers personalize their projects. We’d love to see your future creations too! Feel free to join our Facebook group, Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware, where makers share ideas, inspiration, and seasonal flair just like yours. Happy Sewing!
Just absolutely love this Zippy bag. So easy and quick to make, loads of room with all the pockets. So happy to have found this Sallie Tomato pattern. I made one for my sisters birthday ( she loved it), when my daughter saw it she wanted one too.
We’re so glad you love the Zippy bag—it’s one of our favorites too! It’s amazing how a well-designed pattern can turn into a gift that keeps on giving. Your rendition turned out wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your story, and we’d love to see your creations in our Facebook group, Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware. It’s a great space to connect, inspire, and celebrate projects just like yours!
Received the pattern and made 3 bags immediately. Have had many compliments and will be making more.
Hi Becky,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Zippy Bags pattern! We’re thrilled to hear you jumped right in and made three bags—what an amazing start! It’s even better to know you’ve received so many compliments. We love that you’re already planning to make more.
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 creations, get inspired, and connect with fellow makers who love sewing just as much as you do.
Thanks again for your support and happy stitching!