
DIY Stylish Mini Tote Featuring the Novak Pattern with Sallie Tomato
Jessica Barrera- Fabric by Yard
- Totes, Bag, Purses
- Intermediate
- Quilt size 9" × 9"
Novak is a minimalist tote you'll reach for time after time. This bag features interior pockets, convenient handles, an adjustable strap, and a zipper top closure to keep your items safe and secure. Try using our new, Make-a-Strap webbing for a comfortable fit, and to customize the style of your bag! The name and design of this pattern was inspired by popular Hollywood star of the 1950s, Kim Novak.

Instructor
Jessica Barrera
Jessica Barrera is the Founder and Owner of Sallie Tomato, a provider of original sewing patterns, as well as designer patterns from other companies, bag kits, purse hardware, nylon-coil handbag zippers, a wide variety of cotton, canvas, cork & faux leather fabrics - plus sewing machines, notions, interfacings & stabilizers, & more!
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Chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 2:49Fuse Interfacing to Coordinating Pieces
- 3:15Prepare Exterior Panels
- 4:37Shape Exterior And Interior Panels
- 6:15Shape & Attach Handles
- 11:19Make & Attach Strap Connectors
- 12:47Make & Attach Slip Pocket
- 13:11Create Interior Zipper Pocket
- 14:05Prepare Zipper
- 15:28Assemble Bag
- 20:02Make the Adjustable Strap
- 20:42Optional: Make & Attach a Tassel
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Novak is a minimalist tote you'll reach for time after time. This bag features interior pockets, convenient handles, an adjustable strap, and a zipper top closure to keep your items safe and secure. Try using our new, Make-a-Strap webbing for a comfortable fit, and to customiz...
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