
Make the Dalana Book Bag with Sallie Tomato
Jessica Barrera- Fabric by Yard
- Modern
- Totes, Bag, Purses
- Quilt size 11" × 10"
Today Kate from Sallie Tomato is sewing the Dalana Book Bag – a streamlined, everyday crossbody with just the right amount of structure and style. This is an intermediate pattern perfect for any book lover!

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
- 2:54Getting Started
- 4:01Fuse Interior to Coordinating Pieces
- 4:29Shape Pieces
- 6:03Prepare Exterior Gusset
- 6:46Attach Heavy Stabilizer to Foam Base
- 7:27Attach Foam to Coordinating Pieces
- 9:58Make and Attach Exterior Pockets
- 15:39Install Snaps
- 18:57Attach Pencil Pockets
- 20:28Assemble Exterior
- 22:48Prepare and Attach Flap
- 25:39Make and Attach Interior Slip Pocket
- 26:51Complete Interior
- 29:19Assemble Bag
- 31:53Make an Adjustable Strap
- 33:23Closing
Common Questions
What is covered in Make the Dalana Book Bag with Sallie Tomato?
Today Kate from Sallie Tomato is sewing the Dalana Book Bag – a streamlined, everyday crossbody with just the right amount of structure and style. This is an intermediate pattern perfect for any book lover!
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:34:21.
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Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.



