
The Ultimate Circle Bag Tutorial featuring the Gwen Sewing Pattern with Sallie Tomato
Jessica Barrera- Fabric by Yard
- Totes, Bag, Purses
- Intermediate
- Quilt size 8" × 8"
This tutorial showcases an updated version of the Sallie Tomato DIY Circle Bag tutorial. This ultimate circle bag includes a full sized pattern, metric measurements, bias binding technique, lining, exterior and interior lining and much more! Join Kate for a step by step video tutorial and get sewing on your new bag!

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
- 1:43Let’s Get Started
- 2:20Fuse Interfacing to Coordinating Pieces
- 3:19Optional: Attach Stabilizer to Foam Pieces
- 4:10Create Exterior Zipper Pocket
- 8:29Optional: Add a Handmade Label
- 9:10Attach Foam/Fleece to Coordinating Pieces
- 11:51Make & Attach Interior Slip Pocket
- 13:09Create Interior Zipper Pocket
- 14:08Assemble Front & Back Panels
- 15:13Assemble Zipper Gusset
- 18:37Prepare & Attach Handle
- 24:27Complete Gusset
- 28:23Prepare Bias Binding
- 31:32Assemble the Bag
- 42:33Make & Attach Adjustable Strap
- 45:30Optional: Create a Webbing Strap
- 48:30Optional: Create a Tassel
- 49:06Closing
Common Questions
What is covered in The Ultimate Circle Bag Tutorial featuring the Gwen Sewing Pattern with Sallie Tomato?
This tutorial showcases an updated version of the Sallie Tomato DIY Circle Bag tutorial. This ultimate circle bag includes a full sized pattern, metric measurements, bias binding technique, lining, exterior and interior lining and much more! Join Kate for a step by step video...
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:50:04.
Are supplies listed for this tutorial?
Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.



