Essential Bag Making Reference Tool: Complete Guide to Materials, Bag Styles & Techniques; Tips & Troubleshooting Solutions

Your compact guide to endless bag-making possibilities!

Bag-making expert Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato is back with the ultimate go-to guide for every bag-making adventure! This compact reference tool contains encyclopedic instructions on choosing and working with bag-making fabrics, hardware, and zippers. Explore dozens of bag shapes, from duffels to clutches, slings to backpacks, and so much more! This handy reference makes all the possibilities of bag-making exciting and easy to navigate, turning options into opportunities for creativity. Packed with essential skills and clear guidance, it's your go-to tool for mastering bag-making as a technique and crafting bags that are stylish and uniquely yours.

• Part of our popular reference series and authored by Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering bag-making essentials
• Learn everything you need to know to craft one-of-a-kind bags, from choosing the right materials to installing notions and making structured accessories
• Dive deep into unique fabrics like cork, vinyl, and kraft-tex, and get expert insights on hardware, closures, straps, and more--your quick encyclopedia for bag-making success

Author: Jessica Sallie Barrera
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Published: 10/28/2025
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.67w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781644036488


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 125

About the Author
Jessica Barrera is the founder of Sallie Tomato, a popular pattern line and online shop for bag-making supplies and fabric. Sallie is an author, teacher, and lifelong member of the sewing industry. She lives in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Sallietomato.com