{"title":"Mae Zipper Tote Bag Pattern Collection","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mae Zipper Tote is a roomy, structured tote with a zippered top, six interior pockets, and private video support to help you through the trickier parts. Shop Mae on her own or choose from the bundle options below to find the one that fits you best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sew-better-bags-ebook-growing-bagmaker-bundle","title":"Sew Better Bags eBook + Growing Bagmaker Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to level up? Get the knowledge + 3 skill-building patterns that take you from confident beginner to accomplished bagmaker, all in one bundle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Why Bagmakers Love This Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Learn the techniques, then immediately put them into practice\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Save big vs. buying separately\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Three patterns that progressively build your skills and confidence\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ One purchase = everything you need to grow as a bagmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle pairs the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/sew-better-bags-ebook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSew Better Bags eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/growing-bagmaker-bundle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Bagmaker Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring three carefully chosen patterns that introduce new techniques and structure as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/sew-better-bags-ebook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSew Better Bags eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teaches you the \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/growing-bagmaker-bundle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Bagmaker Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e helps you sew the \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e, with three projects that stretch your skills in all the right ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧵 What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📘 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/sew-better-bags-ebook\"\u003eSew Better Bags eBook\u003c\/a\u003e (30 pages)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA confidence-boosting digital guide that breaks down the techniques behind polished, professional-looking bags, all on a basic domestic sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose and layer interfacing for structure that lasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(includes the expanded Interfacing Guide + Cheat Sheet)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich needles and threads work best for cotton, canvas, cork, and faux leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to grade seams and reduce bulk for crisp, clean corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy simple tapered-seam trick for linings that fit, not sag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch length and thread tips for polished results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete Bagmaker's Supply Chart with trusted sources in the U.S. + Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ A \u003cstrong\u003e$47 USD value\u003c\/strong\u003e, included in this bundle for one low price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/joanna-tote-bag-pattern\"\u003eJoanna Tote Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e (Full PDF)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA structured everyday tote that introduces interior slip pockets and magnetic snap closures, your first step into hardware and finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/products\/mae-zipper-tote-bag-pattern-video\"\u003eMae Zipper Tote Bag Pattern + Video\u003c\/a\u003e (Full PDF)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roomy, structured tote with a zippered top and six interior slip pockets. 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All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be Mandy Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54530072641858,"sku":null,"price":48.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6248\/7618\/files\/SBB_Growing_50cac750-dbd9-4552-8100-001bef65ca03.png?v=1790571023"},{"product_id":"mae-zipper-tote-bag-pattern","title":"Mae Zipper Tote Bag Pattern + Video Support","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bemandythings.com\/pages\/tote-zipper-closure\"\u003eJoin the Mae Waitlist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove the room of a big tote, but wish you could zip the whole thing closed? Meet Mae. It’s a structured bag with space for the things you carry and a zippered top that keeps them from sitting out in the open. Pack it for a weekend away, use it for everyday hauling or sewing supplies, or make it a handmade diaper bag. 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The videos are designed to give you extra visual help as you work through the pattern and are not a complete start-to-finish sew-along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love Mae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip the top closed instead of leaving everything exposed in an open tote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry more without losing the little things: six divided interior slip pockets give your large tote practical organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound pocket edges, two zipper tabs, and a structured, lined finish give Mae its polished look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate video support is included for \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eselect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e construction steps, so you can see a technique when that’s more helpful than reading about it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae brings familiar tote and zipper-pouch skills into one larger project. 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You'll practice pockets, structure, and closures while taking on projects suited to a confident beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included (3 Patterns)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Tote:\u003c\/strong\u003e A structured everyday tote with interior slip pockets and a magnetic snap closure. Make a roomy bag for daily use while practicing a tidy lined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMae Zipper Tote Pattern + Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e A roomy, structured tote with a zippered top and six interior slip pockets. The pattern includes instructions for fabric handles or webbing, and you can sew it on a domestic machine without installing hardware. It uses a cut-and-measure format with no templates. The written PDF includes all instructions, with private video support from zipper construction through about two-thirds of the pattern. 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