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The Joanna Tote is a Confident Beginner pattern for a professional-looking bag on your domestic machine.
Clean construction, practical features and skills you'll use in every bag you make. Joanna is perfect when you're ready to level up from basic bags to something with more structure and style.
Whether this is your first structured tote or one of many, Joanna walks you through each step so everything makes sense as you sew.
✔️ Magnetic snap closure (with video)
✔️ Three bound interior pockets
✔️ Fat-quarter friendly
✔️ Finished size: 16"W × 11.5"H × 4"D
Joanna is also available with the Sew Better Bags eBook, so you can learn the fundamentals behind structure, interfacing and clean finishes and then apply them right away. 👉 View the Joanna + Sew Better Bags Bundle
Joanna is also included in the Growing Bagmaker Bundle, 3 essential bag patterns that build your skills from structured totes to versatile accessories. 👉 View the Growing Bagmaker Bundle
Pair it with the Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch for a coordinating tote + pouch set, or the Frankie Zipper Pouch for a matching travel or gift set.
Do I need to print anything?
Nope! Joanna is all measure and cut, with nothing to print or tape.
What size is the finished Joanna Tote?
16" wide × 11.5" tall × 4" deep.
What skill level is Joanna?
Confident Beginner. It's perfect if you've made a bag or two.
How does it close?
With a magnetic snap, and there's a video showing you how to install it.
What kind of pockets does it have?
Three interior slip pockets with pocket binding, a different technique than Kathy's.
What kind of handles does it use?
Your choice: make your own with the included measurements and directions, or use webbing.
How does Joanna compare to your other tote patterns?
Joanna is a great next step after Easy Charm or Kathy, with a magnetic snap and a new pocket technique. Find the best tote bag sewing pattern for you →
This listing is for a digital sewing pattern only. No physical item will be shipped.
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This pattern is for personal use only. Handmade items made using this pattern may be sold on a small, handmade scale. Please credit Be Mandy Things as the designer.
This pattern may not be copied, shared, reproduced, or distributed in any form, including digitally, without written permission from the designer.
The pattern is written so clearly, just like Mandy was here with me! I love the details she tells you about that you can add if you want, like magnetic snaps and rivets for added security on the pockets and it’s so easy to customize pockets etc… this was my very first purse project and it wasn’t the least bit complicated or stressful, so proud of how well it turned out
this pattern was very well written and easy to follow. Since purchasing last week I have made 4 Joanne tote bags!
Instructions were perfect! Easy to follow and understand. My bag came out beautifully!
It went together very easily.
This pattern was very easy to follow!
Love this pattern- so straight forward I’ve already made five! Using as gifts to those hosting us; house warming; and “just because”. Definitely the most straight forward construction instructions I’ve ever followed!
I’ve made two of these (so far) and have many more planned!
This was a nice, straight forward, relatively simple design and the directions were great!
This pattern is sew easy to make, I’m in love with the beginner friendlyness of it and I’ve been able to increase my skill levels working with different materials.
very easy to follow directions.
Looks a great pattern easy to understand, spacious tote
The pattern is great! Simple clear and concise. I loved using it!
I have not made this yet. I love the size of this bag so that’s why I got it. It looks easy enough to do.
So easy to follow directions
Very pretty bag. I made the Kathy bag and wanted to try a different one.
Came out perfect!
Great pattern with excellent instructions.
Love this tote and can’t wait to make it!
Love it!
Do not like that there is no pattern to cut out. Would make the process easier. Lots of printing to do in order to get all institutions. Have not even attempt to make yet. . Advanced sewer. Guess im old fashion.
The Joanna Tote is a cut-and-measure pattern, which is clearly stated in the product description. There are no templates because all pieces are simple rectangles designed to be cut with a ruler, which also keeps printing to a minimum.
As a PDF pattern, it can be viewed digitally on an iPad or device instead of printing, if preferred.
These concerns relate to expectations around templates and printing, not the quality or clarity of the pattern itself.
Fast and can’t wait to get started
i never opened the said pattern , i cant find it now
Advertising for free tote;but can’t download unless I pay $8.00.
The pattern is great! I’m in the process of making it, everything is cut and ready to sew. I’ve used the pattern for the inside pocket on the charm tote and it turned out perfect!
Have not had a chance to look yet
Love it
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Very well laid out, tons of information on notions to have on hand before starting. Will refer to it for sure.
So easy to follow. Highly recommend. Mandy is an excellent teacher!!!
Great pattern with easy to follow instructions. My pouch turned out so cute!
Excellent pattern, one off the quickest I've sewn
Easy pretty. Great size
Very pleased with my purchase! Really great tips and tricks. Definitely purchase this, don’t wait it is that good. I’m new at sewing and it’s been very valuable to me.
I purchased the Kathy tote and Frankie pouch for my bundle. I downloaded the patterns but I have not yet had the chance to sew them up. Instructions look easy and I can’t wait to get started.
I love this pattern, and I love the finished product even more. The instructions were clear but there was one step where I did wish there was an accompanying video.
The book is very informative, easy to read and understand, has tables that are easy to use.
Great. Mainly all the information for bag making in one file. I make bags, pouches and such all time so I find it very handy.
I thought your instructions and video were great!
Great job!
This is a super pattern. Easy to follow directions and fast to make. I used some small pieces of leftover fabric for this project. Great to put items in for a gift for someone I’ll or just as a gift. Thank you Amanda for continuing to offer easy to follow, wonderful patterns.
Great pattern, easy to follow! Will purchase more patterns!
Lovely pattern. Can't wait to sew for Christmas quilt.
My first tote bag to make was the Kathy Tote Bag. I love the step by step instructions and detailed photos. Some steps I zipped through and some others I would go back and reread or double check what I was doing with the photos. I loved making this so much that I have several other patterns ready to get started on. Amanda makes her patterns so easy to understand and the added tips are excellent. My only problem is deciding what to make next. Thank you for understanding exactly what I need to be comfortable making a bag!
The pattern is written so clearly, just like Mandy was here with me! I love the details she tells you about that you can add if you want, like magnetic snaps and rivets for added security on the pockets and it’s so easy to customize pockets etc… this was my very first purse project and it wasn’t the least bit complicated or stressful, so proud of how well it turned out
this pattern was very well written and easy to follow. Since purchasing last week I have made 4 Joanne tote bags!
Instructions were perfect! Easy to follow and understand. My bag came out beautifully!
It went together very easily.
This pattern was very easy to follow!
Love this pattern- so straight forward I’ve already made five! Using as gifts to those hosting us; house warming; and “just because”. Definitely the most straight forward construction instructions I’ve ever followed!
I’ve made two of these (so far) and have many more planned!
This was a nice, straight forward, relatively simple design and the directions were great!
This pattern is sew easy to make, I’m in love with the beginner friendlyness of it and I’ve been able to increase my skill levels working with different materials.
very easy to follow directions.
Looks a great pattern easy to understand, spacious tote
The pattern is great! Simple clear and concise. I loved using it!
I have not made this yet. I love the size of this bag so that’s why I got it. It looks easy enough to do.
So easy to follow directions
Very pretty bag. I made the Kathy bag and wanted to try a different one.
Came out perfect!
Great pattern with excellent instructions.
Love this tote and can’t wait to make it!
Love it!
Do not like that there is no pattern to cut out. Would make the process easier. Lots of printing to do in order to get all institutions. Have not even attempt to make yet. . Advanced sewer. Guess im old fashion.
The Joanna Tote is a cut-and-measure pattern, which is clearly stated in the product description. There are no templates because all pieces are simple rectangles designed to be cut with a ruler, which also keeps printing to a minimum.
As a PDF pattern, it can be viewed digitally on an iPad or device instead of printing, if preferred.
These concerns relate to expectations around templates and printing, not the quality or clarity of the pattern itself.
Fast and can’t wait to get started
i never opened the said pattern , i cant find it now
Advertising for free tote;but can’t download unless I pay $8.00.
The pattern is great! I’m in the process of making it, everything is cut and ready to sew. I’ve used the pattern for the inside pocket on the charm tote and it turned out perfect!
Have not had a chance to look yet
Love it
