Sew Better Bags eBook + Easy Charm Tote Pattern Bundle

$20.00 USD $53.00 USD

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Learn the techniques. Sew the tote. Build your confidence.

If you’re ready to sew bags that actually look professional — even on a basic sewing machine — this bundle is the perfect place to start.

The Sew Better Bags eBook teaches you the essential techniques behind every polished, structured bag (interfacing, seam grading, thread choice, and that perfectly “snatched” lining), while the Easy Charm Tote Pattern gives you the ideal project to put those skills into practice.

You’ll learn the why behind better bagmaking — and then immediately get to sew your first clean, confidence-boosting tote.


✂️ What’s Included

📘 Sew Better Bags eBook (30 pages)
A confidence-boosting digital guide that walks you through the techniques and small details behind professional-looking bags — all on a basic domestic machine.

Inside, you’ll learn:

  • How to choose and layer interfacing for structure that lasts (now with an expanded Interfacing Guide + Cheat Sheet)
  • Which needles and threads work best for cotton, canvas, cork, and faux leather
  • How to grade seams and reduce bulk for crisp, smooth corners
  • My simple tapered-seam trick for linings that fit perfectly — not saggy
  • Stitch length and thread tips for polished, professional results
  • A complete Bagmaker’s Supply Chart with trusted sources across the U.S. + Canada

A $47 USD value, included in this bundle for one low price.

👜 Easy Charm Tote Pattern (10 pages + full video tutorial)
A quick, beginner-friendly tote pattern that pairs perfectly with your new skills.
Sew it with charm squares, fat quarters, or your favorite stash fabrics — no pockets or closures, just clean lines that highlight your fabric (and your technique).
This is a cut-and-measure pattern — no printable templates required. Perfect for rotary cutter and ruler users.


💡 Why You’ll Love It

  • Step-by-step, beginner-friendly instructions
  • Visual, easy-to-follow guidance with color photos
  • Learn and apply new techniques immediately
  • Perfect for quilters easing into bagmaking
  • A fast, satisfying make that helps you sew with confidence

📄 Bundle Details

  • Digital download — instant access after checkout
  • Includes Sew Better Bags eBook (20 pages) + Easy Charm Tote Pattern (10 pages)
  • Files delivered via email and order confirmation page
  • Works with any domestic sewing machine
  • All sales are final — no refunds or exchanges
  • No physical product will be shipped
  • Cut-and-measure pattern — no printable templates

🧵 Skill Level

Beginner – Confident Beginner

If you can sew a straight line, you can sew this bag — and the eBook will teach you the finishing techniques that make it look handcrafted, not homemade.


💬 Join the Community

Need support or want to share your finished tote?
Join the Be Mandy Things Sewing Pattern Facebook Group for tutorials, tips, and a community of bagmakers cheering you on.


🔒 Terms of Use

This digital sewing pattern and eBook are for personal use and small handmade sales only.
You may sell finished items made using this pattern on a limited scale (such as markets or Etsy).
Commercial production, duplication, or teaching from these materials is not permitted.

Please credit Be Mandy Things as the pattern designer when sharing or selling finished items.
These files may not be copied, distributed, or used in group instruction without written permission.
To inquire about group licensing or instructor certification, please contact amanda@bemandythings.com.

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