Sew Better Bags - No Fancy Machine Required

Your beginner-friendly guide to confident, pro-level bagmaking

Ever feel like your sewing machine is holding you back?
Like you need a big fancy upgrade just to sew the bags you really want to make?

I’m Amanda, the bagmaker behind Be Mandy Things—and I’m here to tell you:
You don’t need an industrial machine to sew bags that look store-bought.

You just need this guide.


🧷 What’s Inside:

The exclusive Sunset Pouch 2.0
A brand-new version of my bestselling zipper pouch pattern—designed to fix common mistakes like:

Saggy linings

Warped zippers

Tabs that disappear into the seams

My trusted interfacing trio + cheat sheet
Learn exactly what to use (and what to skip!) to give your bags structure without bulk.

Bagmaker needle guide
Get the 411 on which needle to use, when to size up, and how to sew thick layers without snapping a thing.

The ultimate supply chart
Find the tools, materials, and shops I recommend—all in one place.

Tips for sewing faux leather, cork, and foam
Including stitch length hacks, seam grading, and pro-level finishing tricks.


🎯 This is for you if:

You’ve got a basic machine 

You’ve dreamed of sewing bags that don’t look homemade

You’re tired of wasting time on blogs and videos that don’t show the full picture

You want a step-by-step plan to make your next bag your best one yet


🛍️ Get the Guide

This 28-page guide is valued at $47+
(because trust me—you’d spend that guessing on supplies alone)

But today, it’s yours for just:

👉 $12

(click the link ➡) 🔗Oooohhhhh, I NEED This!


💬 Still on the fence?

Here’s what makes this different:
I’ve stitched every tip, every photo, and every piece of advice from years of trial, error, and real sewing room experience. This isn’t fluff. This is the guide I wish I had when I started.


💡 Sewing confidence doesn’t come from a $3,000 machine. It comes from knowing how to use the one you’ve already got.


️ Let’s sew better bags, together.

My Favorite Sallie Tomato Bagmaking Supplies

As a Sallie Tomato affiliate, I get to test some of the best bagmaking materials out there—and I only share what I actually use and love. Below are the exact items from my latest unboxing video that I can’t wait to sew with!

These are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my bagmaking adventures!

Want a peek inside the box?

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