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Sew professional-looking bags—even on a basic machine. This 28-page digital guide includes the upgraded Sunset 2.0 pouch pattern, bagmaking supplier links, interfacing + needle cheat sheets, and beginner-friendly tips to help your bags look store-bought.
Think you need a fancy machine to sew boutique-quality bags? Think again.
The Sew Better Bags eBook is your step-by-step, confidence-boosting guide to professional results—without the overwhelm.
Whether you’re brand new to bagmaking or tired of feeling unsure every time you sew a zipper or layer foam, this digital guide is your shortcut to better bags using tools and techniques that actually work (on machines you already have).
📌 Exclusive Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch Pattern
This is an upgrade to my current pattern, the original Sunset Zipper Pouch, designed to master sewing zippers into bags. The upgrade pattern includes the template and how to sew your zipper straight, but also includes instructions for boxed corners, interfacing, and zipper fixes for common struggles like:
🧵 My Signature Interfacing Trio Technique and Interfacing Cheat Sheet
Learn exactly how to give your bags the structure they need—without making them stiff, crunchy, or bulky.
🪡 Bagmaking Needle Guide + Cheat Sheet
Know which needle to grab and why it matters—especially when sewing faux leather, cork or thick layers.
🛍️ Bagmaker Supply Chart
All my favorite beginner-friendly suppliers and materials, organized by category (plus clickable links to shop).
🎯 Pro Tips for Sewing on a Basic Machine
My exact stitch length, thread, and real-world advice for using a machine like “Betty,” my trusty Brother.
I spent years piecing this info together—through YouTube tutorials, trial-and-error, and lots of not-so-cute bags. Now I’ve bundled everything I wish I had when I started into one guide that helps you start strong and grow your skills with confidence.
This eBook is valued at $47+—but I’m offering it at a special launch price to support the next wave of confident bagmakers.
You’ll receive a PDF download link immediately after purchase. No physical product will be shipped.
How You'll Get Your Files:
After purchase, you’ll receive:
If you purchased a bundle, all included patterns will be in that same download.
Need help? Just reply to your order email—I'm happy to assist!
Ready to put your newly upgraded skills to use and create a tote and matching pouch?! Use the dropdown to bundle in one or both of these tote bag patterns at a special price—exclusive to eBook buyers:
✨ Pair it with:
💬 Have questions before you buy? Message me on Instagram @bemandythings or email amanda@bemandythings.com.
Reading it makes it look easy!
Due to illness I could not make one yet.
Thank you so much. I am a "beginner" sewer and really appreciate the step by step instructions with paying! As stated I am a beginner and being able to have step by step instructions is very helpful. Hopefully I will keep improving and will purchase more of your patterns.
I can't wait to start making the Easy Charm Tote. My machine is currently in the shop getting a tune up. This will be my first tote and after reading the entire pattern I know it will be a success!
Great lil pattern. Easy directions.
I love the basket and the pattern was easy to follow!!
Looks very easy. Havent started yet but excited to try it.
Love the pattern so easy and well written,
Really great instructions. So easy to follow. I love this pattern.
The instructions are very well written. I've read them, but have not yet made the item.
Loved it reduced it in size and very happy
This is such a clear and easy pattern with very professional results!! Great for a special present to hold a bottle!!! I have made a few in different fabrics and love them and have added a gift tag to the handle. A fun project which I thoroughly recommend.
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!
Easy to follow directions!! Bag turned out super cute!! 💕
Thanks you for this pattern. I haven't had chance to try it yet, but a quick perusal indicates that it will be a handy little project with very clear instructions. Look forward to making several of these pouches in the near future.
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.
