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Language: All sewing patterns and eBooks are provided in English.
Everything you need to sew your first confident tote: the knowledge + the pattern, for less than the fabric you'll use to make it.
The Sew Better Bags eBook teaches you the techniques behind every polished, structured bag, and the Easy Charm Tote gives you the ideal first project to put them into practice.
Learn the techniques. Sew the tote. Build your confidence.
✔️ Sew Better Bags eBook + Easy Charm Tote pattern
✔️ Save when you buy together
✔️ Beginner – Confident Beginner
✔️ Nothing to print, just cut & measure
📘 Sew Better Bags eBook (30 pages)
A confidence-boosting digital guide to the techniques and small details behind professional-looking bags, all on a basic domestic machine. Inside, you'll learn:
👜 Easy Charm Tote Pattern (10 pages + full video tutorial)
A quick, beginner-friendly tote. 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). Cut-and-measure, no printable templates. Perfect for rotary cutter and ruler users.
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.
Need support or want to share your finished tote?
Join the Be Mandy Things Maker Group for tutorials, tips, and a community of bagmakers cheering you on.
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 support@bemandythings.com.
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✓ Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams
✓ Most patterns are cut-and-measure (no printing or taping). If a pattern includes a printable template, it’s listed in Pattern Details above.
✓ Materials + Supply List with Cutting Instructions
✓ Lifetime access, so you can re-download anytime*
*contact us at support@bemandythings.com for any help with download access
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!
