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Everything you need to make a bag that holds its shape, closes cleanly, and looks like it cost more than it did. We carry the complete ByAnnie and Sallie Tomato lines plus hardware, elastic, cork, vinyl, and over 60 bag patterns — all organized by type below.

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Double Slide Red 30in Handbag Zipper | ByAnnie

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30in Double Slide Handbag Zipper is perfect for purses, totes and bags. The 4.5 nylon coil is strong and durable zip after zip and the wide zipper ...

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Double Slide Sable 30in Handbag Zipper | ByAnnie

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30in Double Slide Handbag Zipper is perfect for purses, totes and bags. The 4.5 nylon coil is strong and durable zip after zip and the wide zipper ...

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Black #5 Nylon Nickel Coil Zippers: 3 Yards With 9 Pulls - Sallie Tomato

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Black #5 Nylon Nickel Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls by Sallie Tomato - #ZBY5C11 Add style and functionality to your projects with th...

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Scarlett Hardware Kit Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Scarlett Hardware Kit - Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #LST130G Enhance your Scarlett Shoulder Bag with the Scarlett Hardware Kit in a ti...

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Burkett Bag Pattern by Sallie Tomato

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Burkett Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST231 Travel light and hands-free with the Burkett Pattern by Sallie Tomato! This drawstring bag is ...

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Clam Up Zipper Pouches #PBA275

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Clam Up Zipper Pouches #PBA275 Easy and fun to make, these bags in five sizes are perfect for storing and carrying make-up, sewing supplies, tech g...

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Scarlett Bag Pattern by Sallie Tomato

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Scarlett Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST130 Create a trendy and functional accessory with the Scarlett Pattern by Sallie Tomato! This hob...

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Double Slide Robbins Egg 30in Handbag Zipper | ByAnnie

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30in Double Slide Handbag Zipper is perfect for purses, totes and bags. The 4.5 nylon coil is strong and durable zip after zip and the wide zipper ...

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Natural Black Gold Flecked Pro Cork 1/2 Yard fabric - Sallie Tomato

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Natural Black Gold Flecked Pro Cork by Sallie Tomato - 1/2 Yard - #HCFBLGO Elevate your projects with the luxurious Natural Black Gold Flecked Pro...

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Belt Buckles 1.25 inch Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Belt Buckle 1 1/4" - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS219S Add a polished and professional touch to your adjustable strap projects wi...

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24 Large Rivets 13mm Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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24 Large Rivets 13mm - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS147S Add a sleek and professional touch to your handmade bags with Large Nick...

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Water Lilies Cork Fabric 1/2 Yard Cut

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Water Lilies Cork Fabric 1/2 Yard Cut - #HCFWALI   High quality cork fabric with fabric support backing. Cork fabric is environmentally and ecol...

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Ethnic Webbing 38mm Black White Grey #S1132F38-31

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Ethnic Webbing 38mm Black White Grey #S1132F38-31 1-1/2 Inch by 15.95 yards, ethnic webbing in colors: Beige, Silver, White. 80% Polyester, 20% Co...

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Tula Pink Webbing - Pink and Orange 1.5 inch

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1-1/2″ Webbing – Orange with Pink Tula Pink Webbing will accent any bag, purse or craft project with its bold colors and durable weave. Use in pla...

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Tula Pink Webbing - Lime and Turquoise 1.5 inch

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1-1/2″ Webbing – Lime with Turquoise Tula Pink Webbing will accent any bag, purse or craft project with its bold colors and durable weave. Use in ...

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Polypro Webbing 1in x 25yds Black # PPW1-BLK

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Polypro Webbing 1in x 25yds Black # PPW1-BLK Poly Propylene webbing great for handles and other strapping needs. 1 inch wide. Great for use with pa...

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Tula Pink Webbing Black and White 1.5 inch

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1-1/2″ Webbing – Black with White Tula Pink Webbing will accent any bag, purse or craft project with its bold colors and durable weave. Use in pla...

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Tula Pink Floral Reef Pencil Pouch

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Tula Pink Floral Reef Pencil Pouch Project Bag. Size: 10in x 5.5in.

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ByAnnie Lightweight Mesh Fabric Blastoff Blue 18in x 54in

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If you've been avoiding mesh because it slides all over the cutting mat and feeds unevenly through the machine — this one is different. ByAnnie's ...

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ByAnnie Lightweight Mesh Fabric Apple Green 18in x 54in

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Level 4 Basic Hardware Kit 3/4in Gunmetal - Sallie Tomato

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Level 4 Basic Hardware Kit 3/4in - Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS251B The Level 4 Basic Hardware Kit in Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato ...

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Soft and Stable White 100% Polyester Foam Stabilizer 72in x 58in

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Soft and Stable – White 100% Polyester Foam Stabilizer 72in × 58in (PBASS2072) From ByAnnie and designer Annie Unrein, Soft and Stable is the g...

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I'll Drink to That Bag Pattern

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I'll Drink to That is perfect for safely carrying a variety of beverages, glassware, and snacks!This handy carrier has two zippered front pockets a...

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Double Slide Jewel Green 30in Handbag Zipper | ByAnnie

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30in Double Slide Handbag Zipper is perfect for purses, totes and bags. The 4.5 nylon coil is strong and durable zip after zip and the wide zipper ...

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Double Slide Pale Pink 30in Handbag Zipper | ByAnnie

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30in Double Slide Handbag Zipper is perfect for purses, totes and bags. The 4.5 nylon coil is strong and durable zip after zip and the wide zipper ...

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Two Magnetic Snaps 1/2" Gunmetal STS175B

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Two Magnetic Snaps 1/2" Gunmetal #STS175B Magnetic snap closures are easy to open and close.  They cannot be seen from the outside of the bag - whi...

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Two Magnetic Snaps 1/2" Antique #STS175A

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Two Magnetic Snaps 1/2" Antique #STS175A Magnetic snap closures are easy to open and close.  They cannot be seen from the outside of the bag - whic...

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Eloquent Cork 1/2 Yard #HCFELOQ

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Eloquent Cork 1/2 Yard #HCFELOQ High quality cork fabric with fabric support backing. Cork fabric is environmentally and ecologically friendly. Th...

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Bloomwood Simple Storage Cubes Paper Pattern

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Create stylish and functional storage bins with this versatile sewing pattern. With three sizes to choose from, organize any space such as a playro...

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Sallie Tomato Vintage Sewing Machine Building Block Set

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Use this 250+ piece set to build a mini Vintage Sewing Machine! This set is meant to be displayed as a decorative piece. It is non-functional, &...

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Courtside bag pattern by Annie

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Courtside – Sport & Travel Backpack (Pattern #PBA303) From ByAnnie (designer Annie Unrein), Courtside is a sleek backpack designed to carry...

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Bowl Me Over 2.0 Pattern

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Bowl Me Over 2.0 – Classic Bowler Bag (Pattern #PBA249-2) From ByAnnie, this fun-to-make bag features a classic bowler silhouette with easy-to-...

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Travel Essentials 2.0 Bag Pattern

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Travel Essentials 2.0 – Organizer & Hot Tools Sleeve (Pattern #PBA201-2) Keep must-haves tidy at home or on the road with Travel Essentials...

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Two Triangle Rings 1" Nickel # STS185S

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Two Triangle Rings 1" Nickel # STS185S Triangle Rings are the perfect addition to purses, backpacks, handbags and more! Triangle Rings are functi...

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Four Rectangle Rings 3/4" - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS136B

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Four Rectangle Rings 3/4" - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS136B Add functionality and vintage charm to your handmade bags with Nickel Recta...

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Four Rectangle Rings 3/4" - Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS136B

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Four Rectangle Rings 3/4" - Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS136B Add functionality and vintage charm to your handmade bags with Gunmetal R...

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Four D-Rings 3/4" Nickel Finish STS114S

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Four D-Rings 3/4" Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS114S Add both functionality and style to your handmade projects with Nickel D-Rings by Sal...

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White #5 Nylon Gunmetal Coil Zippers - Sallie Tomato

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White #5 Nylon Gunmetal Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls by Sallie Tomato - #ZBY5C5 Create bold and stylish designs with the White #5 Nylon Gunm...

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Four Rectangle Rings 1 inch Antique Brass STS111AT

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Four Rectangle Rings 1" - Antique Brass Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS111AT Elevate your bag-making projects with Antique Brass Rectangle Rings by...

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Slider Widemouth 1-1/2in Antique Brass Set of Two # HAR15SLABTWO

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Slider Widemouth 1-1/2in Nickel Set of Two # HAR15SLNTWO

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Two Swivel Hooks 1 1/2" Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Two Triangle Rings 1 1/2" Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Two Swivel Hooks 1 1/2" Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Two Triangle Rings 1 1/2" Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Navy #3 Nylon Rose Gold Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls

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Sallie Tomato #3 Zippers by the Yard contain 3 yards of nylon zipper tape and 9 matching metal pulls. Coordinate the zipper tape color with your fa...

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Small Rivets Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Small Rivets - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS129S Enhance your handmade bags with Nickel Small Rivets by Sallie Tomato! These prof...

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Two Tassel Caps With Swivel Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Two Tassel Caps with Swivel - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS211A Add a charming and functional finishing touch to your handmade t...

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A finished bag has more components than it looks like from the outside. Here's what you're actually working with — and where to find each piece in this collection:

Outer Fabric Quilting cotton, canvas, cork, or vinyl for the exterior — what people see first.
Stabilizer Soft and Stable gives your bag body and structure. Without it, even beautiful fabric goes limp.
Lining Fabric Usually a lighter quilting cotton. Mesh pockets in the lining benefit from fold-over elastic edging.
Zippers Zipper by the yard lets you cut exactly the length you need. Coordinate zipper pulls with your hardware finish.
Hardware D-rings, swivel hooks, and magnetic snaps in matching finishes. Sallie Tomato offers Antique, Gold, Gunmetal, and Nickel.
Straps & Handles Polypro webbing for shoulder straps. Pair with strap adjusters and swivel hooks from the hardware line.
Interfacing Fusible interfacing for pockets and smaller structural elements that don't need the full body of Soft and Stable.
Needles & Thread Denim needles for vinyl and cork. Schmetz Microtex for coated fabrics. Strong polyester or cotton-wrapped polyester thread throughout.

Shopping for a specific pattern? Bring it in to our Naples, Sarasota, or Jupiter store and we'll pull every component it calls for. Most ByAnnie and Sallie Tomato patterns list supplies by product name — we carry the full line so you won't need to substitute.

Choosing a Hardware Finish

Sallie Tomato hardware comes in four finishes — choosing one and staying consistent across all the metal elements in a bag is the detail that makes the difference between a handmade bag and a professional-looking one.

Gold

Warm and classic. Works with warm-toned fabrics — cream, tan, rust, olive, warm navy. The most popular finish for structured totes.

Antique (Brass)

Aged gold with a matte, vintage quality. Pairs beautifully with cork, leather, wax canvas, and any fabric with a heritage or artisan feel.

Gunmetal

Dark grey, slightly industrial. Works with cool-toned fabrics — charcoal, black, deep teal, slate. Reads as modern and understated.

Nickel (Silver)

Bright silver finish. The most versatile for cool-toned and high-contrast fabrics. Classic choice for black and white quilted bags.

Rule of thumb: Pick one finish and use it for every metal element in the bag — rings, hooks, snaps, zipper pulls. Mixing finishes reads as unfinished even when the construction is perfect.

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