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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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Rainbow Retro Art Pro Cork 1/2 yard fabric - Sallie Tomato

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Rainbow Retro Art Pro Cork by Sallie Tomato - 1/2 Yard - #HCFRARE Add a bold and colorful touch to your projects with the Rainbow Retro A...

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Four Dome Bag Feet Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Four Dome Bag Feet - Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS178G Elevate the functionality and style of your handmade bags with Gold Dome Bag...

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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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ByAnnie Stitcher's Suitcase Pattern

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Product Description Protect and carry your precious Singer 221/222 Featherweight — or other small sewing machine — in the Stitcher's Suitcase, a st...

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ByAnnie Lightweight Mesh Fabric Turquoise 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 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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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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Bloomwood Simple Storage Cubes Paper Pattern

Sallie Tomato
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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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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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Purse Frame 4" Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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4" Purse Frame by Sallie Tomato #STS227S Our Purse Frames have a refined, elegant design. These arch-shape coin purse frames feature a minimalist b...

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Small Rivets Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Small Rivets - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS129A Add durability and a professional finish to your handmade bags with Antique Sma...

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Two Ladder Lock Slider Buckles 1 inch Rose Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Two Ladder Lock Slider Buckles - 1" Rose Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS197C Elevate your bag-making projects with the Rose Gold Ladd...

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Sophie Hardware Kit Gunmetal - Sallie Tomato

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Sophie Hardware Kit - Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #LST172B Complete your Sophie Crossbody Bag with the Sophie Hardware Kit in a sl...

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Medium Classic Turn Lock Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Medium Classic Turn Lock - Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS233G Add a touch of luxury to your handmade projects with the Medium Classi...

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Medium Classic Turn Lock Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Medium Classic Turn Lock - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS233S Achieve a polished and professional look with the Medium Classic Tur...

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Navy #5 Nylon Rose Gold Coil Zippers: 3 Yards With 9 Pulls - Sallie Tomato

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Navy #5 Nylon Rose Gold Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls by Sallie Tomato - #ZBY5C18 Infuse elegance into your projects with the Navy #...

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Miranda Tote Bag Pattern by Sallie Tomato

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Miranda Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST191 Bring runway style to your everyday with the Miranda Pattern by Sallie Tomato! Inspired by the...

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Pocket Flip Lock Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Pocket Flip Lock - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS162A Add functionality and a timeless look to your bags with the Antique Pocket ...

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Four Nautical Zipper Pulls Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Four Nautical Zipper Pulls - Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS238G Elevate your bag designs with the elegant and functional Nautical Zi...

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Four Nautical Zipper Pulls Rose Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Four Nautical Zipper Pulls - Rose Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS238C Add a touch of elegance and nautical charm to your designs with...

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Kristin Paper Tote Pattern by Sallie Tomato

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Kristin Paper Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST284 Create a stylish and versatile tote with the Kristin Paper Pattern by Sallie Tomato! Ins...

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Four Rectangle Zipper Pulls Gunmetal - Sallie Tomato

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Four Rectangle Zipper Pulls - Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS183B Achieve a sleek and modern look with Gunmetal Rectangle Zipper ...

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Four Zipper Cord Ends Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Four Zipper Cord Ends - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS176S Achieve a clean and polished look for your zippers with Nickel Zipper C...

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Four Zipper Cord Ends Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Four Zipper Cord Ends - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS176A Add a polished and functional finish to your zippers with Antique Zipp...

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Ferris Hardware Kit Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Ferris Hardware Kit - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #LST133A Simplify your sewing project with the Ferris Hardware Kit in a classic a...

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Four Bucket Bag Feet Rose Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Four Bucket Bag Feet - Rose Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS101C Elevate your handmade bags with Rose Gold Bucket Bag Feet by Sallie T...

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Belt Buckles 1.25 inch Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Belt Buckle 1 1/4" - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS219A Add a touch of vintage elegance to your projects with the Antique Belt Bu...

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Ferris Hardware Kit Nickel - Sallie Tomato

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Ferris Hardware Kit - Nickel Finish by Sallie Tomato - #LST133S Complete your Ferris Fanny Pack with the Ferris Hardware Kit in a sleek n...

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Four Dome Bag Feet Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Four Dome Bag Feet - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS178A Protect and stabilize your handmade bags with Antique Dome Bag Feet by Sa...

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Crystal Turn Lock Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Crystal Turn Lock - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS235A Add sparkle and sophistication to your handmade creations with the Crystal...

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47 inch Strap Chain Gold - Sallie Tomato

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47" Strap Chain - Gold Finish Add a luxurious touch to your handmade bags with the 47" Gold Strap Chain by Sallie Tomato! Perfect for pur...

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47 inch Strap Chain Antique - Sallie Tomato

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47" Strap Chain - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS141A Add a touch of vintage elegance to your handmade bags with the 47" Antique S...

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Navy #5 Nylon Antique Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls - Sallie Tomato

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Navy #5 Nylon Antique Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls by Sallie Tomato - #ZBY5C19 Add a vintage-inspired charm to your creations with ...

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Two Ladder Lock Slider Buckles 1 inch Gunmetal - Sallie Tomato

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Two Ladder Lock Slider Buckles - 1" Gunmetal Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS197B Add both functionality and modern style to your bag-makin...

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Two Decorative Mini Strap Connectors Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Two Decorative Mini Strap Connectors - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS159A Add durability and a high-end touch to your handmade ba...

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Jade Rustic Cork 1/2 yard fabric - Sallie Tomato

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Jade Rustic Cork by Sallie Tomato - 1/2 Yard - #HCFJADE Add a vibrant and natural touch to your projects with the Jade Rustic Cork fabric...

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Carly Kit - Sallie Tomato

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Carly Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST169 Take your essentials on-the-go in style with the Carly Pattern by Sallie Tomato! This mini patte...

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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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ByAnnie Lightweight Mesh Fabric Navy 18in x 54in

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Four Rectangle Zipper Pulls Antique - Sallie Tomato

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Four Rectangle Zipper Pulls - Antique Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS183A Add a vintage-inspired finishing touch to your zippers with Anti...

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Small Rivets Rose Gold - Sallie Tomato

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Small Rivets - Rose Gold Finish by Sallie Tomato - #STS129C Add elegance and durability to your handmade projects with Rose Gold Small Ri...

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

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Navy #5 Nylon Nickel Coil Zippers: 3 Yards with 9 Pulls by Sallie Tomato - #ZBY5C16 Bring functionality and a polished look to your proje...

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Cherry Legacy Faux Leather 1/2 Yard - Sallie Tomato

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Cherry Legacy Faux Leather by Sallie Tomato - 1/2 Yard - #HFLL1406 Add a vibrant and luxurious touch to your projects with the Cherry Leg...

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Palm Leaves Cork 1/2 yard fabric - Sallie Tomato

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Palm Leaves Cork by Sallie Tomato - 1/2 Yard - #HCFPALM Bring a tropical flair to your projects with the Palm Leaves Cork fabric from Sal...

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Ferris Bag Pattern by Sallie Tomato

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Ferris Pattern by Sallie Tomato - #LST133 Create a stylish and functional fanny pack with the Ferris Pattern by Sallie Tomato! This versa...

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Learn bag making with Deb Canham — internationally recognized for her bag construction and serging techniques, teaching right here at our Florida stores. Her classes use the same ByAnnie supplies we carry, and spots fill fast. View upcoming bag making classes →

What Goes Into a Well-Made Bag

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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