Molly Satchel Bag Pattern – Sallie Tomato

Name: Molly Satchel Bag Pattern – Sallie Tomato
Brand: Sallie Tomato
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$12.99

By Sallie Tomato

Meet Molly — the satchel that does it all. This versatile bag from Sallie Tomato is perfectly sized for shopping trips, everyday carry, or even an overnight getaway. Hook the side straps in the center to give Molly her signature shape and keep everything neatly in place.

The thoughtfully designed interior keeps you organized with a zippered pocket and a patch pocket, so your essentials are always right where you left them.

Interior: One zipper pocket + one patch pocket
Feature: Adjustable side straps for shaping and security
Use: Shopping bag, everyday bag, overnight bag
Technique: Standard Machine Sewing
Printed Paper Pattern | Publisher: Sallie Tomato | Made in USA

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Molly Satchel Bag Pattern – Sallie Tomato

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

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