MONTANA TOTE ~ learn how to sew this stylish everyday bag featuring a unique zipper closure.

[@CarolKrawczyk]

I love watching your tutorials. When you put your project together there’s no messing around. You just get to it. Well done!!! This bag looks really nice.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!

[@madalenasantos5866]

Maravilhosa.

[@luckylindyshandmade]

I’m so impressed with the top zipper assembly! I’ve made a lot of totes but I’ve never seen this method before and I’m excited to try this pattern. Thanks so much for making this video. 💜

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@sunseekerrs3087]

I saw this tote had an enclosed recessed zipper and had to buy the pattern. I have bought many of them from you and so appreciate your excellent instructions and helpful videos. Your chubby tote was the first bag I ever made which started my love of making bags. So thank you! 💕

[@sotakhandmade]

Oh wow!

[@donnaquinones9214]

Hi! I recently bought this pattern. I just finished it! Love the pattern! It was a little challenging for me because I’m a new sewer. I’ve been sewing for about 6 months. My favorite thing to make is bags. I was interested on the way you did the zippers! ❤ I’ve been working at getting better sewing zippers. I will definitely be making another one soon! Thank you for the video!

[@inthekitchen8842]

Great pattern! Your idea of the inside zipper pocket is brilliant. I really dislike make them the other way that most designers recommend. Its just too fiddly, but your way is so much practical! I always love your designs. Purchasing now ❤ thank you!

[@sotakhandmade]

I totally agree!

[@skyhowie54]

Your zipper application looks terrific and is far less complicated than I thought it would be. The tote is lovely. Thank you, Svetlana!

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tracyreid1670]

It's so relaxing to watch you make bags. I watch your tutorials when I'm getting fabric ready to make one of your bags. You're inspirational. Thank you.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!

[@QuiltedPigPhoebe]

I really like the double row of top stitching around the edge. Makes it look nice and finished.

[@sotakhandmade]

It really does! Thank you.

[@cherylholloway6389]

I absolutely love your patterns!!! Your tutorials are the best! You make everything look so easy!

[@sewlanda]

I love the receded zipper so much!! I also love how the clips snapped out of your grip and you continued on!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Ha Ha!!! Yes, nothing was going to stop me at that point :)

[@MembersMclees]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@mrscummings2u]

Thank you for another great pattern. Bought and printed already! Now to dig through my stash foe just the right fabric and zippers. Thanks so much! Your patterns are my favorite!

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@IMOO1896]

Your projects are always so well done, and this is no exception.

[@sotakhandmade]

very kind of you, thanks!

[@phironcjones4057]

The bag is lovely

[@khaendel1]

Beautiful pattern, thanks a lot. I have made a similar bag but struggled with the correct length of the recessed zipper fabrics. I will make this one with your materials list soon, bought the pattern 🙂 Have a nice day.

[@sotakhandmade]

You are welcome 😊

[@Kera.S.]

I love your bag designs, construction methods and final products so very much! I've gotten into knitting so much though I don't want to sew them, I just want to buy everything you make. You pick the best fabrics 💙

[@sotakhandmade]

You're very sweet, thank you

[@irenee8051]

Thank you for the video tutorial. I am a visual person so seeing a video of the instructions helps a lot as I am usually hesitant to buy patterns without a video tutorial with it. I just purchased this Montana tote and my first Sotak handmade pattern and can’t wait to make it. Thank you again!

[@sotakhandmade]

Great to hear!

[@barbaragelpi6839]

What a great bag, and a great video!! You have awesome sewing skills, and this video is a super clear tutorial! Thank you for sharing!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!

[@teeh917]

Is this pattern available in the US? Do we buy it from the same website?

[@Eva-ri1zb]

Love all your bag designs and videos

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!

[@Katbird88]

You are so very talented

[@sharimarticotte2494]

Love it! Such a great technique for the zipper closure.

[@sotakhandmade]

It really is!

[@beverlyperry663]

This pattern is everything!!! You make everything go so smoothly in your tutorials. I will be purchasing soon.

[@sotakhandmade]

Yay! Thank you!

[@gloriabatty5337]

I just love your projects......they are so stylish and so easy to put together!! I can't wait to make this one and add it to my collections. Thanks for sharing

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@shoernsc]

I just purchased the pattern. Now to search for the perfect fabric! Thank you! Love your patterns.

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@sharonmaue6812]

Just purchased it! I love all of your patterns and tutorials! ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

thank you so much

[@conniefeldmann9864]

Thank you so much for posting this video! It helped me understand how to put in a zipper. Thanks again.

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad to hear that :)

[@nancygiven6426]

Such a beautiful bag and I simply love your videos ❣️🇨🇦 thank you

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like them!

[@Emir-hl2kg]

Merhaba kalıbı nasıl alacağım

[@jcnyc55]

I clicked so fast! I Love your patterns! Can’t wait to try this one! ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Yay! Thank you!

[@aishaferreira8425]

Amazing as all your work ❤

[@elizabethmika5090]

Beautiful and brilliantly done.❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@D9P323]

Can you do a separate tutorial on a zipper closure for the opening of a bag? Your looks so neat and crisp

[@perreaultdanielle7230]

Thank you very for this great video 👏👏👏👋

[@mamawisesews3038]

Love this bag!!

[@olgacarvalho4811]

Lovely as always

[@djeoutdoors]

New to your channel. Love this pattern and awesome tutorial. Thank you

[@sotakhandmade]

Welcome!

[@daniellejenn8896]

Bonjour, super patron, tout parait tellement simple. A faire d'urgence, merci

[@semigoth299]

Awesome bag ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

It really is!

[@mjidkidspeeps8908]

I love your videos and how you show the steps by steps. What type of interfacing are you using?

[@mjidkidspeeps8908]

No need to respond. I saw the materials in the instructions for the pattern.

[@sabinefabia7071]

J adore❤❤❤

[@karinalama3753]

me ha gustado mucho ... me veo peleándome con las telas un poco para poner la cremallera principal pero me parece muy interesante de probar !!!

[@liwa743]

I bought the pattern a few days ago and I am so excited to try it! May I ask if you think it would be possible to use faux leather for the exterior?

[@dianemaia1268]

Great video. I really like the zipper instillation. What model Juki machine are you using?

[@evies1050]

Thank you! That zipper for the top of the bag is very professional looking. I have never seen it done this way. Price is worth it just for that! I just bought the pattern. A pop up had 5 downloads on it and I downloaded it twice successfully, but I never got an email with the rest of the downloads. I have the pattern saved just wondering if there will be an email later.

[@sotakhandmade]

Yes, you should have gotten an email with the link as well. Please contact me at [e-mail] if you need help.

[@michellelinhoff3736]

Loved watching this pattern video. Your videos are always so precise and clear. On vacation currently …can’t wait to get back and stitch this up! I always get so inspired to sew when watching your videos~thanks🙌

[@dalvaserranomondesi]

I love this tote. How did I miss the sale? Now I have to wait for a sale, pattern budget is in deficit!😂

[@nicolecutter7321]

Any recommendations on cutting if I wanted to make the bag with a faux leather bottom half?

[@deborahdosunmu4778]

love your bags just wish you showed the size when you cut and zipper size

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks. All the measurements are provided in the pattern.

[@stitchgirl25]

Love this bag!! I notice the floral you used for the main photo is Poppy Fields from Rifle Paper Co. Did you use the canvas or the cotton fabric? I want to copy it!! 😀

[@sotakhandmade]

Canvas. Have fun sewing it up :)

[@stitchgirl25]

Thank you!!

[@XarisMarcial-f7o]

When I wear a fake or knockoff of luxrul , I feel proud knowing that I am not spending unnecessary money and I can look good while proudly supporting my family. As for the owners of designer brands, they have it all. There is no need to support them.

[@mauriceiasousaveras8798]

Eu queria as medidas...é tão linda essa bolsa❤❤❤❤

[@annalakenman4783]

Love the Montana, I put faux leather on the 2 side fronts, nut now am having a hard time with the topstitching, what size needle would you suggest?

[@sotakhandmade]

I'd probably go with a 90/14, or even 100/16 needle. It really depends on how thick your faux leather is. Good luck.

[@annalakenman4783]

@@sotakhandmade thank you, I will try that, I'm loving your tutorials and bags

[@ginahuwe1551]

You have several items I would purchase if it was a paper pattern. Unfortunately I have no way to print it out

[@sotakhandmade]

This is a "measure and cut" pattern, meaning all the pieces are cut using provided measurements, not templates so there's no printing required.

[@ljmacedilla9940]

Where to buy this bag?

[@laxmidhanwadiya846]

Apne beg acha bnaya h par ache se samjh me nhi aya kitna kitna inch ka kapda cut Kiya hai apne ye btaya hi nhi

[@jussaratereza9955]

Não achei as medidas, gostaria muito de te-las

[@faribaebrahimi3226]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ginahuwe1551]

I wish you offered a paper pattern. I have no way to print one out 😢

[@sotakhandmade]

This is a "measure and cut" pattern, meaning all the pieces are cut using provided measurements, not templates so there's no printing required.

[@demdem1505]

ölçüleri verebilseydiniz keşke..

[@TheCatlady63]

👍

[@147qazwsxify]

Where is the dimensions?

[@sotakhandmade]

All the measurements are included in the pattern