Beginner Bag Building Basics – Part 1

Hi bag makers! Build your bag making confidence from the very beginning! If you’re new to bag making (or want to strengthen your foundations), this full-length course is designed to give you early wins and real confidence — no zips, no hardware, just the essential skills every bag maker needs first. We’ll walk through the core techniques that make everything else easier later on, helping you avoid common frustrations like bulky seams, messy curves, and uneven finishes.

~ This course is the perfect next step after our Getting Started with Andrie Designs class which you can find here! ~

As always, these tutorials are able to be viewed at any time via the Video Tutorials page, with new tutorials being added on a regular basis. Simply click on an image to start the video, and feel free to share across social media as well!

In this video you will learn –

• How to baste fabric to foam for structure and stability,
• How to reduce bulk in seams for a cleaner finish,
• How to trim seams correctly in bag making, and
• How to stitch curves smoothly and confidently.

The following patterns are referenced throughout the course –

• Hang About Toiletry Bag – click here!
• V Pouch – click here!
• Layla Essentials Purse – click here!
• Classic Market Tote – click here!
• That Flap Saddlebag – click here!
• Cleo Everyday Wallet – click here!
• Classic Clutch – click here!
• Box It Up Clutch – click here!
• Creative’s Tote – click here!
• Polly Cross Body Pouch – click here!

Click here to watch all our videos!