Fake (Copied) Sewing Patterns

Andrie Designs - Fake (Copied) Sewing Patterns

Hi bag makers! Fake sewing patterns are becoming more common online — and if you don’t know what to look for, it’s surprisingly easy to get caught out. In this video, we’ll walk through how to spot counterfeit or copied sewing patterns so you can avoid wasting your time and money. From overly perfect listing […]

Make It Mini – Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag

Make It Mini - Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag - Andrie Designs

Hi bag makers, welcome back! This week for our all-new Make It Mini Series, we are sharing what might be my most favourite mini bag that I have ever made – the mini Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag! I chose this sweet little tote because it had a little bit of everything in it to […]

Make It Mini Series – Stand Up & Tote Notice

Make It Mini - Stand Up and Tote Notice - Andrie Designs

Hey bag makers, welcome to the all-new Make It Mini Series! This little series is inspired by my blog post from 2023, Shrinking Patterns. Ever since I shrunk those 3 patterns, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. I just had to make more! Over the next 4 weeks, we’ll be sharing with […]

Trimming Seams in Bag Making

Andrie Designs - Trimming Seams

Hi bag makers! Learn how to trim seams the right way for clean, professional-looking bag projects. In this detailed tutorial, we’ll walk you through four common seam situations and show you exactly how we trim each one — including which tools we prefer and why. Whether you’re working with standard seams, bulky structure layers, turn […]

Everyday Chic Laptop Bag

Andrie Designs - Everyday Chic Laptop Bag

Hi all and welcome to our latest pattern release, this time for the Everyday Chic Laptop Bag! This feminine laptop bag features beautiful, soft curves and is a perfect size for most laptops and accessories. With two inner zipper pockets and a foam-lined divider pocket, there is space for your laptop, tablet, charging cables, mouse, and more! […]

Attaching a Simple Shoulder Strap to a Bag

Andrie Designs - Attaching a Simple Shoulder Strap to a Bag

Hi bag makers! Learn how to attach a simple shoulder strap to your bag with a clean, secure, and professional finish! In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to position your strap correctly, stitch it in place with confidence, and trim the threads for a tidy finish. This method works perfectly for handmade […]

Crossbody Strap for the Everyday Chic Laptop Bag

Crossbody Strap for the Everyday Chic Laptop Bag - Andrie Designs

So, you’ve fallen in love with the new Everyday Chic Laptop Bag, but want to add a crossbody strap also? Lucky for you, we’ve already created the perfect pattern hack for you! Today I am going to show you how to add an adjustable, removable strap to your bag. This means you can easily carry […]