Create PERFECT Recessed Zipper Panels!

Andrie Designs - Create PERFECT Recessed Zipper Panels

Hi bag makers! Today we have the first in a new series of free, FULL LENGTH courses on how to create and install many popular aspects of bag making, starting with recessed zippers! From start to finish, we have it ALL covered! In this full length course we will step you through how to – […]

A Wider Complete Messenger Bag

A Wider Complete Messenger Bag - Andrie Designs

Hey bag makers! I have a short and sweet little tutorial for you today! When Lisa told me she was designing a new messenger bag pattern, I just knew that I had to make one for my husband. Once I had the pattern in my hands, I realized that it would *just* fit his laptop […]

The Complete Messenger Bag

Andrie Designs - The Complete Messenger Bag

Hi all and welcome to our first pattern release for 2025, The Complete Messenger Bag! This messenger bag pattern really has it all, while including step by step instructions so you can customise it to exactly what you need, and then some! The Complete Messenger Bag includes one inner zipper pocket and two outer zipper […]

A Professional Finish for Handmade Bags!

A Professional Finish for Handmade Bags - Andrie Designs

Do you ever finish a bag and think, “How can I make this look even better?” Or, are you a beginner bag maker looking for tips to make your bags look more polished? You’re in luck! In today’s post, we have compiled our top tips to create a beautiful, professional finish when making handmade bags, […]

New Size for the Good-To-Go Messenger Bag!

Andrie Designs - Good-To-Go Messenger Bag

Hi all! Today we have a little freebie for all those who love our Good-To-Go Messenger Bag pattern – a bonus medium size that fits just perfectly between the existing sizes of small and large! After being asked ever-so-nicely by my parents for a messenger bag for Christmas last year that was in between the […]

Installing a D-Ring

Installing a D-Ring - Andrie Designs

Hi bag makers! Today we have a quick little video for you on how we like to install d-rings! The video is full of lots of little tips and tricks which will hopefully help next time you have to tackle installing d-rings (or any rings for that matter)! As always, these tutorials are able to […]

Darcie Gets Card Slots

Darcie Gets Card Slots-Andrie Designs

Welcome bag maker to an all-new pattern hack! As soon as I saw the Darcie Pouch, this hack was an instant idea! The best part? I discovered that Darcie is the same width as the Cleo Everyday Wallet so her card slots fit perfectly! Win win! Darcie is a perfect size for quick trips, so […]