Getting Started with Andrie Designs

Hi bag makers! If you’re new to Andrie Designs (welcome! 👋), this full-length course walks you through everything you need to know to get started with confidence — from downloading your PDF sewing patterns to assembling them, watching your video classes, and saving or printing helpful blog posts. Learn how to navigate all of our resources with ease and make the most of your sewing journey with Andrie Designs!

In this full length course we will step you through how to –

• Download and save your PDF sewing patterns,
• Assemble your printed pattern pieces correctly,
• Access and watch your video classes, and
• Save or print blog posts from our website

The course is full of lots of little tips and tricks which will hopefully help next time you are using our content!

Ready to take the next step and learn the 4 essential skills every bag maker needs when starting out? Check out our Beginner Bag Building Basics Part 1 class to learn how to baste fabric to foam, reduce bulk in seams, trim seams correctly, and stitch curves smoothly. Check out the class here!

The following patterns are referenced in the video –

• Goin’ Uptown Tote – you can find the pattern here.
• S & S Tote – you can find the pattern here.
• S & S Tote Comprehensive Video Class – you can find the video class here.

The following blog posts are referenced in the video –

• A Wider Complete Messenger Bag – read the post here. 
• Little Freehand Clear Vinyl Hack – read the post here. 

All our individual 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!

Click here to watch all our videos!