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Reducing Bulk – Andrie Designs

Published 11 June 2018 at 700 × 700 in Reducing Bulk – Tips to Help Combat Bulky Seams in Your Next Bag

Reducing Bulk - Andrie Designs

Reducing Bulk – Andrie Designs

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Curious how the Classic Carryall handbag and tote

Curious how the Classic Carryall handbag and tote are made? 🤔

This short clip is a peek inside the full sew-along, where we guide you through each step for a clean, professional finish.🤩

Sew this bag today with the FREE Sewing Course, out now on YouTube!📲

It's the weekend, so time to put that adulting beh

It's the weekend, so time to put that adulting behind and be creative 🧵😉

What are you sewing up this weekend? Let us know in the comments 🪡👇

This complete sew-along walks you through every st

This complete sew-along walks you through every step of the Classic Carryall pattern!🤩

It helps you achieve a neat, structured, and professional finish, even if you're still building your bag-making skills.💪

Get all the details about the free sew-along in this week's latest blog post!📲📲

As a bonus, The Classic Carryall Handbag & Tote PDF pattern, printed pattern AND ad-free video class are on sale for a limited time ONLY! 🥳

Leslie is one of our long-time pattern testers, an

Leslie is one of our long-time pattern testers, and she always blows us away with what she creates! She always adds a touch of quilting and a whole lot of flair to what she makes, even this easy-to-sew Be You Makeup Caddy!🤩

From makeup to medical supplies, crafting equipment and resources for art projects, the Be You Makeup Caddy is perfect for carrying more than just makeup! This pattern is a quick and easy sew, perfect for those who prefer straight seams and a tidy, professional finish! Best of all? There are NO curves or binding in this pattern.🥳

📸Photos and caddy by @rezrielovesrubie

You can find this beginner-friendly pattern in the shop 📲

Thinking about sewing a Classic Carryall handbag o

Thinking about sewing a Classic Carryall handbag or tote? 👀

Here's a quick sneak peek from the FREE full step-by-step sewing class, showing how this simple, structured tote and handbag come together.🤩

Are you excited to sew this bag?👜

Watch this sewing course for free on YouTube now!📲

Want to sew a simple, stylish bag that looks great

Want to sew a simple, stylish bag that looks great and works for everyday use? 🤔

In this FREE full-length sewing class, you'll learn how to make a Classic Carryall Handbag & Tote — a beautifully simple, classically styled bag designed with the 'less is more' sewer in mind and available in two sizes.🤩

As the first pattern in our Classic Collection, this design focuses on clean lines, practical structure, and timeless appeal. With box corners, shiny hardware, and straightforward construction techniques, it's a satisfying project that delivers a polished result.✨

This complete sew-along walks you through every step of the Classic Carryall pattern, helping you achieve a neat, structured, and professional finish — even if you're still building your bag-making skills.💪

Watch the full sewing course out now on YouTube 📲

PLUS The Classic Carryall Handbag & Tote PDF pattern, printed pattern AND ad-free video class are on sale for a limited time ONLY! 🥳

We just wanted to take a moment and thank you for

We just wanted to take a moment and thank you for welcoming the Sunny Day Satchel into the Andrie Designs family! ☀️

We can't wait to see your gorgeous creations pop up all over Instagram and the Andrie Designs Patterns Facebook Group!😍

Thank you for supporting our small business! It really means the world to us! 🥰

This is your final reminder that the price for the

This is your final reminder that the price for the Sunny Day Satchel goes up tomorrow!

If you want to get this fun bag pattern at a discount, head on over to the shop now while there is still time!📲

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Colleen made this stunning landscape Sunny Day Sat

Colleen made this stunning landscape Sunny Day Satchel! The little gold accents are so pretty on this bag!💼

Photos and bag by Colleen

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Have a look at this super bright Sunny Day Satchel

Have a look at this super bright Sunny Day Satchel that Aimee made! The little squirrels are so cute, and that pop of pink is so delightful 🩷

Photos and bag by @lilbirdsdesign

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Tracey made a fun camo print Sunny Day Satchel! We

Tracey made a fun camo print Sunny Day Satchel! We adore the pop of yellow for the piping and the zipper overlays!🐟💛

Photos and bag by Tracey

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

The Sunny Day Satchel is perfect for everyone! Wit

The Sunny Day Satchel is perfect for everyone! With some neutral tones and a little pop of colour, you have yourself a more masculine satchel!🖤🧡

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Noreen made a classy-looking Sunny Day Satchel wit

Noreen made a classy-looking Sunny Day Satchel with a pop of polka dots on that piping! ❣️

Photos and bag by Noreen

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Helen made a super sweet floral Sunny Day Satchel!

Helen made a super sweet floral Sunny Day Satchel! That butterfly floral print is the perfect feature fabric for the flap!🦋

Photos and bag by @helensantana713

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

How fun is this Dungeons & Dragons-themed Sunny Da

How fun is this Dungeons & Dragons-themed Sunny Day Satchel that Stacy made? She even took the bag to a gaming convention to take some fun character photos! 🎲

Photos and bag by @gamestagirl

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Angelina made her stunning neutral Sunny Day Satch

Angelina made her stunning neutral Sunny Day Satchel using Essex Linen, giving it a delightfully earthy feel!🌱

Photos and bag by @izume106

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

Rosemarie made the prettiest nautical-themed Sunny

Rosemarie made the prettiest nautical-themed Sunny Day Satchel! She machine-embroidered the anchor on the front of the bag and used reverse applique for that stunning flap! ⚓️

Photos and bag by @happygranof4

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

How fun is this Lost Boys-themed Sunny Day Satchel

How fun is this Lost Boys-themed Sunny Day Satchel that Joanne made? This bag is fit for horror lovers with that incredible feature flap and lining print 👻

Photos and bag by @@ascensioncreations

Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel to meet this bag!📲

Find this new pattern in the shop now! 📲

You can watch the @clay_and_co_handmade tester-made video tutorial on YouTube!📲

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