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Binding Full Loops (Continuous Binding)

Andrie Designs - Binding Full Loops

Hi bag makers! Continuous binding is one of the neatest ways to achieve a professional finish on your sewing projects — but joining the binding ends can feel confusing if you’ve never done it before. In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, we’ll show you our favourite overlap method for creating continuous binding on both straight and […]

Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Your First Bag – Part 3

Beginner's Guide to Sewing Your First Bag - Part 3 - Andrie Designs

Hey bag makers! Welcome to Part 3 in the Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Your First Bag series and today we’re going to get sewing! We’re going to talk about how to keep seam allowances accurate, how to attach hardware and all kinds of techniques for sewing various aspects of a bag!  So let’s dive right […]

How to Cut Mirror Image Bag Panels

Andrie Designs - How to Cut Mirror Image Bag Panels

Hi bag makers! Have you ever finished cutting your bag pieces only to realise you’ve accidentally cut two of the same side? In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how to cut mirror image (reverse) bag panels correctly every time. You’ll learn how to prepare your pattern pieces by transferring markings to the […]

Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Your First Bag – Part 2

Beginner's Guide to Sewing Your First Bag - Part 2 - Andrie Designs

Hey bag makers! Welcome to Part 2 in the Beginner’s Guide to Making Your First Bag series! Today is all about cutting your fabric and interfacing, as well as fusing it and preparing any zippers and piping that you will need. So let’s dive right in and get to work! Week 1 – Preparation Week […]

Binding Edges

Andrie Designs - Binding Edges

Hi bag makers! Binding is one of the best ways to create a beautiful, professional finish on your sewing projects, but it can feel tricky if you’re not sure of the best techniques. In this comprehensive step-by-step sewing tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how we bind both straight and curved edges, finish binding by hand […]

Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Your First Bag – Part 1

Beginner's Guide to Sewing Your First Bag - Andrie Designs

Hi bag makers! This month, we have put together a 3-part resource to help you plan and make your very first bag project! Each week, we will break down the steps to help you sew your bag. This isn’t a sew-along; rather, it’s a guide to help you successfully sew that first bag! So let’s […]

Beginner Bag Building Basics – Part 3

Andrie Designs - Beginner Bag Building Basics Part 3

Hi bag makers! Ready to take your bag making to the next level? Now that you’ve mastered the foundations and added your first bag features, it’s time to level up your skills! In this full-length beginner-friendly course, we’ll tackle three techniques that often feel intimidating at first—but become game-changing skills once you understand them. These […]