A question that pops up frequently in the bag-making world is “can I sew with leather or vinyl on my home sewing machine?” and I am here to tell you YES you absolutely can! As the resident pattern hacker at Andrie Designs, every pattern hack you see is sewn on a simple (and cheap) Brother […]
Welcome to part 2 of Bag Making Tools, a mini-series discussing the important assortment of tools you need for bag making! If you are just starting out, this assortment of tools will be the perfect place to start your collection and if you are an experienced maker, maybe weβll have some youβve never thought of! […]
Welcome to the first edition ofΒ Bag Making Tools, a mini-series discussing the important assortment of tools you need for bag making! If you are just starting out, this assortment of tools will be the perfect place to start your collection and if you are an experienced maker, maybe we’ll have some you’ve never thought of! […]
Behind every great handmade bag is usually a precise concoction of interfacings and stabilizers. Basically this is the βgutsβ of the bag that the user doesnβt see, but what gives the bag that polished and professional finish. It can feel incredibly complex, even quite overwhelming, if youβre new to bag making, however I promise that […]
With the holiday and craft show season coming, it’s time to share some tips with you to make your sewing faster and more efficient! Whenever I make anything, I like to batch sew, meaning making multiples at once in an assembly line style. This prevents me from taking forever on one single project and makes […]
February at Andrie Designs was all about learning techniques to up your bag making game! Let’s take a look at all the tips and tutorials that were launched! Video Tutorials Released Last month Lisa launched her quick little video tutorials. These videos cover techniques that can sometimes be tricky and are often requested. Click each […]
This week Lisa and I have put together some of our favourite tips to help you improve your bag making skills. These tips will help you achieve beautiful results and maybe even speed up your time prepping and creating! Have a look through our list below. Test Squares This is the most important tip of […]