So, you’ve fallen in love with the new Everyday Chic Laptop Bag, but want to add a crossbody strap also? Lucky for you, we’ve already created the perfect pattern hack for you! Today I am going to show you how to add an adjustable, removable strap to your bag. This means you can easily carry […]
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Hi all and welcome to our first pattern release for 2026, Fusion Overlay Crossbody Bag! This stylish crossbody bag features an eye catching zipper overlay on both the outer and inner zipper pockets (choose from four different styles!), as well as a striking contrast panel for that extra WOW factor. Add in an adjustable crossbody […]
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 […]
Hi bag maker! Welcome to another exciting pattern release here at Andrie Designs, this time for the Yarn Day Notions Carryall pattern! This practical and versatile bag is designed to keep all your yarn-related notions neat and ready to go — with pockets for knitting needles (yes, circular too!), crochet hooks, swatch rulers, stitch markers, scissors, […]
Hi everyone and welcome to a super exciting pattern release here at Andrie Designs! Today we welcome the practical and versatile Keep Me Cool Insulated Lunch Bag pattern to the Andrie Designs family! The Keep Me Cool Insulated Lunch Bag is a functional lunch bag that features three zipper pockets, an adjustable shoulder strap for […]
Hi bag makers, we are here to chat about some common issues makers face when sewing! Sewing bags is such a joyful experience, watching a pile of flat fabric become a 3D object, but every once in a while, you can run into tiny issues that will drive you mad! Today, we are going to […]
The perfect bag begins with the right fabric, but with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? Whether you’re making the Stand Up & Tote Notice, the All Zipped Up Hobo Bag, or the Classic Clutch, the fabric you choose will shape everything from the look to the longevity of your […]







