Hey bag makers! Today we have a fun round-up for patterns you can use with your Andrie Designs creations! When we launched the Made for Me Sewing Machine Cover in 2017, many of our testers (and Lisa) used quilt blocks on the cover. We are often asked where we got those patterns so today we […]
Hey bag makers! I’m so excited to share this hack with you because I LOVE ZIPPERS! The great thing about adding a zipper to the top of your Sew Compleat Shoulder Tote is that it keeps everything contained inside! Not familiar with the Sew Compleat Shoulder Tote bag pattern? Not to worry! You can find it […]
Hey bag makers! We are coming to you today with a brand-new pattern hack! In this hack, we are showing you how to add a little pocket to the peekaboo overlay on the flap of your Peekaboo Purse. Check out the steps below! Not familiar with the Peekaboo Purse pattern? Not to worry! You can find […]
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 […]
Hey bag makers, welcome to this month’s round-up of Customer Creations for you! We’ve got so many totes and crossbody bags to share with you today! Read on to see some of the beautiful creations your fellow bag makers have been sewing! First up we have this stunning Classic Market Tote that Cindy Made! Using […]
Today we have a quick little tutorial for you on how to create a handle or strap using directional fabric. This tutorial shows you the steps to ensure the print on the fabric runs in the right direction once your handle or strap is attached to your bag. Plus how to join them with a […]
Hey Bag Makers! Today we are answering one of the top questions we get in the Andrie Designs Patterns Facebook Group: “How do I waterproof my fabric?” In this post, you will find 3 products we recommend for making your fabric waterproof or resistant PLUS we’re sharing 3 fabric options as well! We broke them […]