Tag Archives: reducing bulk

Beginner Bag Building Basics – Part 1

Andrie Designs - Beginner Bag Building Basics Part 1

Hi bag makers! Build your bag making confidence from the very beginning! If you’re new to bag making (or want to strengthen your foundations), this full-length course is designed to give you early wins and real confidence — no zips, no hardware, just the essential skills every bag maker needs first. We’ll walk through the […]

Reducing Bulk in Seams

Andrie Designs - Reducing Bulk in Seams

Hi bag makers! Struggling with bulky seams that make topstitching a nightmare? In this detailed tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to reduce bulk in your bag seams — for both straight and curved seams, and whether you’re using fusible or sew-in fleece or foam. Learn professional trimming and pressing techniques to achieve a smooth, […]

Reducing Bulk – Tips to Help Combat Bulky Seams in Your Next Bag

Reducing Bulk - Andrie Designs

Bulky seams. The bugbear of bag makers everywhere. Even if you’re lucky enough to sew through all of the layers, how do you stop those unsightly visible stitches from sneaking through to the right side, peering at you in silent judgement? Sewing through many layers is difficult at the best of times, but with bags […]