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Attaching a Simple Shoulder Strap to a Bag

Andrie Designs - Attaching a Simple Shoulder Strap to a Bag

Hi bag makers! Learn how to attach a simple shoulder strap to your bag with a clean, secure, and professional finish! In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to position your strap correctly, stitch it in place with confidence, and trim the threads for a tidy finish. This method works perfectly for handmade […]

Installing a Strap Adjuster (Slider)

Andrie Designs - Installing a Strap Adjuster (Slider)

Hi bag makers! Strap adjusters — also called sliders — are an essential piece of bag-making hardware, but they can feel awkward to install if you’re not sure where to start. In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I install a strap adjuster for a neat, secure, professional finish every time. From […]

Creating a Simple Shoulder Strap

Andrie Designs - Creating a Simple Shoulder Strap

Hi bag makers! Learn how to create a simple, sturdy shoulder strap for your handmade bags with this clear, step-by-step sewing tutorial! This video focuses on preparing and finishing a strap so it’s ready to attach to your bag in a later step. Whether you’re new to bag making or refining your technique, this foundational […]

Creating a Wrist Strap

Creating a Wrist Strap - Andrie Designs

Welcome everyone! Today we have another free video tutorial for you and this one is all about creating a wrist strap! It’s a nice and straightforward process, with minimal bulky areas, and a great addition for any clutch or small bag/purse you happen to be making! As always, these tutorials are able to be viewed […]

Creating a Double Sided Wrist Strap

Creating a Double Sided Wrist Strap - Andrie Designs

So since I have been playing with cork more and more because Lisa got me hooked, we thought we would share with you a new tutorial! Similar to the Double Sided Strap Tutorial, I am going to walk you through how to make a double sided wrist strap! My example today is made for my […]

S & S Tote – Adjustable Strap

S and S Tote - Adjustable Strap - Andrie Designs

Ready for our next pattern hack for the S & S Tote? Today I am going to show you how to add an adjustable removable strap to your tote. This makes it into a perfectly slouchy cross-body bag! So lets get to it! Not familiar with the S & S Tote tote bag pattern? Not to worry! […]

Creating a Double Sided Strap

Creating a Double Sided Strap - Andrie Designs

Hi there! Soooo….. Since I posted my double sided strap a couple of weeks ago, I’ve had numerous people ask me how I made it and if I’d be willing to put together a tutorial so they can have a go themselves. Naturally I said yes and, well, here it is! In a nutshell, I […]