Hey bag makers! Welcome to Part 2 in the Beginner’s Guide to Making Your First Bag! Today is all about cutting your fabric and interfacing, as well as fusing it and preparing any zippers and piping that you will need. So let’s dive right in and get to work! Week 1 – Preparation Week 2 […]
Hi bag makers! This month, we have put together a 3-part resource to help you plan and make your very first bag project! Each week, we will break down the steps to help you sew your bag. This isn’t a sew-along; rather, it’s a guide to help you successfully sew that first bag! So let’s […]
Hi bag makers, welcome back! This week, for our all-new Make It Mini Series, we are sharing what might be the hardest mini bag that I have ever made – the mini Little Freehand Pack! I chose this sweet little pack pattern because it’s so adorable, and I’ve already hacked it twice before, so the […]
Hi bag makers, welcome back! This week for our all-new Make It Mini Series, we are sharing what might be my most favourite mini bag that I have ever made – the mini Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag! I chose this sweet little tote because it had a little bit of everything in it to […]
Hey bag makers, welcome to the all-new Make It Mini Series! This little series is inspired by my blog post from 2023, Shrinking Patterns. Ever since I shrunk those 3 patterns, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. I just had to make more! Over the next 4 weeks, we’ll be sharing with […]
Hi bag makers! Zippers don’t have to be scary! This Zippers Masterclass brings together 7 essential zipper techniques that bag makers use again and again — all in one comprehensive, follow-along class. Whether you’re new to sewing zippers or want to refine your skills, this class is designed to help you sew zippers neatly, confidently, […]
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 […]