Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Waterproof your Project!

Waterproof your Project - Andrie Designs

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 […]

Customize Your Creations!

Customize Your Creations - Andrie Designs

Hey Bag Maker! Today we have a fun little post about simple ways that you can take one of our patterns and truly make it your own! Having the pattern is a great foundation to start creating but how do you stand out in the crowd? Read on to see 5 ways you can easily […]

Snaps and Turn Locks

Hello bag makers! Today we have a round-up for you of all of our tutorials for snaps and turn locks! If you have been looking for the steps to add these to your bags or clutches, read on to see them below! Tutorials First up we have a collection of tutorials and instructions for installing […]

Instagram Tips for Bag Makers

Instagram Tips for Bag Makers - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers! We have all-new tips and tricks post for you that will benefit you if you are in the market for selling your handmade creations! Today we are sharing our top tips for sharing on Instagram, especially for you bag makers! So let’s dive right in! Your Profile The number one thing that […]

My Lining Pieces are Smaller?

My Lining Pieces are Smaller - Andrie Designs

Hey bag maker! Something we get asked a lot is “why are my lining pieces smaller than the exterior?” and today we are answering that! Here are our tips to make sure your projects come together beautifully plus why those pieces are smaller! Bag Linings Something you’ll notice when sewing up an Andrie Designs bag, […]

Bag Maker Gift Guide

Bag Maker Gift Guide - Andrie Designs

With holidays right around the corner, we thought now would be the perfect time to put together a gift guide of what bag makers need for Christmas or any special day really! This list has 10 things you can put together in a nice little gift to get the bag maker in your life sorted […]

Adventure Time Backpack Tips and Tricks

Adventure Time Backpack Tips and Tricks - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers! The Adventure Time Backpack pattern is our backpack pattern that is a huge hit with bag makers during the holidays and prior to the school season! We decided to round up some tips and tricks for this creative bag with the holidays coming up! Check out all the sew along, tutorials and […]