Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Strap Hacks Round Up!

Strap Hacks Round Up - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers, we have an interesting round up of tutorials for you today! We are often asked how to add certain straps to various bags and clutches so I thought that now would be the perfect time to round up all these tips and tricks! We have 12 different strap tutorials for you and […]

Adventure Time Backpack – What Goes Where?

Adventure Time Backpack - What Goes Where? - Andrie Designs

Hello, bag makers! Today’s post is short and sweet and is for the Adventure Time Backpack pattern. If you haven’t grabbed your copy of this extremely popular pattern then you can do so here. If you have ever opened up this pattern, you know that it can certainly be an adventure to cut out! One of the […]

That Flap Saddlebag Tips & Tricks

That Flap Saddlebag Tips and Tricks - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers! The That Flap Saddlebag pattern is a saddlebag-type bag, with a variety of applique motifs included making each and every bag completely unique!! With all the options in the pattern, we decided to round up some tips and tricks for this creative bag! Check out all the pattern hacks, tutorials and more below to […]

Stitching Curves and Odd Shapes

Stitching Curves and Odd Shapes- Andrie Designs

Hey bag maker! We recently asked in the Andrie Designs Patterns Facebook Group if you had any bag-making questions for us to answer! We got some excellent questions so we are going to make our way through them as blog posts! Up first we have a question from Maria: I’d love to learn how to […]

Bree’s Box Toiletry Caddy Tips & Tricks

Bree's Box Tips and Tricks - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers! The Bree’s Box Toiletry Bag pattern was originally released in Homespun Magazine and is a versatile pattern that is great for so many uses! With all the ways to use this caddy, we decided to round up some tips and tricks for this toiletry bag! Check out all the pattern hacks, tutorials and […]

Strap Shoulder Pad Tutorial

Strap Shoulder Pad Tutorial - Andrie Designs

Hello bag makers, we have a fun tutorial for you! Do you ever make bags and find that the premade webbing feels a little rough on the shoulder? This tutorial is for you! Check out the steps below to make a custom strap shoulder pad to make your crossbody bags more comfortable! What you need: […]

Bag Making Hardware and Supplies

Bag Making Hardware and Supplies - Andrie Designs

Hi there! One of the top questions we see in the Andrie Designs Patterns Group on Facebook is “where can I find fabric or hardware in my country”! Today we have an updated list for you! These lists are organized by country, of stores both Andrie Designs and our customers recommend as great places to […]