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The biggest myth in bag making is that you need a $2,000 industrial machine to get professional results. You don't. You just need the right techniques.
We adapt high-end industrial engineering specifically for standard domestic sewing machines. No special feet or heavy-duty motors needed.
It's not just one course. Explore a growing collection of patterns and video workshops—from totes and clutches to bucket and travel bags.
Whether you want to launch a brand, sew breathtaking gifts for loved ones, or just relax with a rewarding hobby, we have the path for you.
MakeDesignerBags is the ultimate resource for sewists who want structure, style, and professional finishes. Access step-by-step video courses that feel like I'm sitting right next to you at your sewing table.
Join a community of makers who are sewing with pride.
"I have been sewing for 40 years, but my bags always looked a bit 'crafty'. Andrea's explanation of interfacing changed everything. My daughter actually asked if I bought the bag I made last week!"
"I was terrified of rivets and zippers. This course breaks it down so simply. I watched the videos on my iPad while I sewed, and it felt like Andrea was right there in the room with me."
"I wasted so much expensive fabric on floppy bags before this course. The small investment in this class saved me hundreds in ruined materials. Highly recommend."
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"I honestly can't believe how much value is packed into this course. The interfacing guide alone saved me more than the cost of the course!"
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I used to be frustrated with "homemade" looking bags. I realized that commercial patterns often skip the most important steps: proper structure and industrial finishing techniques.
I spent years adapting high-end manufacturing techniques so they work on a standard home sewing machine.
Now, I've taught over 7,000 students via the Make Designer Bags Academy how to create bags that look like they came from a boutique—without buying an industrial machine.