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"This is my latest project. I used the Small Bucket..."
This is my latest project. I used the Small Bucket With Eyelets pattern under Premium Bucket Bag Bundle. I adjusted it (made it taller and wider) to meet my needs and my brand’s aesthetic. I’m currently wear testing it. So far so good. I’m thinking about making it shorter and using leather for the closure. 🤔
"Just finished the first 5 day project."
Just finished the first 5 day project.
"Hi everyone. Well I finished Day 4 of the challen..."
Hi everyone. Well I finished Day 4 of the challenge and it has really been a wonderful ride! Never thought I could make such a pretty bag! I have loved the process. Andrea has done a wonderful job of teaching. I love her style. Here is mine so far!
"I just finished the first project and it came out ..."
I just finished the first project and it came out great! I love it, but question, what is the purpose of the Velcro inside?
"5 days challenge done... 🥰"
5 days challenge done... 🥰
"Well I finished my bag! The process was wonderful..."
Well I finished my bag! The process was wonderful! Very clear, concise instructions! I love the bag. I feel I could have done better but this is my first bag. Time will tell. Thoroughly enjoyed the teaching.
"I am studying the Fundamentals Course now and it i..."
I am studying the Fundamentals Course now and it is so informative. I am so glad to have found this. This will be an invaluable tool in my bag making progress. So excited.
"These are some of the bags I have made so far."
These are some of the bags I have made so far.
"Well I finished my Chic Vision Case! It was a joy..."
Well I finished my Chic Vision Case! It was a joyful experience. Each step was clear and easy and the videos were very educational. I really enjoyed it. Here is my case. I have added a leather embellishment to the front flap. I love to add leather to my pieces.
"I finished my second bag “The Elegant Crossbody Co..."
I finished my second bag “The Elegant Crossbody Companion” I’m really enjoying theses courses. I have to admit, I need to stop and slow down and follow step by step. I have a bad habit of wanting to work ahead. But, I want to to learn and practice the new techniques, plus it has been years since I have sewn.
"Almost done with Boho Tote!"
Almost done with Boho Tote!
"Here's pictures of my completed Boho Tote! There w..."
Here's pictures of my completed Boho Tote! There were so many new things in this course for me. I really learned a lot from this course from the snaps, leather, working with leather glue, what a mess...lol It's finally done, now to decide on what to do next.
"This is the bag I am currently making. I was SO HA..."
This is the bag I am currently making. I was SO HAPPY to see the lessons on installing zippers. That has been my nemesis forever!
"Second Boho Tote This is my second attempt at the ..."
Second Boho Tote This is my second attempt at the Bohe Tote, everything was going great until I tried the handles. Fourth time I got it! I completed another Boho Tote. Boy did these handles give me the fits. Fourth try I finally got it, I just wish it looked a little neater!
"Just finished my second Boho Tote!"
Just finished my second Boho Tote!
"Just made the tote bag oversized. I love; my daugh..."
Just made the tote bag oversized. I love; my daughter loves it. It’s a hit.
"Finally done!"
Finally done!
"It’s a wrap!!!😍. Hope everyone had fun being cre..."
It’s a wrap!!!😍. Hope everyone had fun being creative. I hadn’t had my machine out since making masks in 2020. This was more fun.
"My 5 day challenge bag."
My 5 day challenge bag.
"My efforts of the 5 day challenge tote bag."
My efforts of the 5 day challenge tote bag.
"I didn’t add a shoulder strap as I prefer not to h..."
I didn’t add a shoulder strap as I prefer not to have one.
"My finished bag. The shoulder strap is tucked awa..."
My finished bag. The shoulder strap is tucked away inside the bag.
"My finished Tote bag. Loving it."
My finished Tote bag. Loving it.
"My 5-day challenge bag. I made a couple modificati..."
My 5-day challenge bag. I made a couple modifications to suit my preference. I did not want handles but I wanted a top zipper and I wanted to be able to remove the shoulder strap so I added the side rings. I love the finished bag.
"My 5-day challenge bag😊"
My 5-day challenge bag😊
"Quinette du Toit"
Quinette du Toit
"I tried the one piece tote with faux leather."
I tried the one piece tote with faux leather.
"Here is my 5-day bag challenge result."
Here is my 5-day bag challenge result.
"Finished the challenge bag. It’s made of recycled ..."
Finished the challenge bag. It’s made of recycled billboard vinyl on the outside. Hard material to work with, but I’m trying different bag styles to see which ones are good to work with. I had trouble lining up the bottom corners when stitching the bag together, I need to better measure the 1cm seam allowance when cutting the fabric pieces.
"I finished the glasses case and attached it to the..."
I finished the glasses case and attached it to the bag. The tote bag is now complete. I loved it
"Here’s my bag. I didn’t want to add the Velcro"
Here’s my bag. I didn’t want to add the Velcro
"My latest bag made out of the same fabric as Mr c..."
My latest bag made out of the same fabric as Mr cuddle sheep, heavy weight upholstery chenille velvet fabric. It was so beautiful on Mr cuddle sheep I thought it would be perfect for the mini shoulder chain bag. I decided not to quilt it as I didn't want to change the look of the fabric. 👜
"5 days challenge done... 🥰"
5 days challenge done... 🥰
"Well I completed three zipper bags for the Saturda..."
Well I completed three zipper bags for the Saturday challenge. I must say I learned a lot about zippers! Loved it!
"So fun! Easy to follow instructions. I used direc..."
So fun! Easy to follow instructions. I used directional fabric, but accidentally put it in upside down on the flap. For those of you who want to know, the bottom of the directional fabric is sewed to the lining, right sides together.
"This is my second time with this pattern. I will s..."
This is my second time with this pattern. I will sell this one. I used what I learned the first time to improve. The cut material is my next one.
"Hello fellow bag makers! I have finally finished t..."
Hello fellow bag makers! I have finally finished the 5 day challenge and am very pleased with my result. I used drill for the outer - a one way design and cut the outer to suit. Lining was a poplin and I interfaced with a medium/heavy one which has given it good support. The webbing for the straps is not one I would have preferred but does the job - bought locally though. I enjoyed the process and only bent one needle (ran over a hidden pin).😱 I have another cut out so will give it a whirl later today. I'm looking forward to making more designs from Make Designer Bags. Thank you for the tutorials, hints and ideas Andrea. Sew on all and have a wonderful day! 😘
"Finished the little bucket bag today, really pleas..."
Finished the little bucket bag today, really pleased how it turned out😍
"like the bag and it was easy enough to make just h..."
like the bag and it was easy enough to make just had to work it out and do some extra hand sewing.
"My street style tote in 2-2.2mm leather. My leathe..."
My street style tote in 2-2.2mm leather. My leather is much too thick for the side seams, but gives it a rustic look and I’m pleased with this bag. I love the handles and the shape of the bag. I’m enjoying the step by step videos.
"Finished my Glasses Case! I put leather embellish..."
Finished my Glasses Case! I put leather embellishments on the zipper pull. This was so much fun! I love it!
"Here's a few pictures of my first 5 day challenge!..."
Here's a few pictures of my first 5 day challenge! I really enjoyed this course.
"This is the bag I am currently making. I was SO HA..."
This is the bag I am currently making. I was SO HAPPY to see the lessons on installing zippers. That has been my nemesis forever!
"Second Boho Tote This is my second attempt at the ..."
Second Boho Tote This is my second attempt at the Bohe Tote, everything was going great until I tried the handles. Fourth time I got it!
"I finished my bag today. I used a curtain fabric ..."
I finished my bag today. I used a curtain fabric sample, lined with a spare piece of silk. The instructions where very precise and helped immensly. Not a fan of the final construction method, however its a handy sized bag.
"This was a difficult one to make with the two side..."
This was a difficult one to make with the two side pockets. But I did it thinks to my Janome HD-9
"Just finished the first 5 day project."
Just finished the first 5 day project.
"When I got this beautiful neoprene (Golden Turquoi..."
When I got this beautiful neoprene (Golden Turquoise Leaf) I knew I wanted a nice bag! I decided to just start sewing and this is what I came up with! I love how it came out, especially with no pattern 😜 The neoprene was a dream to sew with great structure, no lining or interfacing needed.
"I like the bag that I made in the 5-day challenge ..."
I like the bag that I made in the 5-day challenge but I think I can improve. I have started a new bag in a different color. The first bag was so much fun to make that I can’t wait to get started on the second one!
"Finished Day 3 of 5-day challenge! I just want to ..."
Finished Day 3 of 5-day challenge! I just want to say how much I am enjoying this challenge! Andrea is a wonderful instructor and her videos are so clear. I can’t wait to finish my bag!
"Started this oversize tote yesterday in a stunning..."
Started this oversize tote yesterday in a stunningly beautiful 4/5oz pull up bison leather. Will finish the shell today to then get the lining started.
"I enrolled. I have been sewing for years. I am lea..."
I enrolled. I have been sewing for years. I am learning a lot with this.
"This is worth the money, she teaches a lot! I'm en..."
This is worth the money, she teaches a lot! I'm enjoying it very much
"These courses are amazing!"
These courses are amazing!
"I purchased all courses and I impressed how detail..."
I purchased all courses and I impressed how detail are all of them! I love it, and I highly recommend.
"Just got my class and love it! Half way through an..."
Just got my class and love it! Half way through and so much good info. Can’t wait to get back at it.
"I a loving this course! So detailed and comprehens..."
I a loving this course! So detailed and comprehensive. Great visuals to be able to see how to make the purses step-by-step!❤️
"Took the class, you do it at your pace. You watch ..."
Took the class, you do it at your pace. You watch lessons that are printed. It was very informative, learned a lot, every step is explained. I keep going back to watch certain lessons. There are other types of bags that you can unlock if you want to learn a specific style. Really liked the class would recommend.
"This is a great course. It has helped me so much. ..."
This is a great course. It has helped me so much. I have learned a lot from her blog also. Love it. Always look forward to seeing what’s next.
"Just great information thanks you"
Just great information thanks you
"The course is definitely worthwhile!!"
The course is definitely worthwhile!!
"I have enjoyed this course very much. I watch the ..."
I have enjoyed this course very much. I watch the videos over and over and have gotten so much better at making bags. These 2 have been so fun to make. Can’t wait to try more and I’m learning so much about running my business with fabric choices and pricing. Always love the new content. Thank you 😊
"Such a source of information and inspiration."
Such a source of information and inspiration.
"Love these courses ! They are great. ❤️ Very helpf..."
Love these courses ! They are great. ❤️ Very helpful.
"have learnt a lot from you course. So far. Enclose..."
have learnt a lot from you course. So far. Enclosed a picture of a bag I have just done from what I have learned
"Thank you for giving access to to your group 1/4 t..."
Thank you for giving access to to your group 1/4 tru the class and love the info
"Hello everyone! So happy to be a part of this comm..."
Hello everyone! So happy to be a part of this community. I enjoy looking at the videos and learning so much about bag making! ☺️
"I bought the course and it is great so far. Short ..."
I bought the course and it is great so far. Short videos of the techniques so you can refer back anytime.
"I have both courses. They are excellent and so eas..."
I have both courses. They are excellent and so easy to follow and I see the close ups so clearlyl! Love them and looking out for more!
"Love your group"
Love your group
"I liked the first course so much I bought the UNLI..."
I liked the first course so much I bought the UNLIMITED All Access. I watched one video through and then on the second time araound I just pause a LOT to watch then do. I've learned a lot and now can tailor the patterns to what I like and want.
"Best course I've purchased!"
Best course I've purchased!
"I am abaout 45 minutes in and love it! Learning so..."
I am abaout 45 minutes in and love it! Learning so many new tricks and tools.
"This course is amazing. I Haven't been through hal..."
This course is amazing. I Haven't been through half of it yet and found so many helpful hints! I've sewn bags for years and learned so much. Very well done!
"Originally,I did use this like an online class. Wh..."
Originally,I did use this like an online class. What I have found even more useful, is going back and using it as a reference "how to" video. I understand the techniques, and use this as a refresher because I forget. Highly recommend again!
"I learned really good tips from this class."
I sew well and a lot. I learned really good tips from this class. I highly recommend it!
"Enjoying course."
Enjoying course. Very easy to follow.thank you
"This was more fun."
It’s a wrap!!!😍. Hope everyone had fun being creative. I hadn’t had my machine out since making masks in 2020. This was more fun.
"Iam ready start and the moment is easy to follow a..."
Iam ready start and the moment is easy to follow and the explanation in each section is good.
"I didn't complete the course yet, for now it seems..."
I didn't complete the course yet, for now it seems very interesting Plenty of valuable information
"So helpful."
So helpful.
"I absolutely love everything about this! I am on t..."
I absolutely love everything about this! I am on the 5-Day challenge now and will finish this and move on to the next course. The courses are so well put together and easy to follow. I have learned so much and I decided to get the unlimited so I can always have access to what I need. The instruction is clear and I love following along and learning.
"will be helpful"
will be helpful
"Great instructions. Easy to follow"
Great instructions. Easy to follow
"I didn’t like the way the bag is sewed together… w..."
I didn’t like the way the bag is sewed together… with an outside seam
"I am actually learning alot from this course. I'm ..."
I am actually learning alot from this course. I'm happy I ran across your classes
"I have been so busy, but I can’t wait to start lea..."
I have been so busy, but I can’t wait to start learning about bag making basics!
"The bag challenge was great and easy to follow. I ..."
The bag challenge was great and easy to follow. I could not finish my bag within the timeframe due to my illness and my dogs. I will, however, post a picture when it's completed!
"I love it!"
I love it!
"Great love it"
Great love it
"So much information and so many valuable lessons f..."
So much information and so many valuable lessons for the price. I’m really learning allot about making bags.
"Haven’t start yet, working on other bags but can’t..."
Haven’t start yet, working on other bags but can’t wait to start
"I love this bag making course"
I love this bag making course
"Very informative and helpful . Step by step on how..."
Very informative and helpful . Step by step on how to construct a bag project from beginning to end.
Andrea Endroes
European Bag Designer & Founder
Germany & Italy
Hi, I'm Andrea Endroes.
I am a European bag designer living between Germany and Italy. With over 20+ years of bag design experience—including designing collections produced and marketed by European bag labels—I noticed that home sewists frequently struggle with flimsy, homemade-looking bags.
Traditional sewing patterns often skip industrial finishing, proper multi-layer stabilizers, and structural architecture. I dedicated years to adapting genuine high-end atelier methods so they work flawlessly on a standard domestic sewing machine.
Through Make Designer Bags, I have guided over 10,000+ students to sew bags they are genuinely proud to carry—crisp, durable, and indistinguishable from luxury boutique pieces.