This video course walks through making the Andy Bag from step-by-step start to finish.

The Andy Bag combines the best of both worlds, blending a messenger and hobo bag style with a beginner-friendly zipper pocket technique. I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as I do! 🎉

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You will need the pattern. Select the "PDF Pattern Included" above (or purchase the PDF pattern here). Or purchase the printed pattern here.

About the Andy Bag:
- Medium size, perfect for cross-body or over-the-shoulder wear
- Two convenient slip-in pockets inside
- Recessed zipper entry for added security
- Spacious exterior zipper pocket
- Gusset technique for beautifully finished corners
- Compatible with vinyl, cork, fabric, canvas, corduroy, and more
- Ideal for confident beginners and beyond
- Minimal interfacing needed when using Sew Hungryhippie vinyl

Finished Size: 11 1/2"W x 9"H x 5"D

The Andy Bag is a dream for Sew Hungry Hippie vinyl and cork lovers, with a soft quilting cotton lining and minimal interfacing—perfect for confident beginners! Advanced sewists can get creative by adding extra zipper pockets or customizing the inside, but most importantly, have fun with it!

This bag features a large zipper pocket on the front (lined), an ample gusset for lots of storage, slip-in pockets throughout, and an adjustable strap.

Andy is a boxier bag for those that need lots of room, and appreciate a bag sitting upright when placed on a surface.

Materials:

Sew Hungry Hippie Vinyl 18” x 52”
Lining Quilting Cotton 1 YD
SF101 or equivalent 1-2 YDS depending on width
1¼” Sew Hungry Hippie Hardware Pack in preferred color (2 D-rings, 2 swivels, 1 slider)
30” size 5 zipper tape + 2 pulls
Metal Zipper Ends x 2
Corners, Curves, & Rivets Template
Double Sided Sticky Tape
Nylon Mallet
Optional: rivets x 2

You will want to have your Teflon non-stick sewing foot handy, a Teflon pressing sheet, Chrome Microtex needles, a Nylon Mallet, Double Sided Sticky Tape, an iron, and the Easy Point & Press tool.

Finished Size: 11 1/2"W x 9"H x 5"D

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