The focus for the sixth session of my design master class, AMC, which wrapped up last night was a unique duffel bag with three interior zippered top compartments and 18+…
For this project you will need to precut the follow fabric pieces: (1) 8.25″ x 11″ felt for the interior body (1) 8.25″ x 11″ faux leather ribbon for the…
Hey y’all and welcome to a special edition of Behind the Seams with Andrea! If you follow me on social media you know I hired a virtual organizer, named Marisa…
Hey y’all and welcome to Behind the Seams with Andrea! Today, I am demonstrating how I sketch my bag designs in 3D. I learned this technique as a child and…
In this two part video series…we will be assembling a mini duffel bag that is perfect for everyday use. For this project you will need to precut the following pieces…
The room before… Quick trip to Lowes for 2 by 4’s, 32″ door, drywall, shims and screws. Meg’s boyfriend, TJ, is super talented and an awesome human BE-ing! In two…
Hey y’all! I am in the process of resigning my work and web space—which is why this post is a day late. Par for the course, I jumped in way…
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Hey y’all and welcome back to my interactive design book! This week I am working on two designs. A full size duffel bag which I am going to use as…
Yesterday, Meg, was passed her high school diploma in a plastic bin through the passenger window of her mini cooper by a masked man I’ve never met. Honestly, I would…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! I am so excited to show you how to begin assembling the Route 66 Tote. This is a generously sized bag–perfect for everyday hauls–that…
Hey y’all and welcome to a special edition of Behind the Seams with Andrea! Today I have created a time-lapse video of me working in the new interactive design book…
Do you believe everything works out like it is meant to be? Or, some variation of that? I do. Shortly after I closed my Etsy shop in March 2020, as…
The Create. Tee Collection was first launched as a means to generate funds that would be specifically used to upgrade the computer I use to edit and store the video…
Hey y’all and welcome to project #3 in the Sewspire Serger Sewing Series. This sweet little drawstring bin is perfect for organizing your favorite fabrics and comes together quick with…
Hey y’all and welcome to my weekly blog post. I hope you like the new layout here on Sewspire.com which includes a fresh theme and no more ads! For many…
For this project you will need: (4) 24″ H x 18″ W cotton fabric panels (1) 18″ x 18″ scrap panel to create a template Serger Thread Scissors Iron
Today marks the eighth day of May and the end of my eighth week of self isolation. During this time I can count on one hand the number of people…
I can’t remember what I was working on the last time I had the studio to myself. As I sip my third cup of coffee, and lookout over this village,…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is a special planner themed edition of Behind the Seams with a bonus giveaway. Yay! To enter the…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and creative inspiration channel. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope…
Now more than ever, I realize the value of having a space in which you can find peace, inspiration and happiness. Ideally, this space would be found inside yourself; but,…
Hey y’all! I am so happy to be here with you today. In this video we are continuing to assemble the exterior of my latest backpack design. I will demonstrate…
Hey y’all and welcome to Behind the Seams with Andrea. If you sew, chances are good you’ve attempted to make at least one mask, for yourself and one for someone…
Hey y’all! Grab the design book and join me for a new extended sewing project. I am in the process of designing a lightweight backpack that I can use when…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration blog. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
Hey y’all and thank you for joining me today for our weekly sewing tutorial. I hope that you are well and have all you need during this unusual time in…
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Hey y’all and welcome to Recipe 011! In this video I am showing you how to craft the messenger flap and adjustable shoulder strap that will finish off the My…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire Recipe 010! In this video I am demonstrating how to craft the interior of my latest design which I am calling My Beautiful Life…
Episode 27 – Starting A YouTube Channel Hey y’all! I am so excited to share my very first podcast interview with you. It was such an absolute pleasure to work…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire Recipe 009! In this video I am demonstrating how to craft the exterior of my latest design which I am calling My Beautiful Life…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire Recipe 008! In this video I am designing a new caddy / bag and demonstrating how I cut my fabric and alter the design…
My apologies, I am a few hours behind schedule today as I hosted our first ever Sewspire Sew Along with our Sewspire Patrons at 1 p.m. This may surprise you;…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration channel. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
Hey y’all and Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope this message finds you showered in love and holding a heart full of gratitude. Just thinking of this community evokes both love…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration channel. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
Hey y’all and welcome to Behind the Seams with Andrea! In celebration of my 49th Birthday on February 1st I asked the members of our Sewspire Facebook Group to submit…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire Sewing Recipe 005 in which I demonstrate how to use the T Method to construct the interior of the Utility Tote we have been…
Last night we completed the fourth session of AMC (Andrea’s Master Class) and I am so proud of the bags and ideas that sprang forth as a result of this…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration blog. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
Deborah Feinn and I have been co-teaching for about a year now. I create the instructional content, share it with the world via YouTube, and she takes it upon herself…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration blog. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
IMPORTANT UPDATE: There was some confusion regarding the measurements of this piece. Kathy would like the finished bags to be less than 6″ deep. So the bag I have sketched…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration platform. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
When sewing, I like to have music or some other recording playing in the background. Yesterday, I started a new audio book entitled We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee…
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! My name is Andrea and this is my sewing instruction and inspiration blog. If you are just joining us — welcome! I hope you…
Happy New Year my creative friends! I am so excited to be here with you sharing this moment in time and want to express my sincere gratitude to the people…
Hey y’all and welcome to the last post of 2019. I have mixed feelings about this year as it seemed to pass at a breakneck speed. Like most, it brought…
Hey y’all and welcome to my weekly blog post! Today I want to shine the Sewspire Spotlight on my top three NOT Sewspire Sewing Patterns and invite you to share…
Hey y’all and welcome to the weekly edition of Behind the Seams! I hope this post finds you well and joyfully immersed in your holiday preparations. It’s an exciting time…
I still can hardly believe my good fortune! Last night while perusing the clearance pile at the Hobby Lobby, I spotted a Simplicity catalog for sale. I am fairly certain…
Hey y’all and welcome to the final video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which began October 1, 2019 and includes ten easy to sew projects that make lovely gifts.…
Hey y’all and Happy Holidays! I hope our creative friends in America enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast filled with light, love and laughter. It was so nice to have all…
Hey y’all and welcome to the 9th video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which will run from October 1 to December 3, 2019. Each week I will feature a…
Hey y’all and Happy Friday! I hope you are knee deep in holiday sewing—albeit for your friends and family or for your handmade business. Did you know I operate a…
Hey y’all and welcome to the 8th video in the ongoing Handmade Holiday Series. Today I am here to show you how to sew a large basic tote bag. Trust…
One of the perks of building an online community, like we have here at Sewspire, is the opportunity to make friends all over the world. It has been such a…
Hey y’all and welcome to the 7th video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which will run from October 1 to December 3, 2019. Each week I will feature a…
Hey y’all! I hope you have set aside some creative time this weekend because I have rounded up ten of my favorite previously published Sewspire designs for you to sew…
Hey y’all and welcome to the 6th video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which will run from October 1 to December 3, 2019. Each week I will feature a…
I hope you enjoyed Halloween and are now ready to being thinking about Christmas preparations or at least your Thanksgiving table setting as I will be teaching you how to…
How to sew a fabric gift box with tie-snap-flap closure Step by step video tutorial: https://youtu.be/eln5ZBanwvM For this project you will need: (10) 6″ cotton squares (2) 5″ fcotton squares…
Hey y’all and Happy Friday! This week I am coming to you via video as we are unboxing a surprise package from our friends at Fairfield. I hope you enjoy…
Video Tutorial https://youtu.be/_-EGMdYLefE Hey y’all and thanks for joining me for the fourth project in our ongoing Handmade Holiday Series here at Sewspire. I really appreciate the fact that our…
It’s just you, me and the pup here. It’s 10 a.m. Friday, October 18th. I am snuggled up with my new 6 lb. weighted blanket (the next tutorial in the…
How to make a custom necktie Full length video tutorial: https://youtu.be/Rk9F6Ic5GDE How to make a custom necktie How to make a custom necktie Hey y’all and welcome to the third…
Hello my creative friend! I am so happy to be here with you today and appreciate you taking a moment to commemorate the 4 year anniversary of Sewspire with me!…
Full length video tutorial: https://youtu.be/OZ2j0XQiRQQ Pattern measurements and maker notes: https://sewspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sewspire-7-Chakra-Messenger-Bag.pdf 7 Chakra Inspired Messenger Bag Tutorial and Pattern 7 Chakra Inspired Messenger Bag Tutorial and Pattern 7 Chakra Inspired…