by Richard Manigault | Jul 20, 2019 | Blogroll, What's new
HMDH Courses are set up starting with easy to more difficult. The styles of the bags we use in tutorials are not important. The techniques that make up the style are important. The bag you design will be based on the technique learned. For example the lesson T-Bottom... by Richard Manigault | Oct 11, 2018 | Blogroll
I was talking with my friend and mentor Michelle Lalonde via messenger and we were talking about how we could as instructors enhance the learning experience of our students via activities outside of the classroom. Michelle travels a lot as a designer doing high end... by Richard Manigault | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
What part of a handbag determines the shape of the bag? If you don’t know the answer, continue reading… If you were looking at a bag and you wanted to make your version of the bag, what would be the first part of the bag you would look for? Name the 4... by Richard Manigault | Jan 21, 2017 | Blogroll
Mocking up your bag pattern is the best way to make sure your pattern is fitting and allows you to make changes to your design before you start cutting and sewing. It’s also cheaper then sewing your handbag pattern and finding out you made mistakes and a lot... by Richard Manigault | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Trial bag with Decovil by Bonnie Stillwell – Saturday, 25 April 2015, 7:58 AM I have just finished a trial bag using Decovil. Decovil is a fusible nonwoven interfacing with a leather-like (suede) feel which is fusible. I cut windows in the Decovil thinking...