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 elainebaillio1357 | Oct 11, 2018 | Blogroll
Richard, I’m still interested in getting the bontex kit. I tried to locate the store on your site but couldn’t find it . Let me know how to proceed or if I should go to your students website. Also is deco fuse by pellonsimiliar to bontex? Thanks , Elaine
by Ana Pena | Oct 10, 2018 | Blogroll
Hi Richard, I’m having problems in trying to whatch the class video for the messenger bag.
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 | Dec 2, 2016 | Blogroll
Here is a tidbit about the difference between making a leather bag and a fabric bag. I don’t know if any of you are into making leather bags, but here goes. Thickness is the enemy of the bag maker! In leather to overcome the thickness of a turned edge leather...
by Richard Manigault | Oct 30, 2016 | Blogroll, Uncategorized
One of the most important parts of making your handbag design and handbag patterns are the gussets. It enhances the look of your handbag and creates dimension, expansion and functionality. You can have the same front and back on a handbag and change the type or shape...
