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 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... by Richard Manigault | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
The first questions is what are stays and the simplest way to explain them is “stay here”! Stays use the concept of “path of least resistance” this is demonstrated in the concept of windows., or cut outs. Stays can be made from any material as... by Richard Manigault | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today everything is social media, but believe it or not people still read newspapers and magazines, that’s why they still sell them! Here is something else to consider, every magazine has an online edition! Have you every wondered who picks those bags in a... 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... by Richard Manigault | Aug 4, 2016 | Blogroll, Uncategorized
I was thinking about doing our take on a bowling bag! Do you think this would be a class someone would like to take? If so let me know, if I get enough likes I do the class! I posted a few pictures of it being made, let me know if it’s cute enough? One of the...