by Richard Manigault | Aug 12, 2019 | HMDH Beginning Course, What's new
This is a short tutorial on how to make a double pleated pocket. A double pleated pocket can used on any type of handbag, from messenger to backpack to satchel to this bag! Remember the videos are only to show how a technique can be used on one particular style. Each... by Richard Manigault | Jul 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Richard Manigault | Jul 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Richard Manigault | Jul 20, 2019 | Advanced, HMDH Advanced, What's new
The Eva Maria is an example of tunnel construction also referred to as false bottom construction. This technique allows you to design the bottom giving you more options then just a straight bottom. It also gives sewing room when stitching the bottom, allowing you to... by Richard Manigault | Aug 27, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
The Messenger Bag Welcome to our messenger bag class. This class will teach you two different methods for making a messenger bag, along with the T-bottom you learned in the first class, you now know 3 ways to make a messenger bag. Note the different gussets and how to... by Richard Manigault | Aug 27, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
You need to remember that each technique learned can be used on a number of different types of bags. The T- bottom can be used with any handbag design as well. Go to your department store and look at the construction of the handbags. You will see the simple techniques... by Richard Manigault | Aug 23, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
Welcome to Beginning Handbags Lesson 4 Handbag construction is really about learning a series of techniques. Once you learned these techniques for making the different elements of a handbag. Mixing and matching these elements is the design. This class teaches the... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
The Zebra Bag There are four main parts to creating your handbag production patterns: * 1. Master * 2. Outside or Cutting Pattern * 3. Lining Patterns * 4. Stay Patterns ( keeps your bag looking crisp). When you send a pattern to production everything must be... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
Enclosed Gusset This technique teaches you how to make a completely enclosed gusset. The shape can be anything you like from a square to a circle and everything in between. You will leave a small opening at the bottom of the lining to pull the bag through.... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
Here is the second lesson in one piece construction, the first was the T-Bottom tote! The object of the class is to teach you how to make a pattern containing all the elements of a handbag in one pattern piece. What’s important in the lesson the gusset.The... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
There are no notes for this class . At this point you should be able to just make your own variation on this bag. Make the bag functional yet stylish, how well the bag is organized will be the passing grade in this lesson. Supplies needed for this Lesson: Fabric:... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
This is our Barrel bag class that will teach you how to make a recessed bottom or sides, also how to attach a lining and zipper applique. You were introduced to this technique in lesson 2, this is the same concept. Supplies needed for this Lesson: Fabric: Medium to... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
This course will teach you how to make a zippered gusset which allows the bag to expand, you also learn a simple gusset pocket that easy to make. This bag also features some interesting pattern work making the gusset reach around and become part of the front. It can... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
This class teaches you how to make a simple wallet. Makes a great gift and it’s easy to make. Teaches you step by step how to make the pattern and assembly the wallet. Shows you how to organize and customize your wallet to your needs. Let’s get started! My... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
Shorts are a collection of answers to questions where a video was worth a million words. They help better explain a technique or maybe clear up some fine point, that needed that little extra to get the student over the... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
The broken bottom technique allows your clutch or any bag to fold up from the bottom and side. This is the same concept as say a brief case. You will be making a clutch with a broken bottom gusset and tunnel construction or a flat bottom. The choice is your based on... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
This is the clutch video, it takes you through more of the design process, from my point of view. This was made a few years ago. The white clutch is an updated version of this video, which is lesson 2. Fabric: Medium to heavy. Pattern Paper- oaktag or posterboard... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | HMDH Beginning Course
This is a variation of flat bottom construction it also shows the designer that the techniques are interchangeable. This could have been structured by adding backing to various elements of the bag. You can do either variation of the bag or create your own gusset... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | Advanced
It is important to point out in Advanced as you go through the progression in the course that I expect you to rely less on videos and more on instructions. In the real world a client isn’t going to give you a video to follow, you should be able follow the notes... by Richard Manigault | Jun 14, 2018 | Advanced
Box Bags can be made in any shape, they are very creative but very labor intensive, in many ways that’s why they are not that popular today, they can add a sense of individualism to any person sense of style. Think of luggage as a boxbag, even a briefcase, maybe...