Start Learning Handbag Design Today!
From sketch to a completed bag, you will learn handbag pattern making and construction. We teach how to make all bags by using a combination of techniques and by combining those techniques to make and design any bag you want or you see.
Our lessons are Progressive, each lesson builds on the previous lesson. For that reason, all lessons are completed in order. Lessons can not be viewed or completed at random.
Pattern Making
Quality instruction without the cost of a traditional brick and mortar design school. We offer you quality instruction in the comfort of your own home and your own pace. You walk away with a solid foundation in handbag pattern making and construction.
Assignments & Grades
At HMDH Academy we want to make sure you are learning what we promised you would learn. So we have quizzes, assignments, and activities to round out the learning experience.
Community
Our Community is new we offer student support, answers questions about anything handbag related and try to have fun and make new friends.
Video Tutorials
Easy to follow step by step instructional videos with notes. Watch the videos, create your design sketch based on the lesson. Make your pattern, your bag and look at the professional results you achieved at home!
Monthly New Contents
Each month we bring you new content, that will allow you to continually grow your craft. We have a library of handbag subject matter to teach and share with you.
Mobile App
Our Mobil App is coming! Then you can take us anywhere, on any device and learn. As long as you have our app, you are just a step away from making a bag.
Students Gallery
The hundreds of bags made by HMDH students over the year Here are just a few to show the quality of training that you can get here at the HMDH Academy. Every bag is made by a student. Many of our students came here with no sewing experience at all! Our students are from around the world from Africa, Europe, Canada and across the United States!
Become an expert
Our lessons are designed for both the experienced sewer or craft person and the beginner with our easy step by step video instructions, Supported by detailed instructional notes and student support.
Beginning Handbags
The Beginning Course an introduction to handbag design and construction.
The Beginning Course consists of 10 lessons and 9 are graded towards completion of the course. Each course builds on the next course, so it’s important to complete the lessons in order. If you complete the course with a passing score you receive badges and awards along the way.
Advance Handbags
The advance handbags course where the primary focus is on very constructed bags and cases.
The Advanced Course consists of 10 lessons graded towards completion of the course. Each course builds on the next course, It is important to complete the lessons in order. If you complete the course with a passing score you receive a certificate of completion for your hard work.
Accessory Designers from NYC
www.HowToMakeADesignerHandbag.com teaches members how to price work how to make patterns and design all types of handbags. Two accessories designers have developed the website – Richard and Linda Manigault – I recommend it to everyone involved in accessories. You will learn as much there as you would taking classes at any school.
Michelle Lalonde, Former Professor F.I.T – NYC
Students Feedback
FAQ
Got a few questions before you enroll?
What if I get stuck on a lesson?
You got me and Linda, my wife and partner, instructors with over 50 years experience between us. We answer questions in our community groups so they can be shared with each student. You can also email us, but it’s always best to share answers with others, sometimes there is more than one answer to the problem.
How often do you release new content?
We try to release new content every month. Sometimes it may not be a full tutorial depending on what group you are in. Shorts and demo’s focused on a specific technique could be released weekly, so it all depends. I have a library of lessons to choose from, so you won’t be bored.
What age groups do you support?
We don’t have a specific age group restriction, if you can operate a sewing machine then you can learn handbag design.We encourage the young to have fun and explore the creativity that can be expressed through handbag design. Somebody got keep the old ways alive!
How Long Does The Course Take?
Each course has a monthly or yearly option, how long it take depends on the time you have to devote to complete each lesson. If you have unlimited time, then it’s possible to complete one lesson per week, there are 10 lesson to the course.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You can cancel anytime! Both yearly and monthly are subscriptions. You can cancel via Paypal under your subscriptions in your Paypal profile. Are request via email, but to avoid mistakes we strongly recommend that you cancel via Paypal.
What supplies do I need?
To successfully complete the course you need access to a good strong sewing machine, best would be a walking foot flatbed for the Beginning Course. If you wish to do leather, then I suggest an industrial machine for best results. You should also have these additional supplies listed below:
- Steel rulers- 36″-24″-18″- 12″
- Oaktag pattern paper- Can be
- purchased online
- Exacto and utility knife
- Material
- Bontex- stiffer for stays
- Cutting board
Handbag Designers Community
Our big community offers student support, answers questions about anything handbag related and try to have fun and make new friends.
Daily New Activities & Articles Updates
We bring you new content, that will allow you to continually grow your craft. We have a library of handbag subject matter to teach and share with you.
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Inspiring Creativity Through Knowledge
We can’t promise you, you’ll become a famous handbag designer but what we can promise, is to give you the tools you need to start the journey!
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