Specialization in Artisanal Handbag Design and Creation

Course summary

• U1: Getting Inspired

  • Introduction

  • Influences | Jimena Londoño

  • Influences | AMARENA

  • Influences | Olvido Madrid

  • Influences | Molla Mills

  • Influences | Idoia Cuesta

• U2: Design and Creation of Beaded Bags

  • The materials

  • Sample creation and stress based on function 1

  • Sample creation and tension based on function 2

  • Draw and diagram

  • Structure of the first face 1

  • Structure of the first face 2

  • First and second face, and base

  • The straps 1

  • The straps 2

  • Sides and join the strap 1

  • Sides and join the strap 2

  • Add textures to your bag

  • Creative process for a collection

• U3: Design and Creation of Macramé Handbags

  • Materials

  • Preparation of sample 1

  • Preparation of sample 2

  • Accessories for samples

  • Inspiration technique: mood board

  • Introduction to bag design

  • Technical sheets and sketch

  • Elaboration of the bag: handles

  • Making the bag: body 1

  • Elaboration of the bag: body 2

  • Final shots

  • Packaging

  • Part care

  • Presence in networks

• U4: Design and Knitting of Bags with Silk Cord

  • The importance of design and its function

  • Color psychology applied to design

  • Know the material you work with and the first stitches

  • Techniques for creating silk cord handles

  • Inspiration Dashboard

  • Design our bag

  • Weave the body of our bag

  • Join all parts and end caps 1

  • Join all the parts and end caps 2

  • Final part: lining 1

  • Final part: the lining 2

  • Customize your silk drawstring bag

  • The importance of packaging

  • Basic photography

• U5: Crochet Pattern Design: Find Your Signature Style

  • Getting to Know Crochet

  • Choosing Yarns, Colors, and Tools

  • Grid-Based Design

  • Spotting the Pattern

  • Drawing the Pattern

  • Making Stitches

  • How to Make Tapestry Crochet

  • Start Crocheting!

  • Work Around the Corner

  • End of First Round, Going to Second Round

  • Third Round

  • Last Round

  • Finishing the Bag 1

  • Finishing the Bag 2

  • One Pattern, Many Means

  • Branding

  • The Health Benefits of Crochet

• U6: Contemporary Basketwork Techniques Applied to Fashion

  • Types of vegetable fibers

  • Materials and tools for this course

  • Preparation of the material

  • Core tissue

  • Fabric structure bag 1

  • Fabric structure bag 2

  • Fabric structure bag 3

  • Bag top

  • Placement of the handles

  • Customization of future projects

  • Practical tips

• Final project

  • Specialization in Handmade Bag Creation