About Us

Our Mission

We're on a mission to empower unskilled and skilled artisans who want to add a fresh touch to their art and fashion wear, whether it's by painting or by sewing incredible Teri Monique styled structured handbags. If you're looking to learn how to make unusual purses with your personal flair or paint extraordinary designs, then you've come to the right place. At PWT, we teach first-time students and established handbag designers who are interested in learning new concepts and creating new and improved products for themselves and their clients. The techniques shared through our free video tutorials are easy, adaptable, and yield immediate results. Now you can add value to your projects with ease. Need more helpful tips about your product presentation and more? Our helpful articles in the Blog are a great place to start. We've added a few resourceful links throughout to help you.

 

Easy fabric painting tutorials

Who am I and why should you use my bag making video tutorials?

Teri Bethel, Handbag Designer & Instructor

My name is Teri M. Bethel and I am a professional interior designer who has crossed over into the textile art and designer handbag arena.  In case you’ve never heard of me, here’s why I’m qualified to tell you about making purses.

  • I’m a self-taught handbag designer who has developed an incredibly effective purse making technique…
  • I’m also the designer of the Teri Monique line of artsy couture handbags…
  • I’ve gone from not being able to sell a wonky bag for $50.00 to selling custom bags for up to $800.00 each…
  • I just don't know how to make bags, I know how to teach you how to make great bags...
  • I’ve taught first-time and seasoned purse-making students how to make, improve and increase the value of their handbags…
  • I’ve trained students face to face in live classes as well as through distance education via online and DVD classes…

Extraordinary Experience

Very clear instructions, well taught! Excited to make my own! Recommend these DVDs if you’d like to learn to make your own structured handbags. Kristina dePass