"Do You Want My Bag Making Secrets To Create Easy Artsy Couture Handbags?"

Free Purse Tutorials

Or are you happy making wonky bags that warp when wet, and look as though they just missed being good-looking?

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 You have a choice to make...

Do what you've been doing (or worse, do nothing)... and you know where that will lead. Is that really where you want to go? Take a new action and get a new result! Which do you really want for yourself? Whether you're a first-time or a seasoned bag maker, you can begin making your incredible structured handbags, sewing straw clutch purses, and making amazing fabric clutch purses today!

Make a firm bodied structured handbag

Using my simple bag-making techniques will get you on track to make your fabulous stiff & sturdy boutique-quality structured bags!

Purse Design Tutorial

And the cutest clutch purses ever

How to make a clutch purse

If you want to know how to make structured handbags then here's what you can learn from my video tutorials:

  • Easy purse design tips
  • Simplified pattern making techniques
  • The essential materials for first quality designer bags
  • Recommended tools for structured handbags & clutch purses
  • The best way to use my secret materials to make professional handbags
  • Simple tips to eliminate sags, twists, and purse dents
  • How to ensure that your purse sides fit
  • How to make your purse stiff
  • The quick and easy way to bind your bag
  • The easy way to assemble your handbag
  • The key components for your sewing machine
  • How to install purse hardware & more… 

Purse making video tutorial directory

If you want to know how to make structured handbags then here's what you can learn from my video tutorials:

  • Easy purse design tips
  • Simplified pattern making techniques
  • The essential materials for first quality designer bags
  • Recommended tools for structured handbags
  • The best way to use my secret materials to make professional handbags
  • Simple tips to eliminate sags, twists, and purse dents
  • How to ensure that your purse sides fit
  • How to make your purse stiff
  • The quick and easy way to bind your bag
  • The easy way to assemble your handbag
  • The key components for your sewing machine
  • How to install purse hardware & more… 
Teri Bethel, Handbag Designer & Instructor
Who am I and why should you use my bag making video tutorials?

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…

But I’m not writing today to talk about myself. I want you to hear from a few of my students how my techniques have helped them.

What people are saying...

James Sands

"Hi Teri, James here from Imann Strawcraft, just wanted to say thank you again for such an informative and inspiring course you have put together. I have learnt so much in such a short time and have already seen my work go to another level. I would encourage any designer that wants to improve their crafting to take this course! Thanks again Teri (the bag guru:-)" James Sands

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"I loved the new techniques offered and the new materials used to make better handbags. Now that I know how to make patterns properly I can design new styles. I also love that I can make my purses different with the embellishing techniques Teri shared with us [in the painting tutorial]. I really enjoyed [this] and it's also very affordable." Rosilee Thompson

Katrina Gibson

"Wow! I am on the home stretch with the completion of my first Teri Monique bag, I had a blast painting the fabric and now I'm delighted with the outcome. Many thanks for your guidance, Teri."

Katrina Gibson

"Teri...I received my videos today! The pattern-making was exactly what I needed. I'll now have a basis to go from to make designs. The pattern information you shared has been the missing link to creating designs! I'll need to modify your methods with what's in my head but I'm much more confident I can finally get this done! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us! So grateful...SO EXCITED to get practicing!" Sonja Pemberton

Sonja Pemberton custom handbag

"Teri, when I watch the videos, it is like being there with you. Your voice is so calming and you speak so clearly and anticipate any questions I might have. I understand exactly what you are teaching and you make learning easy." Dianne Edwards

Paint With Texture student Dianne Edwards
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"Teri Bethel designer bag classes are exciting and informative. She offers a clear and concise; step by step approach to learning the basics of producing creative and quality designer handbags… I was looking to develop my creative skills and I did. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned novice, you can gain something of value. I highly recommend her classes." Felecia Walkes

Purse Making Video Tutorials

"Really enjoyed the purse and painting classes! It motivated me to bring out my creativity and made me go the extra mile. Teri was very personable and an excellent teacher." Francina Micklewhyte

How to make a designer handbag

"I am truly awestruck at the beautiful, dare I say "breath-taking" bags I have been able to create under Teri Bethel's careful, expert, quiet and positively reinforcing guidance. Both the classes [painting & purse making] and the actual process of constructing the bags has been a most rewarding experience - and the final product has always been simply "incredible". A. Deveaux

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Structured purse making classes. Student R. Thompson.
Elsie Frazier handbag front
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Andrea Carey copy
Designer purse making tutorial
Alayna Evans Structured Purse
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Making Straw Bags
James Sands
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Easy tutorials- fabric painting
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purse painted with texture
Sunshine 2- FM
Felecia Denise Clutch
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What's inside your bag?
Clutch Purse Tutorial
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Alayna Evans Tote
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Paint with Texture Make Purse student
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Featured Artist- Dianne Edwards of Dia Designs
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Don't you think it's time to get in on the fun?

32 thoughts on “Make a Designer Purse”

  1. Inzelet Lightbourne

    Hi, this is very interesting, do you have a course here in the Bahamas/or classes one can enroll in here? If you do can you please send the information please…thanks!!!

  2. Inzelet we do not have live classes at this time for the handbags. You get a bundle of information for pennies a day with the online course and you get to watch me make the purses and explain the process as I go. You can choose to make any or all of the purses and watch the videos as often as you like. Happy sewing!

    Teri

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  4. Monique Isaacs

    this is very interesting …im i really like to know more about monique terry bag making.

  5. I was so glad to be directed to your site. Your designs are absolutely gorgeous! I’m new to the art of making designer handbags, however, I’ve been sewing for 30+ years. I’ve found it somewhat difficult to get the facts on exactly where I can find suitable tutorials that actually teaches you a skill. I would like to venture into the area a bit deeper and I believe that I can find the tools needed through your course. Your overview is very detailed. Would it be possible for you to email additional information concerning your tutorials. Thank you….

  6. Hello Raymond, our videos are available on site only and cannot be downloaded. Payment gives you access to view streaming videos 24/7 at your convenience. DVD’s NOW AVAILABLE…

  7. Hi Teri
    I just purchased the handbag course today, I’m walkin on faith …..excited to learn all that I can.
    What do I want to be when I grow up….. this course will tell. Oh I’m 53yrs old , and I’m always willing to
    learn something new. 🙂
    Thanks Teri

  8. Welcome Theressa- that’s cute… Well you are on your way to fulfilling your dream! I’ll be with you each step of the way.

  9. Hello Dear Teri, I am fond of handbags. I love making handbags from recycle material. I want to start my own business of handbags. I want to polish my skill by doing your tutorial video course soon.right now i am receiving your tutorials that is free of cost. thank u so much for your guidance. I will definitely do the proper course soon. Busy in saving money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love and Peace.

  10. I can say I’m sort of obsessed with this site and like I can’t restrict myself from going onto it because I’m so anxious to start some bag classes which I will in time, but until then, I’m just in awe about the work displayed.

  11. We’d love to have you join us Abbi. Check us out on Facebook too to see what our students are making. Enjoy the site Abbi!

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  13. Hello Dear Teri, I am amazed to see your stuff. I would like to join full course. Can u plz tell me from where I get the material? Material is the Only issue in making these bags. I am in Sydney Australia.I appreciate if u help me out then I will give a go to join and start Creativity in more productive way.
    I need to show you my new handbag that I finish yesterday.Where I send the pic. Can u send me your email plz.
    Much love and Peace.

  14. Hello Fizza, good hearing from you again. Our materials are given in the course after registration. I’m pretty sure you will be able to find purse making supplies in Australia. I don’t know Australia but after a quick google search I found a number of materials available online. To send pics of your work you can inbox me on facebook.

  15. Hi there, I love your bags and would first be interested in the straw/fabric class. I have no idea where to buy the straw even after a google search. I’m worried about the 30 day access. I buy fabric and supplies online and often must wait 2 weeks to receive it. (I also seem to fumble and need to run out to buy more) Can I get the list of materials before the 30 day access begins?

  16. So glad you popped by and like our handbags. The straw that we use in the class is a product of the Bahamas so I am happy to ship to you as I do to other students. We do not release our materials list prior to taking the class. I have supplies shipped to me from the USA and can get them within a few days so for the most part our materials are quite accessible. Thanks for your inquiry and hope to ave you join us.

  17. hello teri
    This is reshmi…I enrolled for free painting course and I liked It, I would like to take full fabric painting and handbag making course, I saw The full purse class is $49..The full purse course???? How many types are included in it? And what about The material….. please help me…I am in India…no idea about handbag making…and its material….

  18. Hello Reshmi, I’m glad you liked the course. The full course includes access to all of the purse making videos. That’s the clutch, tote, structured and straw. I recommend you starting with the clutch purse class and then move to the others. Buying the full class will expose you to the different types of handbags for a fraction of the cost, so you would save over $100.00.

    Most of my students have never made bags before or even used a sewing machine so I’m sure you can do it. Once registered you will have access to the general materials we use. It is pretty simple and I’m pretty sure you will be able to find the resources in India as you all are very industrialized. For the full breakdown click on the link: https://www.paintwithtexture.com/how-to-make-a-bag/.

    Hope to have you join us Reshmi.

  19. Latoya Cartwright

    Just noticed that there is an extra 30 days on the tutorials! Just wanted to say “Thanks”!! God bless you!

  20. Hi….I have never sewn or used a sewing machine. Does your tutorial cover how to used the machine or do I need to do a basic sewing class first?

  21. Hello JayBee, It’s not necessary if you are taking the live classes but for the online tutorials you should know the basic functions of your sewing machine.

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