Ragmaw Design House is based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. We make all of our bags slowly, by hand, in our studio. I am honoured to have a local team of highly skilled craftspeople who play a role in bringing each bag to life.

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I started Ragmaw in 2013.  It started out as a small venture with an unknown direction. It is now a well-known and trusted Canadian brand.

 

We have made thousands of Ragmaw bags that have been sent out into the world. Over the years, Ragmaw has grown through several studio expansions, new employment roles, product development, and community building.

 

I always aim to evolve with my business and have expanded in many ways myself... becoming a surface pattern designer in addition to seamstress and entrepreneur. All of our fabrics are my hand-drawn art+illustrations, they are deeply meaningful to me and are inspired by the place I live, my childhood, and customer requests. 

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In fact, you can purchase my patterns on fabrics and wallpaper for your own use! You can also work with me through mentorship opportunities, commissioned pattern design, and speaking engagements. 

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I was born in Newfoundland and spent most of my childhood with my grandparents. My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 5 years old, her sewing room was a safe refuge. I am forever grateful for that special place and the gift my grandmother continues to give me although she is no longer here.

 

I was once a pharmacist, I retired from that career nearly a decade ago. Through my homegrown sewing skills, I have been able to share something I absolutely love while also building employment for myself and others.

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I hope you'll follow along as my business and creative journeys continue to unfold. 

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-Megan