PPC27: Cat Frames

June 13, 2022 / Kat /

So… in our last post in this series I showed you the “Gorilla sample” for for this edition of Purse Pattern Chronicles and as you might recall, even though I was pretty happy with the silhouette, there were quite a few areas that needed attention!

Here’s a good look at the front of this bag (which as of yet is still nameless). You might notice that we took some of the “curve” out of the top corner areas of the Wallet for this sample and I like this look much better.
This time I watched a few more You Tube videos about how to install a grommett and I was much more satisfied with the procedure during this round. The grommett of course will be an optional feature but for those that like to listen to music or podcasts on the run, its easy to do so discreetly with this bag. A smart phone can be stored in this generously-sized back slip pocket and the earbuds can be threaded up and thru the grommet for usage.
We basically started from scratch and did a total redesign of the the Welts for the Wallet area. See how nice the stack and lay flat in the picture above left? Unfortunately though, the aforementioned redesign makes the prospect of a coin purse spanning the area in the center of the Welt a no-go. Oh I could force it I suppose, but due to the more streamlined dimensions of the Welt, it just makes much more sense to leave it out and now there’s room within the Wallet for another items or two. In this case, (though its hard to see) I have a sunglasses case stored here.
And here’s two other interior shots… of the Card Caddy & Slip Pocket sections of the Wallet (above left)
and of the Main storage area where added an interior zippered pocket this time (above right). The bag lining was still very challenging to stitch in place but I’ve made some design changes for the next sample and I think it will great facilitate the process. Stay tuned for that post very soon!

And now for a few words about this fun fabric from Sykel Enterprises. It’s called “Life’s Better With a Cat” and aren’t these frames adorable?

If this fabric is of interest to you, we’re currently carrying it in our online store and selling it in half-yard increments. Go HERE for more information.

And finally- here’s a few answers to the questions
we most often receive when we’re working on a new pattern design!

  • What are the dimensions? the dimensions of this bag are 8″ tall X 10″ wide X 3″
  • Will my iPad fit inside? yes, my iPad Air easily fits in the main compartment of this bag.
  • What will the name of the new pattern be? I don’t yet have a name for this design, but I’d love to hear any suggestions!
  • When can I purchase this pattern? right now, I’m looking toward an early September release of this new pattern.

And now, it’s YOUR turn!

If you have comments you’d like to share or other questions you’d like to ask about this new design in general or this sample in specific, please feel free to leave either or both in the space provided below.

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Kat