PPC23: It’s Gorilla Time!

Studio Kat Designs

So…. in our last post, I showed you the 1st prototype of what will eventually be our next pattern, projected to be ready before the end of the year. (I’ll try to be more specific a little further down the line.) You might recall that I was pretty happy with how the 1st prototype turned…

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October 2020 Eye Candy

Studio Kat Designs

So… It’s time for your monthly treat for the eyes! ALL of the bags pictured below were created using our patterns & either shared on our FaceBook Group page, or mailed to us directly! But here’s the deal… there are some seriously amazing bags in this collection and I think you’ll have a hard time deciding which…

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PPC23: the Prototype

Studio Kat Designs

So… in our last post I told you about the inspiration for our next amd probably last new pattern of 2020, and I also shared with you the original sketches I made when I first conceived this design, so now…. I’m ready to SHOW you the very 1st prototype I made! This is where the…

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PPC23: the Inspiration & the Original Sketch

closeup of a Studio Kat Designs Red Sling Bag

So… As I’m writing this post I can’t believe I’m starting what very likely will be our THIRD new pattern of 2020 and its only the 2nd week of September! And that’s even after having gotten a really late start on our first pattern of the year, (the Side Slinger) due primarily to my knee…

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Six Steps Toward Greater Sewing Room Tranquility

Studio Kat Designs

OK– Our topic today, might be the best kept secret in the sewing industry… ANGER while sewing, or maybe not! Don’t give me that shocked look! If you’ve been sewing for any length of time, then you know how frustrating it can be at times… When You Can’t Figure out the Instructions Or… When You…

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Ask Kat: What Machine Needle do YOU Use?

Studio Kat Designs Needle Packet

So… this is a question I get asked a LOT and to be absolutely honest, the answer I’ll give you today is NOT the answer I would’ve given you a decade or two ago and may very well not be the answer I’ll give you next year even! Because the truth is, needles (just like…

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On Internet Rudeness

Studio Kat Designs

So… Why is it that folks think it’s OK to send rude or hateful emails? Every now and then I receive a mean-spirited, accusatory email from a customer. It’s always upsetting to me because I take my business very seriously and when I receive an email like this it’s really hard to not take it…

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PPC22: Testing the OutBreaker

Studio Kat Designs

So… It’s that time again! It’s time to show you what our testers created in the process of testing our pattern instructions for the OutBreaker! Many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. I just LOVE seeing what our testers are inspired to create,…

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September 2020 Eye Candy

Studio Kat Designs

It’s time for your monthly treat for the eyes & here’s the deal…We actually could have called this month’s post an “ALL SLING MONTH”! That’s because ALL of the bags pictured below are either Sling Along‘s or Side Slinger‘s which is incredibly unusual but also kinda weird! Off-hand I don’t think this has ever happened…

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PPC22: The OutBreaker Release

Studio Kat Designs

The OutBreaker pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! For more pictures just click HERE.   PLUS— If you type this discount code FB2998 into the coupon code box at checkout, you’ll get $2.99 off the retail price of the OutBreaker pattern! BUT DON’T DELAY!! This coupon will expire at 11:59pm…

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