Posts by Kat
PPC30: Peacock Feathers
So… if it seems to you as though there’s been more “preliminary” samples than is normal for us when we start a new pattern, then you would be RIGHT! Because so far there have been TWO prototypes and for the very first time ever… TWO gorilla samples! And you know what? I wasn’t at all…
Read MorePPC30: A Tale of TWO Gorillas!
So… in my last post I showed you the “Gorilla Sample” for what will hopefully be our next new pattern. And therefore, when I was cutting out the pieces for this sample, I had every intention of making it the 1st true sample of this new design. Sure, I was making some pretty big changes…
Read MoreOctober ’23 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the October ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is absolutely amazing! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Debbie Lambert says she…
Read MoreRetiring a Rockstar Show Bag
So… in 2012 we released what turned out to be a very popular pattern, the Guardian. Our customers fell in love especially with our cover sample. (I’ve always said that if only I had the foreknowledge to acquire 10 bolts of this fabric, I surely would’ve sold it all!) But here’s the deal…. NONE of…
Read MorePPC30: It’s Gorilla Time!
So… there were SO many changes that needed to be made to this design following our last post in this series, that I fully expected that this would unfortunately relegate this sample to being a third prototype. But… I decided to take my time and make most of the changes “on the fly” while in…
Read MorePPC30: A Couple of Prototypes
So… whether its transitioning from a picture I can “see” in my mind, or from a sketch I can “draw” on a dinner napkin, the difference between the features I want to include, and what’s actually practical can be considerable!And this time through is no different! (and please note that until I finalize the silhouette…
Read MoreAdding an ID Holder to Your Bag is EASY!
So… in the close to 20 years that I’ve been designing, I’ve tried a number of different ways to add an ID Holder to my bags. 1- I’ve tried making a little cotton sleeve to hold a driver’s license, but doing so was totally unsatisfying because it was bulky, a pain-in-the-neck to sew, AND of…
Read MorePPC30: What’s Next!?!
So here we go again! With the Easy Go Wallet pattern safely in the books, it’s time to start working on our next pattern. And here’s the deal… as I was thinking thru what I might like to design this time, it occurred to me that of the last 10 patterns I’ve released, the four…
Read MoreThe September 2023 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the September ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is totally amazing! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Sue Evans decided to…
Read MoreAsk Kat: Why Aren’t Zippers in Your Supply Kits at Shows?
So… if you’re familiar with the Supply Kits we offer on our website then you know that they include all the hardware, webbing, elastic, mesh, and zippers required for a particular bag project, with an option of adding in foam stabilizer, interfacing, fabric, (and sometimes a few other items as well)! But I often get…
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