Posts by Kat
On Pattern Reviewing
So… it seems that lately a lot of my subject matter has revolved around criticism in one way or another, and this might lead you to believe that it’s because I’m being criticized more than usual of late. And you know what? That’s kinda true, but its not the primary reason behind this post. This…
Read MoreAsk Kat: Which Bag is YOUR Favorite to Carry
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) So… I was talking with a customer the other day (Donna P), and she asked me a question I’ve been asked MANY time before… “Which of your bags is YOUR…
Read MoreAsk Kat: Wholesale or Retail Show? What’s the Difference
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) This new question & answer series has been just great and today’s question is fun to talk about!What’s the difference between a wholesale show and a retail show? As most…
Read MoreBraiding- An Easy Bag Embellishment Pictorial
(This post is part of a continuing series focusing on the development of a new handbag pattern from its initial conception to it’s release.) So… in our last post I showed you our new design, The Guardian all dressed up retro-style in Michael Miller fabric. And here’s the deal, once the details of a new design are pretty…
Read MoreAsk Kat: “Where do All the Samples Go
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) So this week, I received a very interesting question via this Blog. As many of you know, we are currently in the midst of a run-up to a new pattern…
Read MoreAsK Kat: For Beginners ONLY
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) This new question & answer series has already proven to be quite popular, and you know what? It’s kinda fun from our end too, so let’s continue the fun with…
Read MoreAsk Kat: What Interfacing Do You Recommend?
(Please be aware that this recommendation was revisited in early 2021 in view of the fact that new and improved products are constantly being introduced to the Market. To read about our current interfacing recommendation, click HERE.) In our first post in this new series we answered a very common question we hear concerning the issue of…
Read MoreOur Goals for 2013
So…. In our last post in this series, we discussed some of the things that worked good for us in 2012, as well as some of the things that didn’t quite go as well as planned. And so now, with our 2012 assessment done, here’s a sneak peek at what a few of our goals…
Read More2012- What Worked… and What Didn’t
So…. as another year draws to a close, it’s customary for us to do a long, hard assessment of what we did right over the course of the last 12 months, as well at what didn’t work out quite as good as we had hoped. Here’s how it went this year. First- the Good Stuff …
Read MoreAsk Kat: Can I Make a Copy of my Pattern?
(This post is the first in a new series we’re starting in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) As you might suspect, we field a LOT of questions by phone, and by email every week. And here’s the deal, for every person that actually picks up a…
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