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PPC35: A Prototype, My 2nd Try

April 6, 2026
pattern design / PPC35 / purse pattern chronicles

PPC35: A Prototype, My 1st Try

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A collage of various colorful handbags with different designs and patterns.

the August ’25 Eye Candy Showcase

By Kat | Aug 1, 2025
Last month we didn't post an "Eye Candy Showcase" for the first time in a long, LONG time, & I ...
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closeup of a Studio Kat Designs Red Sling Bag

PPC23: the Inspiration & the Original Sketch

By Kat | Sep 21, 2020
So... As I'm writing this post I can't believe I'm starting what very likely will be our THIRD new pattern ...
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Eight Ways to Improve your Fussy Cutting

Eight Ways to Improve your Fussy-Cutting

By Kat | Aug 16, 2018
So… ever since we posted the pictures of our NY Skylines bag sample, we’ve had a LOT of questions about how ...
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A purse with a wallet, cell phone, and other items in it.

PPC29: Breezy, from Kate Colleran Designs

By Kat | Nov 17, 2023
So... A couple of months ago (in August) I released the Easy Go Wallet pattern and in the process of ...
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