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PPC29: The Tester Wallets

By Kat | Aug 21, 2023
So... many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. ...
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PPC27: the Gorilla Sample

By Kat | Jun 10, 2022
in our last post in this, our 27th cycle of Purse Pattern Chronicles (can you believe it?), I showed you ...
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Personalize Your Bag Interior with Elastic Slot Holders

By Kat | Nov 19, 2018
So… if you ever used or created an wallet or a bag with elastic slot holders, then you know how ...
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PPC18: The Packlets Pattern Release

By Kat | Oct 25, 2018
So… in our last post we revealed the completed pattern cover for our THIRD new pattern of 2018, Packlets, and while it’s been ...
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