pattern design / PPC35 / purse pattern chronicles

PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
Gemini FlightBag / Sling Along / Wrapsody

the June ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

Tutorials / Zippers

It’s Easy to Transform Your Zipper!

quilts / Retail Shows

AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

Retail Shows

AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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Studio Kat Designs

Something New for Something Old

By Kat | Jan 25, 2023
So... ever since we released the Sling Along pattern, we've received countless requests to produce a "backpack strap" option for ...
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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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A black and gold purse with birds on it.

PPC27: Folklorico

By Kat | Aug 5, 2022
So... the bag I showed you in our last post featured fabric that I actually used for one of my ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC25: With a Flourish

By Kat | Jun 5, 2021
So... in our last post I showed you the "gorilla sample" for what will eventually be our next pattern design. ...
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