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PPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!

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the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

Check out our Blog Archive! (below) by Studio Kat Designs

A group of colorful handbags sitting on a brick walkway.

PPC28: Help Us Choose the Double Take Cover Bag

By Kat | Mar 1, 2023
So... with yet another pattern almost in the books, it's time to choose the ONE bag sample we've made that ...
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Six Steps Toward Greater Sewing Room Tranquility

By Kat | Sep 17, 2020
OK- Our topic today, might be the best kept secret in the sewing industry... ANGER while sewing, or maybe not! ...
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Border prints a bagmaker's best friend.

Border Prints: A Bag Maker’s Best Friend!

By Kat | Apr 10, 2023
So... long about 2019 I suddenly became aware of "border prints" and how perfectly amazing they are for use in ...
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PPC25: the Elsie K Baglet Pattern Release

By Kat | Aug 28, 2021
The Elsie K Baglet pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And to celebrate, we're offering ...
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