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PPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!

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the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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PPC22: Cork it!

By Kat | Jul 16, 2020
So... in our last post in this series I showed you the 2nd Gorilla Sample (or prototype) that we've created ...
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Tips for Sewing with Cuddle Suede

Tips for Sewing with Cuddle Suede

By Kat | Oct 5, 2015
So… in our last post we showed you the gorgeous Triple Play handbag (at left) we created with an all-Cuddle Suede exterior! I was ...
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PPC20: The Gateway Pattern Release

By Kat | Oct 3, 2019
So... in our last post in this series we revealed the completed pattern cover for our first new pattern of ...
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an army green fabric in Sewing process

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 1)

By Kat | Jun 5, 2016
So… you’ve probably heard the saying that “the devil is in the details”, right? Well, when it comes to handbag-making, ...
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