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PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Testing

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PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Pattern Release

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

A sketch of a bag with a zipper.

PPC28: The Inspiration

By Kat | Oct 8, 2022
So here we go again! It seems like we were just working on the Katalina Shoulder Bag (and actually, we ...
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A colorful sling bag by Studio Kat Designs

PPC25: Gorilla Time

By Kat | May 25, 2021
So... if you remember from our last post in this series, I was so happy with our 1st prototype that ...
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A colorful handbag featuring a vintage sewing machine design.

PPC34: Antique Machines

By Kat | Oct 15, 2025
So... here's our latest incarnation for our new pattern design! Turns out- I've had this fabric for quite some time, ...
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An ongoing sewing of a white bag

Smooth Curves Ahead

By Kat | Apr 5, 2018
So… if there’s anything I’ve learned after 14 years in the pattern designing business, its that there’s a LOT of ...
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