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

Braiding- An Easy Bag Embellishment Pictorial

By Kat | Feb 28, 2013
(This post is part of a continuing series focusing on the development of a new handbag pattern from its initial ...
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A page of the front and back covers for a book.

PPC32: the Carolinian Pattern Cover Reveal

By Kat | Feb 21, 2025
So... in our last post we had a little fun letting YOU be the designer and choosing which of our bag ...
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A colorful bag with fireworks in the background.

PPC30: the Tandem DayPack Pattern Release

By Kat | Feb 16, 2024
The Tandem DayPack pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And to celebrate, we're offering a ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC16: Choose the Go-Go Compact Cover Model

By Kat | Jan 11, 2018
So… with yet another pattern almost in the books, it’s time to choose the ONE bag sample that best represents ...
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