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

15 Years of StudioKat Designs: 3 Things I Appreciate!

So... in a recent post I told you that 2018 will be our 15th year in business as an independent ...
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A collage of different types of bags with text

PPC30: Testers Times SIX

So... one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. I just LOVE seeing what ...
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Sewing the plain green strap and the colorful fabric

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 2)

So… in an earlier post, I showed you how to cover a plain nylon strap with fabric so that it coordinates ...
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A collage of various colorful handbags with different designs and patterns.

the August ’25 Eye Candy Showcase

Last month we didn't post an "Eye Candy Showcase" for the first time in a long, LONG time, & I ...
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