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Two different purses with zippers on them.

PPC28: A Tale of Two Gorillas

So... an interesting this happened on the way to developing the pattern for this new design. Normally, my first step ...
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A sketch of a bag with a zipper.

PPC28: The Inspiration

So here we go again! It seems like we were just working on the Katalina Shoulder Bag (and actually, we ...
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Eve candy for october 22.

Eye Candy for October ’22

One of things I love best about designing patterns is seeing the incredible bags our customers create using our patterns! ...
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A picture of a purse with different items inside.

The End of an Era

Way back in 2007 we released a pattern that would turn out to be a game-changer for us. For the ...
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Introducing the katalina shoulder bag.

PPC27: the Katalina Shoulder Bag pattern release

The Katalina Shoulder Bag pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And to celebrate, we're offering ...
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Eye candy september 2021.

Eye Candy for September ’22

One of things I love best about designing patterns is seeing the incredible bags our customers create using our patterns! ...
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Pcc27 the testing round.

PPC27: The Testing Results

So that's how the testing rounds played out for this, the 27th cycle of Purse Pattern Chronicles and didn't our ...
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A group of colorful handbags sitting on a set of steps.

PPC27: the Katalina Cover Reveal

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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Four colorful handbags hanging on a hook.

PPC27: Help Us Choose the Katalina Cover Bag

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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A colorful handbag sitting on a rug.

PPC27: Take Me Back to Venice!

So... in our last post I told you that we coming to the end of line with the Katalina Shoulder ...
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