purse pattern chronicles

A person holding a purse with a blue and purple pattern.

PPC29: P Carter Carpin

By Kat | Jun 6, 2023

So... after two prototypes, the time has finally come to get out the "good fabric" and create the first true ...

A colorful purse with a lanyard attached to it.

PPC29: the 2nd Prototype

By Kat | May 3, 2023

So... you might recall from our last post in this series that even though I very much liked the new ...

A colorful zippered wallet with pens and pencils inside.

PPC29: the 1st Prototype

By Kat | Apr 19, 2023

So... in our last post I revealed both our sketch and our plans for our next pattern design, which generally ...

A sketch of a wallet with different compartments.

PPC29: Sketching it!

By Kat | Apr 13, 2023

So... here we go again! With the Double Take pattern safely in the books, it's time to start working on ...

A series of pictures of different purses with different designs.

PPC28: Testing 1..2..3..4

By Kat | Apr 5, 2023

So... many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. ...

Studio kat designs presents the double take.

PPC28: the Double Take Pattern Release

By Kat | Mar 27, 2023

The Double Take pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And to celebrate, we're offering a ...

A collage of different purses with different designs.

PPC28: the Double Take Cover Reveal

By Kat | Mar 22, 2023

So... in our last post we had a little fun letting YOU be the designer and choosing which of our bag ...

A group of colorful handbags sitting on a brick walkway.

PPC28: Help Us Choose the Double Take Cover Bag

By Kat | Mar 1, 2023

So... with yet another pattern almost in the books, it's time to choose the ONE bag sample we've made that ...

A bag with a colorful floral pattern on it.

PPC28: I’m on the Kaffe Train

By Kat | Feb 20, 2023

So... in 19 years of designing bag patterns, I've never featured fabric designed by the incomparable Kaffe Fassett in one ...

A green floral purse hanging on a white chair.

PPC28: A French Connection

By Kat | Feb 8, 2023

So... at first glance you might be thinking that the fabric I used for this particular "Double Take" sample is ...

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