Tips & Tricks

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Adding an ID Holder to Your Bag is EASY!

By Kat | Sep 9, 2023

So... in the close to 20 years that I've been designing, I've tried a number of different ways to add ...

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Working with Woven Zippers

By Kat | Jan 19, 2023

So... If you've ever worked with a piece of woven fabric, you know that its advisable to stabilize your fabric ...

Fussy-Cutting Doesn’t HAVE to be Hard!

By Kat | May 3, 2022

So... if you've been around here for any length of time, then you know I love me a good fussy-cutting ...

Studio Kat Designs Bag Pattern on the table

Fortify Your Pattern Pieces for Longevity!

By Kat | Apr 21, 2021

So... after a discussion about interfacing a few of weeks ago, alert reader Barb Fairlane sent me a in a ...

Product Review: Peel n’Stick Wallpaper

By Kat | Apr 12, 2021

So... if you follow us on FaceBook or Instagram, then you probably know that recently we decided take a little ...

Bag Exterior Issues: It’s all in the Planning

By Kat | Dec 11, 2020

So... have you ever noticed how some bag exteriors just seem to effortlessly come together? Maybe its because they have ...

Six Steps Toward Greater Sewing Room Tranquility

By Kat | Sep 17, 2020

OK- Our topic today, might be the best kept secret in the sewing industry... ANGER while sewing, or maybe not! ...

PPC21: Working with Faux Leather

By Kat | Jun 10, 2020

So... I decided right at the outset of the design process for the Side Slinger that this was the perfect ...

Working with Cork- here’s some tips!

By Kat | Apr 14, 2020

So... Cork has been on the Market for several years now. And while I've always been fascinated by this material, ...

Personalize Your Bag Interior with Elastic Slot Holders

By Kat | Nov 19, 2018

So… if you ever used or created an wallet or a bag with elastic slot holders, then you know how ...