Tips & Tricks

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 ...

Eight Ways to Improve your Fussy-Cutting

By Kat | Aug 16, 2018

So… ever since we posted the pictures of our NY Skylines bag sample, we’ve had a LOT of questions about how ...

Smooth Curves Ahead

By Kat | Apr 5, 2018

So… if there’s anything I’ve learned after 14 years in the pattern designing business, its that there’s a LOT of ...

SIX Ways to Create a Stand Out Bag Exterior!

By Kat | Jun 5, 2017

If you’re in the process of working out the details of the bag you want to submit to the 2018 ...

On Diet & Exercise

By Kat | Dec 11, 2016

So... I took BOTH of my cats to the vet at the same time a couple of weeks ago... ALL ...

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 2)

By Kat | Sep 26, 2016

So… in an earlier post, I showed you how to cover a plain nylon strap with fabric so that it coordinates ...

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 1)

By Kat | Jun 5, 2016

So… you’ve probably heard the saying that “the devil is in the details”, right? Well, when it comes to handbag-making, ...

Water Marking Your Photos: the Why & How

By Kat | Dec 21, 2015

So... in our last post we detailed EIGHT ways in which photography can help grow your business, and as we ...