Tutorials

Two plastic cards with the word choco on them.

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 ...

Three striped zippers on a white surface.

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 ...

Sewing Mantras Worth Remembering

By Kat | Jul 14, 2022

So... it's no secret that sewing is basically a result-oriented activity and for this reason its easy for those of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We Needed a NEW Pin Banner

By Kat | Jan 28, 2020

So... over 5 years ago I made a pin banner to house (and to show-off) my ever-growing show pin collection, ...

A sling bag with black and white swan design

Great Project Photos- It’s Really NOT Hard!

By Kat | Jul 16, 2019

So… we’re constantly receiving handbag pictures from our customers, and there’s very few things I like seeing in my Inbox ...

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 ...