katybag pattern and bags in shop!

Ah, finally - I've finished the pattern for the katybags!

Please either click the "Add to Cart" button below, or in

the blog sidebar. The pattern has instructions for BOTH

the one-strap and two-strap versions, and has full-color

photos with the instructions, so I think it's a great value

for $6! As promised, the instructions are very detailed to

help those who have not worked with piping before, so

it's also sort of a piping tutorial-and-pattern in one.

Also, the five ready-made bags are finally Scotch-Garded

and listed in the shop so please stop by!

I've also made the bigger version of the katybag:


Here it is with the original katybag,

looking all mother-and-child-like.

It has the same curvy bottomed shape

and the same overdose of piping.

How is it different?

Apart from being about three times bigger, it's also

a shoulder bag i.e. a tote rather than a clutch.

The strap is also a little curvier

so it blends better with the rest of the bag.

I also put a hidden zippered pocket inside,

purse feet on the outside

and an invisible magnetic snap clasp (love those!)

- see? (Or don't see?)

I like to think of it as the katybag all grown up!

Find it in the shop, too.

I was going to make one in Orla, but I ran out of Orla!

Phooey. This bag takes a lot more fabric than the little one.

Thank you everyone for your patience while waiting for

the pattern to be ready. I hope you enjoy using it!

Go here to buy the Katybag pattern and read the download instructions.