Blog — Kat Makes

The Floral Bra Strikes Again

December 27, 2016

In which a pattern is made with different fabric, and a comparison is made.

Making a Foamless Bra

December 19, 2016

Everyone has some kind of preconceived notion about bras before they get into sewing them. That you can only wear a certain type of bra, that they have to have 'x' to be suitable, etc. One of mine, and I have a few, involves foam cups.

Ginger Jeans

December 6, 2016

If you've been around for a while, you've probably noticed a peculiarity in this space as compared with most sewing blogs: I draft most of what I sew. In fact, I would say I draft all of what I sew, except right at this very moment I'm wearing a fresh-off-the-machine pair of Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans!

Hi! I'm Kat, I don't have any cats, and this is organized chaos. If you'd like to chat about catlessness, sewing, knitting, or other forms of world domination, I'd love to hear from you!katherine.klebenow@gmail.com — Hi! I'm Kat, I FINALLY have a cat, and this is organized chaos. If you'd like to chat about cats, sewing, knitting, or other forms of world domination, I'd love to hear from you!
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Tutorial: Sewing a custom Cat Carrier Cover for your cat's travel box

Oct 9, 2024

Today's project is a cover, custom made to fit over my cats' travel carrier. This project has everything - custom drafting, magnets, hardware installation, problem solving: All in the name of keeping my kitties happy in transit! It's a long one - you've been warned.

Oct 9, 2024

Apr 26, 2023

Weaving your First Project on a Rigid Heddle Loom

Apr 26, 2023

My very first project on my new rigid heddle loom! I so enjoyed learning this new skill - here are a collection of tips as well as links to tutorials I found helpful as I made my first project!

Apr 26, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

DIY, Sewing, and Craft Supply Shops in New Zealand

Apr 13, 2023

Ever wondered where to get a weirdly specific hardware? supplies for making shoes, bags, or embroidered tea towels? Dye supplies or fancy zips? I've compiled a list of my favourite sources!

Apr 13, 2023

Mar 30, 2023

Sewing the Haptic Lab Constellation Quilt (again)

Mar 30, 2023

I’m making a northern stars constellation quilt to match my southern stars one! This one has started quite a bit differently from the last one - so I’ve shared my process in case it helps you with a similar project!

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

The Tambour Embroidery Hoop Holder: A Woodworking DIY

Mar 23, 2023

In which our intrepid tambour embroidery fanatic once again attempts woodworking in the name of beads. (Also, in which fortunately the attempt is once again successful!)

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 15, 2023

The Home Sewist's Guide to Snap Fasteners for baby clothes, bag making, and more

Mar 15, 2023

A deep dive into the world of snap fasteners! Did you know there were so many options to choose from? We go through five popular options for fasteners and discuss the pros and cons, as well as applications, of each

Mar 15, 2023

Mar 1, 2023

Lillian's Embroidered Wedding Veil

Mar 1, 2023

Making Lill’s cathedral length floral embroidered wedding dress - all in one monster post!

Mar 1, 2023

Feb 19, 2023

Art Deco Wardrobe Collection

Feb 19, 2023

This was going to be the year I finally attended the Art Deco festival in Napier - here’s everything I made to wear for the weekend, all in one place!

Feb 19, 2023

Nov 9, 2022

Tutorial: Pullover Hoodie with Cat Pocket

Nov 9, 2022

Do you have a velcro kitty like me? I made my very own cat-pocket hoodie so I can carry my little guy around wherever he wants to go, and it’s a tutorial now so you can make one yourself!

Nov 9, 2022