**Blog: Kat Makes**

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Home Shoemaking: Hot Pink Patent Leather Punk Boots

January 5, 2022

We’re back, shoe friends! The latest, greatest, and long-awaited hot pink, very punk, patent leather boots are finally finished! Read all about how I made these, and check out those fantastic laces too!

Shoemaking: Lasting the Shoes

August 5, 2019

At LAST! This week, I’m lasting the shoes - giving them their foot-shape and shoe structure, and effectively finishing them up!

Shoemaking: Cutting and Constructing the Shoe Uppers

July 28, 2019

Progress is happening over here! This week, I’ve sewn the uppers of my shoes together - plus their linings. Read on for tips, tricks, and things I tried to make the whole process go more smoothly!

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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Oct 9, 2024

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

The Prick and Pounce Method for Tambour Embroidery

Nov 9, 2022

Today we’re exploring one of the oldest methods of embroidery design transfer - the prick and pounce method!

Nov 9, 2022

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