Frequently asked questions - about stripykat
 What is stripykat?
stripykat by Katie Brown is an on-line boutique selling unique handmade bags and accessories to customers around the globe. Katie designs everything and makes each item by hand.
Every bag and accessory is totally unique - only one of any design is ever made, so you are guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. You can read more about what makes stripykat special.
 Where is stripykat based?
stripykat's headquarters are in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, so Katie is happily inspired by both traditional Scots influences and the good, old cosmopolitan metropolis. However, being online, we have customers throughout Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Why should I buy from stripykat?
"Look into my eyes, not around the eyes"! No hypnotism involved - honest. All stripykat bags and accessories are designed and made by one person in one place. Katie doodles the design, draws out the patterns, cuts out the fabrics, sews them all together, takes the photographs and, most importantly, makes the tea.
Buying a stripykat handmade product is buying something unique, quirky and made with the love and attention it deserves.
Do you have a paper catalogue?
No - in this wonderful interconnected world of ours, you can find everything on this site and, of course, you can look at Katie's products at her stockists.
Is stripykat environmentally friendly?
stripykat endeavours to recycle everything it possibly can during the manufacturing process. All the paper Katie uses is either 100% recycled or FSC certified. We also encourage you to recycle any packaging once you have finished with it. Katie also uses email as much as possible to help save the odd tree here and there.
Do you have a shop I can drop in to?
There is a selection of stripykat products available to look at and buy in Katie's stockists. Katie also frequently appears at craft fairs around Scotland - keep an eye on the blog for upcoming fairs. Happy shopping!
I'm a sewing geek - what machine do you use?
Katie's Bernina sewing machine does the all hard work. Katie's lovely Bernina was made in March 1967, so for a 45 year old gal, she's doing exceedingly well.
Apparently Bernina's are the Aston Martin of the sewing machine world - is an Aston Martin the Bernina of the car world then?
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Is every bag and accessory unique?
Indeed it is! Each bag and accessory is totally unique in fabrics, colours and finishings. Katie drafts each pattern herself and then makes each item one at a time so she can continuously monitor the quality and individuality throughout the maufacturing process.
The overall shape of a bag may be similar to another (you can't really beat the size and shape of clutch bag, after all) but that's where it ends.
What fabrics do stripykat use?
The fabrics used in stripykat products are sourced from all around the world - this ensures you are not going to walk past someone with something made from the same fabric.
Katie has found some bright and fun fabrics from designers including Alexander Henry, Anna Maria Horner and Amy Butler. There are also some genuine retro fabrics and traditional Scottish tweeds, so something for everyone!
How do I get in contact with you?
Katie would love to hear from you, so please click here to for Katie's phone or email details. Failing that try telepathy...
How do I spell stripykat?
The official way to spell it is all in lower case, one word and with a "k". It's not Stripey Kat, Stripy Cat, StripyCat, Striped Cat or any other of the myriad versions Katie has seen!
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