Kate McFaul

Baby Sling

All of my designs have to ooze perfection in three categories to be released to the masses - they have to be beautiful - meaning they look really good, not just on display but while you are using them. It is so frustrating when a bag sits perfectly on a shelf but bunches when you're wearing it so you can't get in it! They have to be durable - every time I make a new design I use it myself for a while to make sure that handles sit comfortably on my shoulder, pockets don't sag, bottoms are sturdy, etc. I have two small children and they excel at grinding food into things, shoving things under the seat of the car and pretty much any other destruction you can think of. So if a design can pass my test it's a good bet it can live up to yours. And finally, I always like a design to be smart - put a clever pocket in just the right place (like in the strap of The Perfect Bag), design the opening so you can get in it, but items can't easily fall out (like the top of the Tapered Purse) and even little things in the construction that you probably will never notice but will make a big difference. Quality is a big deal to me and it shows in all my pieces.