Katherine Pfitzinger

Katherine Pfitzinger designs and hand-makes her line of custom PfitzSewSwell Original leather goods one-by-one in her home studio in Denver, Colorado. Creativity flows through Katherine’s veins, whether in singing or speaking foreign languages. Her passion for sewing and the beauty of expression through color—coupled with a love of establishing meaningful connections with others—leads her to create customized, one-of-a-kind products. PfitzSewSwell is known for its attention to detail, client-centric service, and signature pops of color. As Katherine says, handcrafted couture never fit so swell!

Katherine tells us, “The caliber of my products is largely determined by the quality of the components from which they are constructed. Thread is the binding component holding each and every PfitzSewSwell Original together. I use industrial sewing machines to construct my bags; use of such heavy machinery means I need to use heavy thread. The Bonded Polyester line provides exactly what I need to craft gorgeous, durable bags. It is strong and resistant to shredding and fraying, unlike so many others I’ve tried. My favorite color is gray; not only does it match the hardware I use, but it creates a beautiful contrasting topstitch, too! When I use Superior Threads’ industrial machine needles and Bonded Polyester thread, I sew confidently and efficiently!”