Kim, owner of crafty bandit stands near a large patchwork memory quilt she made

Our Story: Krafty Bandit

Locally Crafted in Belle Vernon, PA

Welcome to Krafty Bandit, a Belle Vernon boutique for curated women's fashion, handcrafted gifts, and home decor. The storefront opened in 2025, but the story behind it is over a decade in the making.

Handmade memory bear by Krafty Bandit in Belle Vernon, PA

A Decade of Dedication

Krafty Bandit was founded by Kim, whose journey into sewing began in 2015. After an early medical retirement, Kim taught herself to sew from a dining room table in her home. Supported every step of the way by her husband, Jerry, what started as a personal creative outlet grew into a calling.

For ten years, Kim traveled the craft show circuit, sharing her creations with communities far and wide. She eventually brought her handmade goods to Main Street Gypsy in Monongahela, PA, where she also dedicated hours to helping run the store. When that chapter closed, Kim took the leap to build her own space, and the Krafty Bandit storefront opened in 2025.

Crafting Memories & Community

At Krafty Bandit, fabric is more than just material. It is a way to connect and heal. Kim makes deeply personal items, from custom rag quilts, totes, pillows, and blankets to memory bears made to honor the lives of customers' loved ones. She can craft almost anything out of fabric, and she brings real skill and a generous heart to every project.

Kimberly, owner of Krafty Bandit stands between two patchwork memory quilts she made which are hung
Kim takes great pride in providing a safe and inviting environment for each of her customers. She loves thinking outside the box to come up with practical solutions for the people who choose to come and make purchases at her shop. Whether you are looking for the perfect pair of Judy Blue jeans, local artisan body goods, or a custom-embroidered keepsake, you will find it here, backed by a genuine desire to help others.
Teddy bear made from one of her customer's loved one's clothing with custom embroidery heart

Behind the Counter

When she isn't at the sewing machine or curating new boutique arrivals, Kim enjoys taking well-deserved trips with Jerry and spending time at home with their two beloved dogs, Blue and Baxter. Kim was also an avid equestrian rider and trainer for many years.

Fun fact: the name of the business is also the name of one of her beloved horses, Bandit.

We invite you to stop by the shop in Belle Vernon, browse our collections online, and become part of the Krafty Bandit family.

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