I have been playing with the idea of creating a wristlet purse for the past week or so. I already have a pattern that I'll use to display lace crochet on, but wanted something a little different for myself. I don't make much for myself anymore. If I do, it's just a prototype that I'll wear in public -- hoping that someone will comment, so I can give them my card! I also don't have a whole lot of patriotic colored items in my wardrobe or accessories. I DO have an Old Navy flag t-shirt, but it's from 2001. A bit dated don't you think? So, this seemed like a perfect opportunity to make myself a new purse that could display my pride for the Spirit of 1776! As I searched the internet I came across Noodlehead's pattern and tutorial for a gathered clutch. I fell in love immediately! Such a neat look and pretty easy to make as well. I found the patriotic colored fabric at Hancock fabrics as well as the denim. Both were on sale! A huge plus. For the most part, I followed Noodleheads pattern to the T except for a few things. 1. I used a 9 inch zipper, not an 8 inch. 2. I increased the width 1 inch. 3. I increased the height 1/2 an inch. 4. I added a wrist strap. 5. I didn't use the fusible interfacing. With all these changes, does it still work? Of course! Being free with patterns to suit your needs is always a possibility, so don't think you have to follow directions exactly as they are. Just make sure you know what you're doing first. I did run into a problem, though. Mostly because of my lack of skill behind the sewing machine. I had a difficult time when it came to sewing everything together and figuring out to do at the zipper area. I'm sure if I were familiar with inserting zippers with covers, I probably would have known what to do in the moment. In hindsight, I think I may sort of understand what I was supposed to do. Anyway, in the pattern you are given the option of adding two types of pockets. I added the double pocket card holder one. Pretty snazzy, huh?
The final step was simply putting in the wrist strap. I had a little gap by the zipper, where I had troubles figuring out what to do, and wiggled it in there after I turned everything right side out. Then I just used a little bit of glue to hold it in place and whip stitched it secure. I am absolutely in love with this wristlet. I'm also super excited to show it off while we're out and about for the 4th!
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My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. Archives
April 2023
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