Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Wallet/Wristlet

Hi,
Last few days I've been pretty busy trying to make my own pattern for a concertina wallet. I finally managed to do it. This is my second design. The first was for a pencil bag for my daughter who is studying Textile and Fashion Design at Uni. I'll post pictures of that one later.
It measures 9' x 5.5" x 1.5" and is plenty big enough for money, keys and a cell phone. Possibly some make-up too.

The inside has 5 compartments

A zipper pocket


Three card slots


It was great fun and a challenge making this concertina wallet. I had wanted to make a tutorial but got stuck halfway through due to alterations I had to make but I will keep trying to write one and hopefully will have a freebie tutorial in the future. I wish that part was a easy as the sewing.
~Maria~

21 comments:

  1. Very cute. I love the looks of this. I would love to see a tutorial.

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  2. cannot wait for the tutorial. I love the little bag and would love to be able to make some for my sisters as part of their christmas present.

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  3. I too would love to see a tutorial.

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  4. Love it. I have issues with wristlets. Yes would love it if you'd do a step by step tutorial on a wristlet. I learn so much better visually. Great job on it!

    Heather

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  5. Hi Maria,

    Your wallet is beautiful, if you could please let me know when you have the tutorial ready, I would love to make one of those. You did a wonderful job of it.

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  6. That us absolutely gorgeous!!! Great job. Do you sell them? (you should). ;-)

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  7. International you are...told you so! And you don't even have to leave home! As usual, gorgeous work...and you even made it up yourself-most impressive! (as usual). Hugs, can't wait for the tutorial! KathyB

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  8. Love your blog! Keep up the good work; if I had time, I'd create one, but don't really have the
    time, right now, maybe over Christmas?

    Mel

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  9. Maria it is beautiful, what more can I say. I love it and the colors are great.
    Jackie

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  10. Maria, this wallet is beautiful...I love everything about it...Barb

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  11. I love this wallet, what a beautiful job!!!
    Thanks for sharing your creations !!!

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  12. Hi- The wallet is great! Thank you for sharing. I've been pondering on making myself a bag with lots of compartments. So your project has inspired me to go ahead and give it a shot. Thank you and have ablessed day.

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  13. Beautiful bag and looks very functional too. Also beautiful Flanenco dancer. Is that you?
    Norma in Florida

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  14. Maria,
    I am SO impressed! I wouldn't know where to begin to create my own pattern. Your bag turned out GREAT!! Can't wait for the tutorial.

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  15. Maria, well done! Your wristlet is beautiful!
    Joan

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  16. WOW Maria ...it looks fabulous!
    If you ever do a tutorial...I definitely will sew one :)

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  17. Oh rats, it's pink so not for me...oh wait, Raelene likes pink! Love it Maria....you should get yourself a paypal account and sell patterns! I know a couple of people who could be pattern testers for you *winks*

    Great work as usual
    Hugs
    Naomi

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  18. What a wonderful wallet. You did a great job of designing it. Looking forward to you tutorial. I would have left my name but I could only do it anonymous. From Margaret

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  19. Adorable. Very creative. I wish I had your talent and I hope you do get the tutorial done. Roxanne

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  20. Thank you all for your comments. I try to reply to all of you but I seem to have lost Norma's email.
    Norma, no that flamenco dancer isn't me. LOLL
    Sure wish I could dance like that though.
    ~Maria~

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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Your comments mean so much to me and inspire me to create.
~Maria~