Saturday, 29 January 2011

Ladies Purse/Wallet

I had a bit of Michael Miller Flower Shower fabric left over from bag I made for my sister so I thought Id make a purse/wallet with it.  It has 6 credit card holders, internal zip and 2 pockets.   I stupidly put heavy weight interfacing on most of the parts which meant that it was a total b*gger to try and put right sides out and made me ruin my topstitching depsite using a leather needle (I will know the next time!) but I think it worked OK overall and I still love this fabric!  I also got to use my rivet machine again too which made it really easier to insert the popper closures.  Am lovin' that machine!!  xxx





10 comments:

  1. dizzytina29 January 2011 at 09:48

    Well done Claire it is fab. I keep saying i will make a purse or wallet but never get round to it. I am loving that fabric x x

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  2. ♥ emma bear forever ♥29 January 2011 at 09:58

    Well done ~ looks gorgeous. I've never made a purse/wallet. I'm thinking of trying out the pattern for one in the Sew Hip mag. Enjoy your weekend xx

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  3. Is it just me or....?29 January 2011 at 11:50

    Looks great Pootle

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  4. Ali29 January 2011 at 13:38

    Oh I love it xx

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  5. Kandi29 January 2011 at 13:43

    You clever thing it's fab ~ was it mega fiddly? I have a pattern to make one and I keep looking at it and putting it away again!
    Kandi x

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  6. Pootle29 January 2011 at 14:47

    Thanks everyone. Kandi, it wasnt too fiddly. Took a while to cut all the bits out but was generally ok. (Sorry I didnt reply to you direct but you have a "noreply@" on your account.) xxx

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  7. Gayle29 January 2011 at 15:21

    Pootle Your purse is fab! That fabric is great.

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  8. Cyndi29 January 2011 at 17:28

    Claire, your wallet is adorable! Love those MM fabrics, too! I did the same thing with the interfacing with the first wallet I made...best way to learn what not to do, eh? :o)

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  9. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den2 February 2011 at 18:09

    Another fab make Claire. The fabric is lovely. You've made a great job of the purse.

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  10. antmee24 February 2011 at 10:23

    Love the fabric! Just right for your wallet! Thanks for the tips. Hopefully when I make one I will remember your advise and not use heavy weight interfacing.

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