Re-imagine & Renovate - Put A Gift In It: Fabric Wallets
Sometimes it's fun to not have to worry about learning a whole new project; instead, why not take a fave design and simply give it a whole new look. In other words: Re-imagine & Renovate! Like a fresh coat of paint, brand new fabric makes all the difference. This week's R&R projects have a Put A Gift In It theme: innovative ways to wrap up a special something for a special someone. Today's adorable mini clutches were the #1 project of 2012, so we knew we wanted to R&R them right away. These little guys are fun to make, great to give, and cute as a bucket of kittens! In fact, if you hurry, there's even time to make one today for Valentine's Day tomorrow. Tuck in a gift card or a romantic note along with a special token of your love. One of the things that makes this project so fun is it takes just a little bit of fabric. It's a great way to experiment with coordinating fabrics from a new collection you've been admiring. Test it out with a couple mini cuts, then re-order more for a bigger project.
Our thanks to Bloomerie for sponsoring today's R&R project and providing all the fabric. Jess and her team at Bloomerie are consistently impressive. In addition to their chic-to-sweet fabric selections, they carry sewing patterns, books, trims and twine, embroidery supplies and patterns, and there's always a fun selection to choose from in their specials and sale area.
We used the following fabrics from Bloomerie for our new mini clutches:
Indigo Wallet Exterior:
Woven Geo in Indigo from the Cuzco collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics
Indigo Wallet Lining:
Citadel in Indigo from the Cuzco collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics
Orchid Wallet Exterior:
Plumage in Orchid from the Cuzco collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics
Orchid Wallet Lining:
Woven Geo in Orchid from the Cuzco collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics
To Re-imagine & Renovate your own Mini Clutches/Fabric Wallets, go to the original tutorial:
Necessities On The Go Mini Clutch
Our R&R clutches were sewn exactly like the original.
Hints and Tips
Looking for more information on blending, mixing and matching your fabrics? Check out these tutorials:
How to Mix & Match Designer Fabric Collections
How to Create A Fabric Palette
Mixing & Matching Colors, Patterns & Textures
Making the Right Fabric Choice
Contributors
Project Design: Alicia Thommas
Sample Creation: Kathy Andrews, What Sew Ever
Free Pattern is at link above or go here:
http://www.sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/necessities-go-mini-c...
where do i purchase the pattern for the fabric wallet
@ ann williams - there is nothing to purchase - as you see above, there is a link to the original tutorial which is free and includes everything you need
Great gifts to have on hand for unexpected guests
I just made one of these out of beautiful brown batik materials. I used a snap instead of a button for added security. Instead of the twill tape I used a scrap from the front panel material and a scrap from the interfacing to make a little 3 inch strap of my own. Next time I think I will add a wrist strap. My phone fits perfectly!
Thank again Sew4Hom you have the best sewing website around!!
I bought one similar to this but it had a plastic window on one side. I put my driver's license in that window and my insurance cards, credit card or money and attach my keys. With this, I don't need a purse to run out on an errand. It is beginning to get a little shabby so I think I'm going to have to make another one!! Thanks for this.
I made 8 of these for Christmas gifts (and 1 for me!) So quick, easy and cute!
what sweet gift it would make for a quilty friend done in red and pink fabric.
Thanks - I missed this the first go round.
Muito bonito!!!!
Very...very...good!!!
hugs
Maria Filomena
Muito bonito!!!!
Very...very...good!!!
hugs
Maria Filomena
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