Today I worked on another (non-cammie) wallet as a tester myself. Now that I've made 362 of them (not really), I know how to do it in my sleep but I wanted to force myself to follow my written instructions verbatim to weed out mistakes and confusions. Here's my result. (I'm also trying to work on taking better pics. That's harder than it looks too. ARghh)
I used some fat quarters I picked up at Joann's last night. I told Alex I needed to run in for just zippers on our way to dinner. He waited in the car with his friend and when I came out, he told me I was in there for 30 minutes and that he could've picked out zippers in 30 seconds. Oops. I conveniently forgot to mention that I also had a list of Simplicity patterns to pick up during the sale, plus I breezed by the quilting cotton and picked up a magazine. ;-) All of that took 15 minutes, and the line another 15.Yeah, I really need more patterns, I know. Just like I needed another wallet. LOL
Really cute, Debbie! That is going to be a great pattern!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog.....and a bunch of new sewing projects!!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteanother great pattern-love your fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great looking wallet. looking forward to the pattern. And I thought I was the only 30 minutes zipper purchaser.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get the pattern. I have looked for a year with no results (until now!) to find a pattern that has the features I want in a wallet - you rock!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patti
*ps - thanks so much for the give away! I got the vintage box of goodies. Love it.
From what I've seen so far the pattern really appeals to me. Unfortunately I think that our IDs over here are too large for it. Hmm. Anyway, it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and the wallet you've made. I think you are on to something good here.
ReplyDeleteLove this wallet-How will be selling the pattern?
ReplyDeleteYour wallets are all looking great.
ReplyDeleteIf you had sent Alex in to buy the zippers would he still be talking about how long the line was in JoAnnes, and how they really should get more staff? - and then you would not have that excellent new fabric for the wallet...
Your top stitching is always perfect, what sewing machine do you use for your topstitching. I love all the wallets.
ReplyDeleteKathleen - I think I'll be selling the pattern on Etsy. But possibly on my MoM website too.
ReplyDeleteHelen - for these, I've used my Designer 1 the whole way through.
Very nice
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How time flys in a fabric store....it's really not our fault ;)
Just an idea, for your photo that you use to sell the pattern, it might be nice to have each section done in a different color(like color blocking) so you can see all the great little pockets. For sure include the pretty floral one too!JMHO
ReplyDeleteLove the 362nd version! No hurry, but I am looking forward to seeing the pattern. Will you have coordination suggestions for those of us that are "creatively" challenged (e.g. With X number of fabrics you can make the wallet in Fig. B)? I can see myself doing just 2 or three fabrics,so I can find my cards, though. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMeredith - the pattern calls for 3 fat quarters and will show you a cutting layout for those, but you can always add more (or less!) prints/solids for the pockets. And since pockets don't take much fabric, it's good for scraps.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, my poor hubby and kids have also been car orphans for a few "just need to whip in and pick up this" trips.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are such a perfectionist! Love these purses so nice!
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