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I shared about some sewing I did this weekend. Well I'm going to show you what I was talking about.
I was itching for a new wallet but being a student I didn't have any money in the one I owned so I decided to make one. What's the worst that could have happened? I have dabbled with sewing but thought I'll only get better if I keep sewing. I found the tutorial for this wallet here. I'm going to be honest its a little confusing, but that is probably because I am not pro at sewing yet (I also hate measuring but I did my best for this). 
One side of my card pockets is to small so I have coffee club cards and bubble tea card that are made of card stock in those ones. Also this was my first ever zipper! Very exciting for me! When I was younger I always let my mom put zippers in things I was making.
I topped it with a fabric flower and vintage button that was my great grandma's. So special to me. I have her old tin of buttons. I love just looking through them.So this was my big accomplishment this weekend, papers didn't get done but I have a new wallet. I have also got complements on it so i guess it's not to shabby.
Blessings,
Amber
Hey Amber! glad you liked the flowers! thanks for stopping by! you have a super cute blog! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks very impressive! Very good for a new sewer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prayers and comments and being the latest follower!!!
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that wallet is SO adorable! lovin it, for sure worth not writing a few papers :) also very neat that the button was your grandmas, very special!
ReplyDeleteAmber this is gorgeous. you could sell these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a small world... I saw your name on a comment on Blessed Little Nest and thought "there can only be one Amber Branconier in the world". So I clicked on your profile and sure enough, there is only one!
ReplyDeleteIt is crazy to think that I can remember when you were born! Makes me feel old!
i LOVE it! especially your color choices...my fav. i don't do zippers, either. i need to figure that one out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your fabric choices :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little wallet. Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a CUTE idea! I love the wallet
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It's a gorgeous wallet! I'm so worried I'll stuff up with so many pockets and things, but I've been wanting to make one too.. Hmm! I'll check out that tutorial and see..!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! I LOVE IT!
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this is way cute! i love all the different types of fabrics you used!! thanks for linking it up!
ReplyDeleteThat wallet is fabulous! I love the fabric and the vintage button! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
this is very impressive!! It is so roomy and would even look adorable just carrying it as is! thanks for linking up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings
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Very nice. It looks like it has a place for everything. Great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Amber,
ReplyDeleteI love your version of my tutorial, especially the extra embellishments you have put in. Congrats on inserting you first zipper solo! I love getting feedback and would like to know which parts of the tutorial you found confusing, and what could be explained better so I can update the tute.
Also, thanks for linking me in your post =D. I recently posted versions made from my tutorial and am very happy to include yours in the post which can be found at (http://mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com/2011/03/patchwork-y-bifold-wallets-made-by-you.html). I have decided to pass on the link love and have linked you version back as well.
happy crafting,
Mel
great job!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it turned out great! I'm an amateur sewer too, so I'm very impressed, a wallet sounds like a hard thing to make. It's way cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this wallet does it have a place for check book too?
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