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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

My Very Own Handmade Wallet Clutch Thing

The wallet clutch thing you see below came about for two main reasons:
1) I haven't sewn anything for myself, ever. Not that I have been sewing for long, but I've only ever sewn gifts.
2) I needed a new wallet, since my duck tape one - gift to me from my littlest sister - was falling apart. I figured those were good enough excuses to sew this up.


I fell in love with this Moda Hometown by Sweetwater fabric during a trip to Fabric Depot. Then, I saw it again at Craft World and thought it would make the perfect little wallet. So, wallet clutch thingy came about based on a Checkbook Cover pattern from Amy Butler's Style Stitches.





I added the credit card slots to the bottom pocket, since the original pattern didn't have any. In the next day or two, I plan on showing a little tutorial on how I did it, so stay tuned.


My absolute favorite part of this wallet is the text print. All the cities near and dear to my heart are here: Boise/Idaho Falls, very near to where I was born - Portland, where I went to college - Northern California cities, right around where one of my closest friends is from - Baton Rouge, where my other close friend is living. Good stuff.


Well, what do you think? Have you sewn yourself anything or do you sew so many gifts you forget about yourself?


This post is linked up to some of the parties listed under my Show & Tell tab at the top of the page. Go check them out for more inspiration!
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20 comments:

  1. ErinOctober 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is too cute! I'm trying to wrap my brain around how to make something like this. Yours looks professional. :)

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  2. MarieOctober 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    This turned out so great!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  3. CarlyOctober 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love your wallet! It's amazing! Checking over from frugaliciousme!
    Carly

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  4. AlisonOctober 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    This is SO cute!! You are incredibly talented! :o)

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  5. Pam @Threading My WayOctober 21, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    WOW!!! What a fabulous wallet. Very clever to add the credit card slots.

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  6. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    This is so cute! Really well done...I'm impressed! I need a new wallet but haven't even thought of sewing myself one. I think I would if it would turn out like yours did! Great fabric, great pattern. Would you share it here?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/csh-thursday-link-party.html

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  7. ChristyOctober 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I L.O.V.E. it!! What a great job. I haven't tried a sewing project htat in depth yet, but I will have to very soon. I tend to make things to keep, and gift. :)

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  8. ChristyOctober 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    PS, your newest follower. :)

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  9. Donna BakerOctober 21, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    this is great! I love this fabric - I am from San Leandro, the city right next to Oakland! I have some charm packs and look forward to making my next quilt!

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  10. JulianneOctober 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Wow! that's looks amazing! are you going to have a tutorial for it?
    I'm a new follower! i'd love if you'd follow me back!
    Julianne

    www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

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  11. TanyaOctober 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    That is a great wallet! I made one for me using a different tutorial a couple months ago and I love love love it. Yours is super cute.

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  12. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeOctober 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    This wallet is amazing!! I love the fabric too!! I haven't sewn anything for anyone or myself in a while...I have been learning how to knit LOL. I have projects that I've sewn on my blog. Stop by when you have a moment.

    Stopping by from T&J's linky party. This is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2011/10/knitting-and-loving-it.html

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  13. SusanneOctober 23, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Super cute, love your choice of fabric.
    Wish you a good day!

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  14. AddieNCEOctober 23, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I love this wallet. Very well done!

    Did you make your own pattern or did you use a pattern that could be found online?
    This wallet just looks so perfect that I would like to make one myself. Could you let me know about the pattern?

    addictedtoc64@googlemail.com

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  15. WhitOctober 25, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    wow! I am so impressed. That is a lot of hard work. and it turned out so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing and linking up to our party Show and Share. Make sure to come back this week and link up your latest projects. We would love to see them.

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  16. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    OMG!
    You're really good at sewing by hand!
    You'd think it was on the machine:)
    It is really nice!

    - Heidi

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  17. LoriDecember 30, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    You are talented! I love it! I'm a new follower too, so stop by and visit and follow too if you like. Happy New Year

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  18. Kreatívna mamka July 20, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Fantastic. I LOVE IT. Can you send me a pattern? My email - kalmanova.anka@gmail.com

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  19. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I would love if you could send me a pattern for this wallet, it is so cute.
    Thanks. My email is Squggy9287@gmail.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Wow it is really cute, and really well done as far as I can see. I wish I can sew. My math skills are so bad I am intimidated by patterns and measurements!

    tess

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