My friend Katie has been sewing and selling the cutest little ruffled wristlet for a couple of years now. It’s seriously one of those things that has tempted me so many times because it’s just so darned cute. When Katie asked if I’d be willing to test the wristlet pattern for her, I did a goofy little jig that made my children and pets wonder if I’d lost my mind. Needless to say, I said yes.
I could not be more thrilled with the results. I made two of them fairly quickly, using some scraps of fabric I had on hand from some recently completed projects. Love, love, LOVE! The zipper was the trickiest part for me but I think it came together much easier than I expected. And it’s great that it can be made with small pieces of fabric, so it’s easy to make one to match every outfit. (Left wristlet made with Japanese fabrics from Lecien; right is made with JayMcCarroll’s new fabrics for FreeSpirit.)
Actually, when my son walked in and saw the first one (the Lecien), he immediately tried to walk off with it because he thought it would make a great gift for one of his girl friends. He’s totally right, of course: it would be perfect for a teen or even a little bitty thing like Miss L (who likes to tote around purses every chance she gets). Of course, he’ll have to make his own because I’m not giving up my wristlet! LOL!
You can check out the pattern in Katie’s Etsy shop.
5 February, 7:09 pm
mary, those are sooo cute! Thanks again for testing them!
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5 February, 7:25 pm
Ummmm—so cute!!! I want one!!
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5 February, 7:30 pm
Darling! I love the materials too! Great job!
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5 February, 8:05 pm
Too cute! I love your fabric choices (as always) and the ruffles are a nice touch.
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5 February, 10:51 pm
love it made up in both fabrics! Very very cute! I think I need this!
5 February, 11:52 pm
So cute! I love the Lecien, too!
6 February, 5:29 am
Those are SO CUTE!! It’s not often you see an original take on a zippered pouch like that! Nice!
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6 February, 10:16 am
ok, I’m not a purse-carrier but even I think this is cute… Especially the one on the left. I’ve developed this weird obsession with the japanese fabrics. Can you whip up some more and sell them?! Love your blog- I follow it daily.
6 February, 12:12 pm
Those are the cutest little things ever.
6 February, 3:42 pm
I love the fabrics you chose! they’re fabulous!
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8 February, 5:51 pm
Okay, now those are too cute! I have some illegal Krispy Kreme fabric that needs a purpose. I think you’ve just given it one!
9 February, 12:19 am
How sweet! I just loved the fabric from Jay and I am so pleased to see it all made up into something…
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11 February, 11:19 am
Oooh, I’m LOVING these. What cute little things. Add a lipgloss and a few other little goodies and you got a great gift!
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