Thursday, May 3, 2012

Country Wristlet

Do you ever get tired of working on large projects and just want to do something that only takes you a couple hours max to complete?  I was at that point last weekend. 
We have a friend who was having a birthday and wanted to go see a country band for his birthday.  Of course, when a cowgirl is out on the town she needs a little wristlet to hold all of her necessities.
First, you must know that I am not a great sewer.  I can hem and I can make a fine pillow…but, that is really the extent of my abilities.  I have never sewn anything from a pattern except for a pair of pants in 7th grade home-economics.
I was, however, inspired by this cute little wristlet I saw last week and thought I would at least try.  Made By Rae has a great tutorial on how to put the wristlet together.  I never would have attempted without her step by step instructions.

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My wristlet looks a little longer because I made my own pattern using a water glass and a ruler but, she has a pattern on her site as well.  And, I went with jeans instead of chevron…more country don’t you think??

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I used an old remnant that I had leftover from a pillow project to make the lining.

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I used a tutorial from Craftaholics Anonymous to create a few rosettes to put on the front.  And, then I had a fun little wristlet that any girl can two- step with.
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Now I have to get back to all of the projects that are awaiting my return…

maggie


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19 comments:

  1. This is super cute! So simple too!
    Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I'll be featuring this tomorrow!

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  2. Cute! Found you on vintage farmhouse party.

    Amber

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  3. Really cute. I hope your friend had fun wearing it at the concert. Found you through "Romantic Home's linky party.

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  4. I love this! What a great sewing project! I'm including it as a feature in a teacher gift idea post this weekend! Thanks!

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  5. Really adorable Maggie. You are full of great ideas. Newest Linky follower ( -: Malia

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  6. Okay that is so adorable!!! And it even looks like I might be able to make it :) so glad you shared! Thanks again.

    Jessica @ www.prettyprovidence.com

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  7. So cute! I love the red polka dots on the inside...such a fun pop of color.

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  8. I love polkadots..thank you for sharing :)

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  9. Cute Maggie! I wish I had a sewing machine.

    XOXO

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  10. That is so fantastic! I'm so glad I found your blog through the Twigg Studios link party. I'm now a follower. Megan

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  11. Great use for our worn-out jeans. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Brilliant. I bet she loved wearing it. Great way to re-cycle fabric.

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  13. I love it and so creative. I think it turned out fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  14. So cute! I love the flowers, you did a great, it's lined and has a zipper, no small task! I'm now following you!

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  15. Those flowers are gorgeous!

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  16. Love the flowers you added!! Turned out so cute! We're so glad you joined us for "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Thanks and come back soon!! -The Sisters

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  17. That is just too cute! For someone who doesn't sew, you do a great job of imitating a seamstress. lol

    Thanks for linking your lovely creation to Time Travel Thursday.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  18. Maggie, I can't even say how much I LOVE this! So cute and so clever to use old jeans. I will be featuring this tomorrow morning at our party. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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  19. I love it! The jean material with the red polka dots inside. Plus, the rosettes are super cute. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.

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