Happy Tuesday! Today I want to share a pair of projects that I made before our trip to Disney World this Fall. I was trying not to stress myself out too much before our wedding, but I wanted to make something new to take on our trip.
I was in the mood to try a pattern I hadn't made before. I knew that I wanted something that I could wear cross body, and that was small but roomy. I decided that a saddle style bag would be the best option. I searched Pinterest and ended up discovering Swoon Patterns, and their Sandra Saddle Bag Pattern. Functionally, it seemed like the perfect choice, plus it had a vintage look to it. Total bonus!
It was a great excuse to use this Japanese print from my stash. I paired it with some gray chambray. The pattern has a lot of great details and the instructions were easy to follow. I purchased a kit for the hardware, there is a list of shops carrying the kits here.
The surprise is in the little zippered pocket, some George fabric! I wanted to be able to take George with us in a small way. The purse ended up being a great size for the trip, just big enough to tote things around, but not too bulky.
My regular wallet is a bit too big for when I travel, so I decided I would also make a wallet to go with the bag. I quickly settled on the Double Zip Wallet from Handmade Style by Anna Graham.
Since the purse I made was pretty neutral and low-key, I decided to use a pop of color for the wallet. I chose the green ripple canvas print from Anna's Rainwalk fabric collection. I paired the print with some plain cotton linen and a striped denim.
I love the sophistication that the hardware adds. I used antiqued brass snaps and metal zippers for my wallet. It's a great size, and has worked great for a number of trips! I like that I can keep change in the zippered parts, many wallet patterns don't have a place to put change. I recently used one side to hold receipts!
Zippers from Zipit, snaps from Snapsource.
These types of projects are some of my favorites. Being able to make something to fill a specific need never gets old!
Happy Sewing!
These look great. I may just have to try one or both. I hate carrying a huge bag and this looks like a good solution. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are both great! Don't you love pairing a designer's fabric with one of their patterns ;) It always adds a bit of fun to the project, I think :) (and, of course, I know you and Anna are friends to boot :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love swoon patterns! I've made several and they always turn out great.
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog! These bags are both wonderful and I especially love the wallet and your great color choice!
ReplyDeleteBoth the bag and the wallet are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make both items!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these both so much Jeni! They look amazing. I'm extra glad you like the wallet, too. :)
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