前回のチェック柄がすごく気に入ったので、今度は青いチェックとこげ茶のコンビ。
やっぱり冬はタータンチェックが似合うわぁ。
I liked my Clematis Wristlet so much that I made a few more for belated Christmas presents.
Again, the pattern is the free downloadable Clematis Wristlet from Blue Calla. I think the slight curve at the top and at the contrast fabric as well as the tiny darts at the bottom distinguish Clematis from any other easy wristlet patterns and tutorials out there on the Internet. It's subtle but it makes the difference.
This time, I bought all new fabric. Blue tartan check upholstery fabric for the main, teal color cotton fabric for the lining, and distressed suede-look vinyl for the contrast fabric. ByAnnie's Soft & Stable for the interfacing.
The wristlet uses surprisingly small amount of fabric (especially the main panel). I bought 1 meter of each and I can make dozens of Clematis! When I made the Clematis last time, I made a pattern template using manila folder so that I can cut everything on a single layer. It helped a lot cutting multiple sets.
The suede-look vinyl was much thinner and softer and more pliable than the vinyl I used last time, so it was easier to sew together and top stitch.
Since I was making multiple of the same, I went for the assembly line sewing.
My rivet setting skill is not quite good yet. I am having a difficult time lining the two rivets right...
I made 6 in the assembly line style. I have to say, I kind of got tired of sewing the same thing over and over.
I really like this pattern. Right amount of contrast, right amount of hardware, and a perfect size for cell phone and a bit of money/credit card/chap stick. Definitely making more in the future.
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