Friday, April 26, 2019

Minikins: Day Trip Cell Phone Wallet

I've been on the hunt for a cell phone wallet lately, so I gathered all my patterns and decided that the one that fits my needs the most is the Day Trip Cell Phone Wallet by Sara Lawson from her Minikins Season 2 collection.

However, I was a bit scared to make this because I've heard quite a few comments on Facebook about how this project is challenging for a domestic sewing machine. I even looked into commissioning someone else to make it, but it'd take a few months and I wanted it now, so I decided to try it myself.

A few hours and one broken needle later, it was completed. Was it hard? Actually, it wasn't. But I modified the pattern a bit to make it easier and to fit my needs better. First of all, I didn't want the long strap so I made a wrist strap instead. I also eliminated the front pocket and changed one of the accordion pockets to a regular pocket.

I'm so happy with it! It's not a great sewing job, not by a long shot, but I think it looks nice still (from the outside at least) and by the time it falls apart, I'd probably be ready to make another one. I can't wait to use it on my next night out!

8 comments:

  1. It looks great to me! I love having a handmade wallet and think this is a smart combination that will be super handy for years. :)

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  2. I just received a custom order of this one. I haven't posted pics yet, so I should do that. You did a great job on yours! I think it looks difficult!

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  3. This is so cute! I'm very impressed by it, as I am wimpy when it comes to non-quilt related sewing!

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  4. It's really cute! I like that it's dark and sophisticated on the outside, with a bright burst of sunshine inside :)

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  5. Adorbs, Liz! Looks perfect to me. That's the project I'd most like to make from Minikins 2, which I don't own. I'm still worn our from doing all of Minikins 1. Yours is so chic!

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  6. Great fabric choices, I especially like the outside fabric but then the yellow-green on the pockets is one of my fabric prints. Good for you in deciding to sew this yourself, I have no patience with anything that has zippers.

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  7. Wonderful wallet all the way around. It looks perfect from here and the next one will be easier They are so much more fun than store bought ones, now I am thinking I need to get back to mine!

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  8. It looks great! I really like the print on the outside of your wallet.

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