Following are detailed step by step instructions on how to sew a wristlet. With Christmas being just around the corner, I thought you would like to make your own unique and affordable gifts. Who would not like a wristlet as beautiful as this one.
1/4 yard of your choice of designer fabric (this is a perfect project to use a fat quarter size cut fabric piece)
lining fabric
fusible fleece interfacing
9" zipper
nickel lobster claw
pins and other sewing tools
Step 1:
Cut your fabric into 2 pieces each measuring 6" X 10". Round the corners on two sides of the fabric piece; that will be the rounded bottom of your wristlet.
Repeat this step using your lining fabric.
Repeat the same step with your interfacing but cut your interfacing 1/4" smaller. So, 2 pieces of interfacing should measure 5.75" X 9.75".
For the wristlet and the pull, cut a strip of fabric measuring 1.5" X 14".
Step 2:
Once you have all fabric pieces cut, you are ready to start sewing the zipper to your "outside" fabric. Pin the zipper on to the "right" side of your as pictured. Sew the zipper to your fabric but leaving about 1/2" at the end.
Repeat this step for the other side - see picture:
Once done with this step, it should look like this:
Step 3:
Take your fabric strip that measures 1.5" X 14" to make your wristlet and your pull. Iron your fabric strip in half and pin both sides towards the center of the strip and start sewing. See pictures on how to do so:
Once done, cut a 2" piece off the wristlet - that will be your pull:
Take the 2" piece and sew it right underneath the opening end of your zipper as shown here
Now your can sew the two fabric pieces that are connected by the zipper together. Make sure to leave your zipper at least half way open otherwise you will not be able to turn your wristlet inside out once done. Your wristlet should look like this at this time:
Step 4:
Now we are going to work on the lining. Line up your two pieces of lining. Start sewing about 1/4" from the top and pass your rounded corner and stop. Repeat the step on the other side - that will leave you with a 2-3" opening on the bottom of your lining.
Step 5:
Now we will sew the lining and the outside fabric together. Pin one side of your lining to the zipper as shown here:
Once you have pin the lining to the zipper, sew both sides together. Repeat this step for the other size of your lining. Once done, your finished product should look like this:
Now you can turn your wristlet inside out through the opening you left in the lining.
Close the opening in your lining.
Take the 12" fabric strip and attach it to your lobster claw:
At this point, you will have these two parts:
To finish up, all you need to do is attach your lobster claw to your pull and you are done!
Voila....here is your finished product:
There are easier ways and methods to sew a wristlet but this is a very professional way to construct your wristlet. The ends of your zipper look very clean and nicely tucked in between your lining and outside fabric. I hope my step by step instructions on how to sew a wristlet and all the pictures are going to help you make this a wonderful sewing project.
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