Key Chain Wristlet

My pile of scraps have been growing. So I decided to do something about it and I've been doing a few different scrap busting projects. One of them is making a keychain wristlet. They are easy to make and they look great. They are also really durable. When the strap on my clutch wallet broke, I replace it with a wristlet, and its been working out quite nicely.

Here is how you can make your own: 

Materials & Tools: 

• Scrap fabric 
• Snap hook 
• Sewing machine & notions 
• loop puller 
• Iron

Instructions 

1. You will need two pieces of scrap fabric that measure, 2" by 11" (FYI be careful of the fabric you use, you want something nice a durable, but not took thick because you will run into problems later) 
2. Place the right sides of fabric together, pin and sew along the long edges. Leave a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Congrats, you made a tube!
3. Use your loop puller and pull your 'tube' inside out. Use your iron to press the 'tube' so it is nice a crisp
4. Top stitch along the long edges
5. Insert 'tube' through the snap hook and fold it so that the two short edges are together. Pin and sew along the short edge 
6. Flip the strap around, so that the other side is exposed. Move the sewn short edge over to the snap hook. 
7. Pin and top stitch above where the snap hook is. This way you can cover up the raw edge and give your wristlet a nice finished touch.
8. Put some keys on it and you are good to go! 

Make one yourself! I've been having a lot of fun making all different kinds of wristlets! 

I've been busy !

My goal for this year is to focus on my Etsy shop! So in order to do that I need a new batch of stuff, so I've took a trip to the fabric store and loaded up on supplies. I am proud to say I have a new batch of items in the shop.

Since librarian is in my blog/shops name I thought it needed to be reflected in some of my creations. So I made a new bag, a tote perfect for a library visit. They are made with duck cloth (so they are nice and durable) and the finished size is 12 X 12. I gave these bags some nice new leather straps, a magnetic snap and a removable sleeve for your library card. The designs featured all have to do with reading.

I've been keeping up with the zipper bags. They are one of my best sellers so far. I even have gotten some lovely reviews. This one is my favorite review. 

I have a lot of scrap fabric from patterned fabric. I didn't want it to go to waste so I got some snap hooks and made a few snazzy keychains. They have been pretty popular and I'm already out of snap hooks! More are coming, as soon as my new batch of snap hooks arrive.

Since I've been on a roll making stuff, I ran out of labels! So I ordered a new batch and went with something a little different. I get my labels from Inked Papers and they always do a great job. This time around I send them an image of the label and they made it perfectly!

Now I have to go back and make some more bags! Be sure to check the shop and see what new items are out!