I've been focused on finishing up projects before the
Philadelphia Film Festival starts on Thursday. This year we're seeing more films than ever before, so there won't be much of anything going on* until after the 17th.
One of the things I finished is a wristlet that was commissioned in February. I made a couple of changes from
my original wristlet. This one has the spool knit strap, a small pocket, and a new zipper installation technique.
The little pocket is just the right size for credit cards, business cards, and folded money. I was a little worried about sewing the zipper in without enclosing it's fabric edges in fabric, but I think it actually creates a cleaner line, in this instance, to just sew the zipper directly to the fabric without all the folding.
Here you can see that the closed end of the zipper just curls into the wristlet. I like the way that looks. I tacked the end of the zipper with some stitches so the zipper head won't slip down into the wristlet.
I try to make every handbag (or wristlet) the best handbag I've made. I like that I'm always improving. But that means that earlier pieces might not have all the features current ones do. I hope no one who has one of my handbags ever feels like they are missing out. You know, your handbag was the best one I ever made up to that point. :)
* I will get some crocheting done as I patiently sit in my seat waiting for our movies to start ... unless that's when I have to eat my dinner or catch up on my sleep.