I get a bit stressed about packing to go away. I'm hopeless at it!!! I pride myself on being organised in every other aspect of life but, for some reason, just can't get it together when it comes to packing. I always take WAY too much - half of which I KNOW I won't wear once!
AND, in the midst of all of my fussing, I ALWAYS decide to start on a sewing project a few days before we leave. WHY??? I don't know. Once I just HAD to have a new beach bag to take with me. Another time, I needed some of my little rosette pins (link to tutorial here) to match with each outfit I was taking with me. Then there was the time I was desperate for a new toiletry bag..... It's become a holiday tradition, in fact!
This time, I made up my mind that the whole holiday would be a total disaster if I didn't make us a new travel document wallet. I found the tutorial I wanted to use here. It was pretty easy to follow, but there were lots of pieces to cut out and sew together. So it took a while. I was really happy with it when I was done, though.
And, in the end, of course, I managed to finish all my packing AND my last-minute sewing project!!!
It did a great job of looking after our passports and very important documents for us. Who knows what would have happened to them if I hadn't SQUEEZED in this ONE last little make before we left?!?
Carly
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What a wonderful travel wallet I love your fabric choices - just too clever. I start my sewing classes next week so hope I will be able to follow in your footsteps x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful make...I love your travel wallet and the fabrics and colours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday Carly!
Susan x
Your travel wallet is just gorgeous! I love the pretty fabrics you have chosen. Pretty and practical too.
ReplyDeleteM x
Ooh this is so lovely and you definitely saved the day and undoubtedly the passports :-D
ReplyDeleteEmma x
Too funny!! Just love the wallet! You always pick the best colors and patterns to go with each other!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend!!
Kate :}
Ficou muito bonito! Adorei a combinação dos tecidos!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks amazing :) hope you had a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love the fabrics..Thank you for always visiting me...happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteNow that does look like a nifty little gadget - and I love the colours/fabric you've used.
ReplyDeleteNina x
My dear friend, I do really wonderstand you. Like you, I'm quite organized, but, when I have to pack, I'm a complete disaster. Why? I don't really know.
ReplyDeleteYour wallet documents is amazing, perfectly sewed! I don't dare to persecute such a target!
Have a nice day and sew a lot!
xoxo
Glad you liked my tutorial and found it easy to follow :) I Always find it so hard to explain exactly how I do things.... Like your wallet very much!
ReplyDelete(btw, when it gets dirty, just throw it in the washing machine and iron when dry. Works great.)
Great job. I like the way you focused all the topic.
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