Today we have the third and final wristlet shape, Style C. Style C has boxed corners, which means it can stand on its own. This would also be a good shape for a makeup bag. The one pictured above is C2, and it about 4" x 7" and a little less than 2" deep. (I love the bias-cut handle on this one!)
Style C1 is slightly larger, about 5" x 8" and a little more than 2" deep. Both were made with pieces of vintage pillowcases and sheets from the swap. My only variation from the pattern was piecing the front and back panels from two different vertical strips of fabric. I sewed a piece of rick-rack into the seam between the two. (I think I also came up with a tricky way to put rick-rack into the seams and that technique will be featured in an upcoming Vintage Sheet Project.)
One end of the handle is attached to a d-ring on the side of the bag. The other end has a clasp hook that can be removed from the d-ring in order to loop the strap around a larger bag/strap. If you wanted you could also attach the clasp to the zipper pull, like on Style A.
These wristlets also have a small interior pocket.
And here they are side-by-side. I was really happy with the way these fabrics looked together!
Since several people have asked, I wanted to mention that my labels are definitely not anything to write home about. They're just printed on ink-jet fabric pages I got at JoAnn. (In fact, if anyone has a recommendation for nice short-run woven labels, I would love to hear about it!)
http://www.fancyweaver.com/label/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2
200 custom woven labels, including artwork = $55 which includes shipping. They use pantone colors, so the color match was perfect! If you're just doing a text label, I think it's even less (like $35, but don't hold me to it). Their turnaround time was 3 weeks, but mine arrived quicker (they're in Hong Kong). Let me know if you use them.
You can see how mine turned out here:
http://gigglepotamus.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/check-this-out/
I couldn't be happier!
Posted by: Lauren | July 28, 2008 at 03:43 AM
Lovely, your work is beautiful and I'm loving the ric rac!!! I'm also loving all the vintage sheet projects I'm seeing. My grandma had wonderful stuff but her sheets were solid WHITE!
Posted by: Stephanie | July 28, 2008 at 03:48 AM
I got my labels from namemaker.com. The quality is great, there are many color options, and they routinely have 25-30% off sales for their labels.
Posted by: sara | July 28, 2008 at 05:57 AM
I bought some labels from MommieMadeIt on etsy. I didn't get the ribbon ones but she included them. I think they are fantastic. When I need to reorder I am definitely getting these.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13745847
Posted by: meredith | July 28, 2008 at 06:32 AM
All of your wristlets are great but this is my favorite design. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Hope | July 28, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Fantastic. You've done it again. 3 more days....
Posted by: Cindy | July 28, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Hi! I love your wristlets! Do you have a source for the metal clasps and d-rings? do you buy them at a craft store, or do you have to order them special?
ps - i'm a big fan of your blog ... so creative!
Posted by: Sara | July 28, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I think this is my favorite style so far. It looks great...and I love the fact that it will stand on it's own!
Posted by: Tersea | July 28, 2008 at 10:42 AM
gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jodie | July 28, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I love all of your wristlets! It is very hard for me to choose a favorite. You certainly have an eye for fabric combintations.
Posted by: Tracey | July 28, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I, too, love the wristlets. I'm thinking the pattern is going to fly off the shelves so to speak.
Posted by: Just Susan | July 28, 2008 at 11:28 AM
i think this one is my favorite of the lot. i just liked things squared off.
Posted by: hollystar | July 28, 2008 at 02:24 PM
So so pretty. I'm loving all of your wristlets!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 28, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Elizabeth, these are gorgeous and have made me covet a wristlet even though I've never really seen the point of them. I love the one made with suiting fabric especially! I haven't personally ordered from them, but I've heard good things about Lucky Label:
http://www.luckylabel.com/prd_name.asp
Posted by: Katie | July 28, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Great colour combinations with the rick rack as well. Definitely a good shape for a make up bag.
Posted by: Natasha | July 29, 2008 at 04:36 AM
Love love love them!
Posted by: Sonia | July 29, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Such sweet wristlets... I love your choice of fabrics!
Posted by: Mirre | July 29, 2008 at 06:50 AM
Elizabeth, your sewing skills are absolutely stunning. The complete and utter attention to detail is just amazing. Love everything!
Posted by: Michelle | July 30, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Just wanted to say that I just purchased 90 labels from Jennifer's Jewels on etsy. The are not woven, but they are extremely washable and do not fray. She is great to work with and the turn around was AMAZING! I couldn't be more pleased!
Posted by: Theresa Babylon | September 30, 2008 at 01:18 PM