May 16, 2011

Sew a wallet that turns into a tote

Sew Mama Sew has posted a tutorial by the super clever Lorraine of Ikat Bag today—how to sew a little zippered wallet that unfolds into a bag. Like a transformer. It's an Autobag, or maybe a Recepticon. Thanks for featuring my fabrics, Lorraine!

P.S. The Needle Shop, who manufactured my latest line, is now offering Outside Oslo fat quarter bundles. Get small pieces of all the prints as a set right here.

P.P.S. Sorry to the nonsewers for all the fabric-centric posts lately. I'm always a little giddy after a new line comes out!

36 comments:

  1. Three Birds JewelryMay 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    too cute!

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  2. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I went and look at the tutorial, even though I can't sew. I wish I could- those bags are awesome! (and the fabric is very swanky)

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  3. EllenQMay 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Recepticon! I love it. I'm excited to make this bag. I always want to carry one in my purse but something very compact. This is perfect!

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  4. Jessica JonesMay 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Lorraine's a genius, right?

    Erica, I plan to do some non-sewing tutorials with this fabric, too. I'm sympathetic to your plight, since I'm not a huge sewer myself.

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  5. Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13May 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Autobag... Recepticon... ahahaha! So clever... :)

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  6. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love that this came out now. My sis & I are planning the family Xmas & this will make a great prize & I have plenty of time to get the whole process down. No last minute finagling here!

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  7. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Funny post (Recepticon, I love it! lol). I'm just getting into sewing and your posts are inspiring me to really give it a shot!

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  8. PoppyprintMay 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for the heads up, this is a killer project. I'm waiting on my yardage of your line!!

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  9. Grandma GMay 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    You are entitled to feel giddy. Who wouldn't be? I am, too, and it's not even my fabric. (But it's MY daughter!) :)

    Yes, Lorraine does superb work!!

    Mum

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  10. Kate S.May 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I must make this for all of the women in my family and freinds, it is just too cute to pass up. Great fabric choices too, LOVE!

    ~Kate~

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  11. LienMay 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    It's clever. I like it and love the fabrics.

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  12. Aleksandra BenkowskaMay 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    SUUUUPER!

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  13. MeganMay 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Ah! Fat quarter bundles!!
    I'm going there right now!

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  14. LauraMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Ooh, great idea! That type of bag would make a great gift-wrapper as well!

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  15. FWDMay 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I wrote this on FB too. Love this. Like things that serve multiple purposes.

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  16. Anca PandreaMay 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Looks great! And convenient, and green, and trendy and cool! :)

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  17. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Adorable! Looks great in your fabric :)

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  18. NikiMay 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I once bought a store made version of this,... and to my frustration, the bag would never go into the stupid wallet. I gave up on this things ever since. Untill today!!! I really hope it works, or I will be forced to take drastic mesures!!!

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  19. bikimMay 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    gorgeous! and practical!
    happy week,
    Rosa

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  20. amyMay 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love the sewing posts. And FQ bundles. Dangerous!

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  21. BeepsMay 16, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    No apologies necessary -- I prefer the sewing posts! Love the fabric :)

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  22. LiErMay 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you, Jess, for featuring my bags-featuring-your-fabric. What a brilliant word Recepticon is! You crack me up!

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  23. sherri lynnMay 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    This is brilliant! And cute! Which means I definitely need it :)

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  24. noMay 17, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Your ribbon in collar-form: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74127107/scandi-flowers-dog-collar-in-brown-1?ref=v1_other_2

    Pow! I love your stuff!

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  25. Jessica JonesMay 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Alejandra, that collar is awesome! Makes me think I should get a dog. Love the photography, too. Well done.

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  26. hello.May 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    clever...now i can sew myself some swanky little bags + put a few in my purse. thanks for sharing :)

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  27. Laura TreveyMay 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Awesome idea!!!

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  28. The Cheap Chic MommaMay 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This is awesome! I would love to receive one of these as a gift!

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  29. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Very clever. Thanks for the link. This bag would be ideal to keep in the car and your luggage. The fabric is way too cute...

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  30. MaeMay 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    This is a great idea!

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  31. Karen D.May 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks for posting this tutorial. I was looking for something like this. :o)
    Karen

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  32. diamond ringsMay 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very clever, very good tips, thanks as always

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  33. Mrs. MunkiMay 28, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    That is A-mazing! So pretty. Great job to your mum!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Hi Jessica,
    Love this idea!
    Thanks for the tutorial.
    I have featured it…along with some other gifts for teachers here….
    http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/17-handmade-gift-ideas-for-babies-teachers-with-tutorials/
    ….if you would like to take a look.
    Thanks again for a super cute idea.
    Ally on harrysdesk.

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  35. GabbyFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    they are very nice, i love them1 <3 <3 :-)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Have a very old one kinda like this and am giddy to find this pattern to make a new one. Love to keep it in the glovebox so I have a bag ready at a times. Thank you so much for posting this!!

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