Manicure Wallet :: pattern by Noodlehead

Anna from Noodlehead let me test her new pattern for Robert Koffman! A Manicure Wallet! It was super fun to make! There is a place for 4 bottles of nail polish and a zipper compartment to hold clippers, files and such. This would be a great gift for your polish obsessed (?!?!) friends. A great gift for your bridesmaids. And an awesome way to travel with your nail polish to keep your nails in tip top shape on your trips this summer.

And read about it on Noodlehead here. It will lead you to the pattern. It is free! (Awesome!!!)

For my wallet I used a fabric I found at Hobby Lobby a few years ago. I bought the rest of the bolt. I just love it! And a medley of polka dot fabric for the compartments inside. I also used the same fabric for the exterior as I did the lining.

In lieu of batting or fusible fleece I used a piece of cheapo felt.  I use felt sometimes instead of batting or if the pattern calls for heavy interfacing. It helps keep the cost down on some projects. Fabric, interfacing and batting can really add up!!

I also straight lined quilted the exterior at a 45 degree angle.

I used a strip of 4 inch Velcro in place of the two snaps. Worked out great. Next time I will place the Velcro closer to the edge of the top flap. When it is closed the flap sticks up a little.

Nail polish all ready to go....

Back side...

:)
Stacy