Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Tracy Wristlet sewing pattern, as well as all my other patterns can be purchased at lindshandmade.com
If you're new to Leather, cork, or vinyl and don't know how to pick the right one for your project, here's a video going over my suggestions on what to consider when choosing your materials: youtu.be/sMXLIsoNsBk?si=8vHGvbBuZt6SwcKk
-I am sewing this bag on a domestic Juki TL 2000qi using tex 45 bonded polyester thread.
-The floral vinyl is from cottonandtwirls.com
-The tan accent vinyl is from the Kaya collection in "butterscotch" from Indolovekreation found here: indolovekreation.com/collections/vinyl/products/kaya%E2%84%A2-collection-skinny-cut-11-5-x-wof?variant=44065206960351
-Woven label is from the monthly label subscription Sewing Blurbs (you can also find other amazing sew in labels from here: moremeknow.com/collections/all-labels or Emporium threads here: emporiumthreads.com/collections/woven-tags)
-The double-sided tape I'm using is from Wawak here: wawak.com/bag-construction/basting-tape/wawak-hyperstik-super-strong-double-sided-vinylleather-basting-tape-clear/#sku=tpe29
-Precut veg tan leather wristlet straps and antique gold hardware can be found from Georgia girl Stitches here: georgiagirlstitches.com/leather-straps and here:georgiagirlstitches.com/metal-hardware
-The tie-dye fabric used for the interior zipper pocket and card slots is hand dyed from here: thunderbirdhandcrafted.com/collections/thunderbird-fabrics
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
02:18 Material recommendations for durability and longevity
04:12 Going over the pattern piece cuts
06:20 Making the wristlet strap in quilting cotton doing a 4-fold method
10:00 Making the wristlet strap in vinyl, cork, or leather
13:50 Prepping the main zipper
16:20 Creating the D ring anchor and attaching it to the back main body exterior
21:45 Sewing the darts on the main body exteriors
24:04 Creating the card slots
30:32 Attaching the card slots to the slip pocket pattern piece creating 1 side of the lining
34:00 Creating the interior zipper pocket and second side of the lining
40:25 Cutting the 2 lining panels down to shape using the main body pattern piece
41:08 Sewing the darts on the liners
41:35 Drawing our markings for our turning hole
42:05 Installing the main zipper
49:30 Sewing the perimeter of the bag
56:25 Turning the bag right side out and pushing the zipper tabs out so they aren't dented
58:00 Sewing the turning hole shut
1:00:25 Thank you to my testers and show casing their Tracys!
1:01:17 Outro
The Tracy Wristlet sewing pattern, as well as all my other patterns can be purchased at lindshandmade.com
If you're new to Leather, cork, or vinyl and don't know how to pick the right one for your project, here's a video going over my suggestions on what to consider when choosing your materials: youtu.be/sMXLIsoNsBk?si=8vHGvbBuZt6SwcKk
-I am sewing this bag on a domestic Juki TL 2000qi using tex 45 bonded polyester thread.
-The floral vinyl is from cottonandtwirls.com
-The tan accent vinyl is from the Kaya collection in "butterscotch" from Indolovekreation found here: indolovekreation.com/collections/vinyl/products/kaya%E2%84%A2-collection-skinny-cut-11-5-x-wof?variant=44065206960351
-Woven label is from the monthly label subscription Sewing Blurbs (you can also find other amazing sew in labels from here: moremeknow.com/collections/all-labels or Emporium threads here: emporiumthreads.com/collections/woven-tags)
-The double-sided tape I'm using is from Wawak here: wawak.com/bag-construction/basting-tape/wawak-hyperstik-super-strong-double-sided-vinylleather-basting-tape-clear/#sku=tpe29
-Precut veg tan leather wristlet straps and antique gold hardware can be found from Georgia girl Stitches here: georgiagirlstitches.com/leather-straps and here:georgiagirlstitches.com/metal-hardware
-The tie-dye fabric used for the interior zipper pocket and card slots is hand dyed from here: thunderbirdhandcrafted.com/collections/thunderbird-fabrics
Here are your time stamps:
00:05 Intro and pattern overview
02:18 Material recommendations for durability and longevity
04:12 Going over the pattern piece cuts
06:20 Making the wristlet strap in quilting cotton doing a 4-fold method
10:00 Making the wristlet strap in vinyl, cork, or leather
13:50 Prepping the main zipper
16:20 Creating the D ring anchor and attaching it to the back main body exterior
21:45 Sewing the darts on the main body exteriors
24:04 Creating the card slots
30:32 Attaching the card slots to the slip pocket pattern piece creating 1 side of the lining
34:00 Creating the interior zipper pocket and second side of the lining
40:25 Cutting the 2 lining panels down to shape using the main body pattern piece
41:08 Sewing the darts on the liners
41:35 Drawing our markings for our turning hole
42:05 Installing the main zipper
49:30 Sewing the perimeter of the bag
56:25 Turning the bag right side out and pushing the zipper tabs out so they aren't dented
58:00 Sewing the turning hole shut
1:00:25 Thank you to my testers and show casing their Tracys!
1:01:17 Outro
