Slim Sling for me

Believe it or not, I just got my first-ever cell phone this past December. (I know, I’m way behind the times, right?) To top it off, I was coerced. I was perfectly content with my iPad and could do everything on it as long as I had wifi. I really didn't want a cell phone... one more device to maintain and deal with... but Grandpa (who’s had one for years) wanted to ditch the landline, so I’m now the owner of an iPhone 12 Pro. I mean, if I have to get one, why not go for the one with the best camera(s), right? ;) It IS nice to have a camera that fits in my pocket so is handy whenever I’m outside.

It’s worked out well so far just putting it in a jacket pocket for going to town or outside somewhere. But the weather’s warming up and will soon be too warm for jackets, so I figure I’ll need a way to carry it along to town, since I don’t like the idea of having it in my jeans/pants pocket. Here’s my solution: a Slim Sling, from the pattern by Linds Handmade Designs.

If it looks familiar, it’s because I made one before when I tested the pattern. You can get all the details about it here. This one is just a bit different, as I made the version with the zipper pocket instead of the clear vinyl back.

I used cork fabric in my favorite color - teal, and I found the perfect lining fabric, which I’d purchased in a grab bag of scraps.

Here it is, all loaded up with cards and my new phone.

Of course this is too nice to use for working outside, doing cat chores, etc. I have a couple other projects in mind, so check back later and see (but not too soon, because I haven’t started them yet)!

kraft-tex Purse Pal

Here goes another attempt at a post from the iPad. 🤞🏻

I did another quick pattern test last week. This will look pretty similar to my last post, but it’s a whole new pattern - the Purse Pal, once again by Linds Handmade Designs. It’s longer than the Pocket Pal and has an outer slip pocket, plus six card slots instead of just three.

Once again, I used kraft-tex to make it from, because I think it’s cool... and because it requires no edge finishing. So it was a pretty quick and easy project.

The lining is quilting cotton.

Here’s a comparison between the Pocket Pal and the new larger Purse Pal.

Did you notice the little red flower-shaped snap? It’s a KAMsnap.

So there ya have it! The pattern is at a discount price through this weekend, so if you’re interested, get it now at Linds Handmade! As always, there’s a very helpful video tutorial to show you how it’s done.

Whew! I think I got through this on the iPad. It was somewhat challenging, but hopefully it’s a success. Let me know if you have any issues when viewing it.