My new friend "Betty" :)

Today I made a very much needed new wallet for myself.

I used the "Betty" wallet pattern from the book

"Bags - the Modern Classics" by Sue Kim.

Awesome book!

So many cute bags of all sizes!

All the pattern pieces are full sized so you

don't need to enlarge them.

I only wish the patterns didn't overlap

so you could cut them out without having

to use tracing paper.

The pattern was FTS (fun to sew) and went

together in less than 2 hours start to finish.

I added the little cross stitch piece by Sue Hillis designs

that I just finished stitching.

I used a clear button on the front because

I didn't want to take away from the cute cross stitch.

I realized that I didn't take a photo of the backside...

it's done is black canvas.

I stayed true to the pattern except

that I added medium weight fusible interfacing

on the pockets for some extra "body".

I also added an additional shorter

pocket (the gingham) for my coupons :)

And lastly I added the elastic

for my pen.

I don't know about you,

but I always need my pen!

So here's it is all filled up :)

I can't wait to take Betty shopping ......

I do have some JoAnn's coupons in there.....

hmmmmmm