12 FREE Wristlet Patterns

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Sew a cute wristlet purse or wallet with this collection of twelve free wristlet patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects gathered from all over the web.

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**Please scroll down the page for the links to the free patterns**

Here you'll find a nice variety of wristlet designs from simple zipper pouches, to larger clutch purses. Some with printable pattern templates, and others with instructions for cutting simple shapes you can measure yourself.

So, what exactly is a wristlet? It's a type of small purse with a short strap that's designed to be worn around a wearer's wrist for easy carrying. Often the strap is detachable, giving the wearer the option of placing the wristlet into a larger bag and using it as a wallet. A wristlet can be great to use when all you need to carry are a few essentials and don't want or need to carry a large, heavy bag.

Since a wrislet is small, it can be a great way to use any larger fabric scraps you may have leftover from other projects. It can also be a great way to use any quilting precuts you may have such as fat quarters and layer cakes. You can use one fabric for the upper part of the wristlet and a coordinating or constrasting fabric for the lower part. And consider adding a zipper in a constrasting color for fun.

Also because of its small size, a wristlet can make a great project for a beginner, especially if she chooses one of the designs with the zipper at the front of the bag, running end to end, which may be a bit easier for her to sew in than a design with the zipper at the top.

A wristlet can also make a great homemade gift. Sew a bunch for a group of bridesmaids, or one for a favorite child in your life. Best fabric choices for your wristlet would probably be medium to heavy weight woven fabrics like cotton. If you choose a lighter weight fabric, just make sure to line your wristlet for strength and durability.

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