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Elixir Stay Home Giveaway and Swoon Pearl Wallet

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Elixir Fabric from Stay Home Fabrics

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I have so much to share with you today! It’s been in the works for a while and now I can finally show you. I had a chance to play with this brand new collection: Elixir, from Camelot Fabrics, available now at Stay Home Fabrics. If you love the collection as much as I do, you’re in luck, because you have a chance to win a bundle, plus discount details later on in this post.  I made a Blue Calla Tansy Zippered Tote, and guest blogged all about it over at Purse Palooza happening on the Sew Sweetness blog.

P.S. You can save 10% on the Tansy with code OKAPI10 at checkout

Blue Calla Tansy Zippered Tote in Elixir Fabrics | Happy Okapi

Swoon Patterns Pearl Wallet Clutch

You probably know by now, I love testing new patterns for designers. I was happy the timing was right when Swoon Sewing Patterns Pearl Wallet Clutch became available to test. Pearl is part of the Vintage Collection, which is such a great value and I highly recommend it. It’s so fun each month anticipating the next pattern!
Swoon Pearl in Elixir fabric | Happy Okapi Blog
Swoon Pearl in Elixir fabric | Happy Okapi Blog
Pearl really has everything you need: card slots, bill slots, and zippered pocket, plus a detachable wristlet strap. The bill fold is technically detachable, but really only designed that way to make it easier to sew. Here is my test Pearl. You can see where the billfold attaches to the main pouch with a magnetic snap. I used regular magnetic snaps, because that’s what I had plenty of, but I would suggest following the pattern, and using thinner snaps. For my next Pearl, I tried using a Kam snap for the hidden magnetic snap, since Kam snaps are so strong, but I couldn’t get my pliers to reach that far into my piece, so I just stuck with magnetic snaps.
Swoon Pearl in Elixir fabric | Happy Okapi Blog

When I tested this pattern, I didn’t have too many pictures of the finished product to go by, so it really was a bit of blind faith in the pattern. Alicia really hit a home run with this one though, and her instructions were flawless again, so I didn’t run into any problems. The key to this pattern for me was reading carefully and paying attention to the diagrams. It really came together quickly. That’s saying a lot for me, since I’m really slow at sewing.

For this one, I wanted to try using a vinyl tab, because I made this wallet to match the Tansy Zippered Tote, which has quite a bit of vinyl. I failed miserably at just using the stabilizer pattern piece as a template for my vinyl tab and having exposed edges. I just couldn’t get my pieces to line up nicely during sewing. So I cut one piece of vinyl and one piece of interfaced cotton, and continued as directed in the pattern. I love how it turned out and suggest that method for others. I think compared to my first Pearl with just the cotton tab, this one looks more professional.

Swoon Pearl in Elixir fabric | Happy Okapi Blog

Elixir

Since first seeing sneak peeks of this collection from  Camelot, I just knew I had to have it. The colors are really me! These colours combined with the geometric design really make it a winning collection for me. Just look at how funky those Triangles are in the card slots of Pearl! The Broken Herringbone makes for a wonderful binding too!
Here are the items I made with a few prints from Elixir:
Elixir fabric from Stay Home Fabrics

Clockwise: Tansy Zippered Tote; Noodlehead Pencil Case; bookmark; key fobs; Pearl Wallet Clutch; Sunny Glasses Case
Sunny Glasses Case in Elixir fabric
Elixir fabric from Stay Home fabrics
Elixir fabrics

I had so much fun making this quick pencil case from Anna Graham’s new book,Handmade Style. It was easy to follow and I got to use 3 different coordinating prints. Anna of Noodlehead has loaded this book with great projects; check it out!
Hnadmade Style 23 Must Have Basics to Stitch, Use, And Wear, by Anna Graham

Contest and Discount

My sponsor Stay Home Fabrics has generously offered up a FQ bundle of 8 prints from the Elixir line. There are several ways to enter. Contest closes November 2 at midnight PST (so you have until Sunday night to enter). Stay Home is also offering my readers (that’s you!) 10% off your order using promo code rpelixir valid through November 3rd at midnight.
Good luck everyone!

Comments

  1. Christeen says

    The fabric is beautiful. I would make something for my little one, perhaps a skirt or dress.

  2. Rose Lefler says

    Gorgeous fabrics and colors. I would use this to make a wallet and matching bag for my daughter for Christmas.

  4. Sue R says

    I would definitely make a bag or toiletry case, love the prints and colors – love your bags Reece

  10. Patricia G says

    Wow, love the fabrics and how you’ve used them.
    Another winning fabric and pattern combinations for you!

  12. Louise Ambrosi says

    I’d make some pretty purses – I have yet to try the Pearl wallet and have a few other patterns in mind!

  28. Jessica says

    Forgot to add that I’d try to make up a wee quilt for my friend’s daughter with the fabric 🙂

  31. Sandie says

    This is such beautiful fabric. I would probably use it to make kaleidoscope blocks for a quilt or bag.

  32. fenna says

    Oh you did an amazing job with those bags/wallets! I think I’d use them for bags/wallets etc. as well!

  34. Kathleen Dalecio says

    I just bought some Flex-Foam (1-side fusible) to make iPad & laptop cases. This Elixir fabric would be perfect for my project!

  39. Lori Morton says

    Ooooh love the fabrics!! Would definitely make a great Tote for me…and any scraps would be made into a cool zippy bag! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  45. Kathy E. says

    This is a beautiful collection. I would use Elixir to make quilted placemats for my daughter’s new dining table. They would be gorgeous!