Olea Crossbody & Wristlet Tester Round-Up!

Designed in 2 sizes and made to work for both woven and vinyl fabrics, the Olea has so much versatility! The Large size works as a crossbody, while the Small version can be made as a crossbody or wristlet. It doesn’t stop there. You then have a choice of a pleated exterior or solid exterior. Fabric choice determines the final look, allowing Olea to transform from an everyday casual bag to a sophisticated evening bag.

A huge thank you to the amazing testing team! They polished the instructions and brought this pattern to life. I couldn't have done it without them! Scroll down to see the stunning versions they created!

-Andrea Soo- Designer of the Olea Crossbody & Wristlet

Andrea Soo (Bag 1)

Size: Small

Exterior: Waterproof from TSM

Lining: Luxury Cotton from TSM

Hardware: Emmaline Bags and Wawak

Andrea Soo (Bag 2)

Size: Multiple Sizes

Exterior: Milan (Titanium) from TSM and TSM Waterproof Canvas, Tan Milan from TSM

Lining: Luxury cotton from TSM

Hardware: Emmaline bags and TSM

Vicki Evans

Size: Large

Exterior: Vinyl from My Fabric Dresser Lining: Emmaline Bags

Hardware: Zipper Valley & Emmaline Bags

Elzbieta Bojko

Size: Small

Exterior: Corduroy from stash

Lining: woven from stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Synthia Lee Gerritson

Size: Large

Exterior: Waterproof Canvas from MoreMeKnow

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from MoremeKnow

Hardware: Wawak and Personal Stash

Jennifer Brusstar Scotti

Size: Small

Exterior: Sweet Luxe

Lining: Sweet Luxe

Hardware: Sweet Tickles and Wizardry Stitchery

Geraldine Tan

Size: Small

Exterior: Waterproof Canvas from Taobao

Lining: Twill from Sewfisticated Supplies

Hardware: Taobao

Iris Witter

Size: Large

Exterior: Canvas from personal stash

Lining: Persona; stash

Hardware: Personal stash

Vicki Moore

Size: Small

Exterior: Textured vinyl from My Fabric Dresser

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Sarah Wisner

Size: Small

Exterior: Vinyl from Mypunkbroiderey

Lining: Woven from Joann's

Hardware: Wizardry Stitchery and Wawak

Kay Triffitt

Size: Large

Exterior: Vinyl from Merezen

Lining: Cotton woven from personal stash

Hardware: Dreamy Bag Hardware and Merezen

Sharon Patterson Thomas

Size: Large

Exterior: Faux Leather from TSM

Lining: Ottertex Waterproof Canvas from Etsy

Hardware: Personal Stash

Kayla Smith

Size: Large

Exterior: Linen Oxford from Sewful Therapy

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: My Handmade Space and Wawak

Kaitlyn Barr

Size: Small

Exterior: Cork from personal stash

Lining: Cotton woven from personal stash

Hardware: Wawak

Brianna Burdett

Size: Small

Exterior: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Hardware: Amazon

Meg Loven

Size: Large

Exterior: Embossed vinyl from Purple Dragon Fabrics

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from Purple Dragon Fabrics

Hardware: Purple Dragon Fabrics and personal stash

Shelly Andrews

Size: Small

Exterior: Faux Suede from Oh So Pretty

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Hardware: Emmaline Bags, Wawak

Denise Woods

Size: Small

Exterior: Croc vinyl from local shop

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Cheryl Krenz

Size: Small

Exterior: Prairie Faux Leather from Emmaline Bags

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Hardware: My Handmade Space, Sallie Tomato, and personal stash

Nikki Scott

Size: Small

Exterior: Leather from Tandy Leather

Lining: Woven from Hobby Lobby

Hardware: Personal Stash

Tessa Silva Mathews

Size: Large

Exterior: Vinyl from Itchin to Get Stitch

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from Wonderground

Hardware: Wawak

Karen Denham

Size: Large

Exterior: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from TSM

Hardware: My Handmade Space

Caitlin MK

Size: Large

Exterior: Milan from TSM

Lining: Luxury Cotton TSM

Hardware: Amazon, TSM, and Idleblooms

Rachel Tindall

Size: Small

Exterior: TSM, BFT, and personal stash

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Holly Ward

Size: Small

Exterior: Vinyl from Mypunkbroiderey

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from Fabric Wholesale Direct

Hardware: Amazon

Melissa Cummings

Size: Large

Exterior: Canvas from Cotton and Twirls

Lining: Woven from personal stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Maria Vitanen

Size: Small

Exterior: Canvas from TSM, Faux Leather from personal stash

Lining: Canvas from TSM

Hardware: Wawak and Wizardry Stitchery & Crafts

Susi Schuegraf

Size: Small & Large

Exterior: Vinyl from Glitter Bug Fairy

Lining: Waterproof canvas from Emporium

Hardware: MoreMeKnow and Wawak

Danielle Allen

Size: Large

Exterior: Faux Leather from TSM

Lining: Woven from personal stash

Hardware: Personal Stash

Tiana Locket

Size: Small

Exterior: Vinyl from Backstitch Fabric

Lining: Sew Unique Designz

Hardware: My Handmade Space and personal stash

Maryfrances Fabbri

Size: Small

Exterior: Leather from Darlington Leather

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: My Handmade Space and personal stash

Connie Laquitara

Size: Small

Exterior: Vinyl from Mossy Grove Cloth and Mypunkbroidery

Lining: Waterproof Canvas from Fabric Wholesale Direct

Hardware: Amazon and personal stash

Kiran Grewal

Size: Small

Exterior: Boucle from Brighton Accessories House

Lining: Personal Stash

Hardware: DIY Warehouse

Amirah Ain Mohd Radzi

Size: Small

Exterior: Waterproof Twill from Estika Fabrics and Accessories

Lining: Cotton Twill from Estika Fabrics and Accessories

Hardware: Estika Fabrics and Accessories