This fabric wallet is compact and features a handy front pocket for coins. Inside, you’ll find four card holders, making it perfect for everyday use. The attached necklace string allows you to wear it around your neck, keeping your essentials close. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, this project is sure to spark your creativity. Dive into the details and start sewing your own unique wallet today!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 3⅝″(9㎝) W × 4⅜″(11㎝) H.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
① 4⅜″ × 1¾″ (11㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
① 4⅜″ × 8⅞″ (11㎝ × 22.5㎝) Outer layer
① 4⅜″ × 9⅞″ (11㎝ × 25㎝) Lining
① 3⅝″ × 9⅛″ (9㎝ × 23㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Flap
① 3¼″ × 4½″ (8㎝ × 11.5㎝) Outer layer
① 3¼″ × 4½″ (8㎝ × 11.5㎝) Lining
① 3¼″ × 4½″ (8㎝ × 11.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Front Pocket
① 5⅛″ × 4⅜″ (13㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
① 5⅛″ × 4⅜″ (13㎝ × 11㎝) Lining
① 4⅜″ × 3⅝″ (11㎝ × 9㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Card Holder
① 4″ × 10¼″ (10㎝ × 26㎝) Lining
① 4″ × 12⅝″ (10㎝ × 32㎝) Lining
◆ Side Panel
② 3⅜″ × 7⅛″ (8.5㎝ × 18㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① 3/8″ (1㎝) Wide Swivel Snap
① 1⅝″ (4㎝) Wide bias tape 11⅞″(30㎝)
① 3/8″ (1㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 37⅜″(95㎝)
① Snap Buttons
Cut the fabric into the shape of the pattern.
Place the wrong sides together of the flap fabrics and sew all the edges.
Place the right sides together of the outer and bias tape and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Fold the bias twice and sew.
Place the flap between the outer layers of the main panel and sew.
Place the right sides together of the front pocket fabrics and sew the top and bottom seam.
Turn the pocket right side out. Place the front pocket on the right side of the main panel. Sew 3 sides, leaving the top.
Fold the short card pocket fabric in half and sew.
Turn it right side out. Place it in the center of the long card pocket fabric.
Fold the long card pocket fabric in half and sew, leaving an opening.
Turn them right side out. Place the card holder on top of the lining and sew both sides.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press around all the edges.
Fold the side panel right sides together in half. Sew 3 sides, leaving an opening.
Turn it right side out. Fold it vertically and stitch along edges of the side, 1/8” from the edge.
Place the side panel 1″ below the top of the main panel and sew.
Fold the main panel in half, align the other side of the side panel, and sew.
Attach the strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
