Are you looking for a stylish and functional wallet that you can make yourself? Look no further than this DIY long wallet with a zipper and wrist strap! In this video tutorial, I’ll walk you through the steps of making your very own wallet that you can customize to your liking. With its sleek design and practical features, this wallet is perfect for everyday use or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. So grab your materials and get ready to get creative with this fun and easy DIY project!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 4⅜″(11㎝) W × 8¼″(21㎝) H × 5/8″(1.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
Main Fabric
② 5½″ × 9″ (13.75㎝ × 23㎝) Outer layer
② 5½″ × 9″ (13.75㎝ × 23㎝) Lining
② 4⅝ × 8¼″ (11.75㎝ × 21㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Zipper Pocket
② 7⅛″ × 3⅝″ (18㎝ × 9㎝) Outer layer
② 7⅛″ × 3⅝″ (18㎝ × 9㎝) Lining
② 7⅛″ × 3¼″ (18㎝ × 8㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Card Slot
① 8¼″ × 30¼″ (21㎝ × 76.5㎝) Lining
① 8¼″ × 9″ (21㎝ × 22.5㎝) Lining
⑥ 7½″ × 5/8″ (19㎝ × 1.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
① 7½″ × 4½″ (19㎝ × 11.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
① 7½″ × 8⅛″ (19㎝ × 20.5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Side Panel
② 8″ × 8″ (20㎝ × 20㎝) Lining
② 7⅛″ × 3⅝″ (18㎝ × 9㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Wrist strap fabric
① 2⅜″ × 13¾″ (6㎝ × 35㎝) Outer layer
Dring fabric
① 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
Zipper end fabric
② 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
Zipper 11⅞″ (30㎝), 6″ (15㎝)
1⅝″ (4㎝) wide bias tape 7⅛″ (18㎝)
5/8″ (1.5㎝) D-ring, Swivel Snap
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Fold the zipper pocket wrong sides together in half, and sew 3 sides leaving the top.
Apply a bias tape on the bottom of zipped pocket.
Place the zipper pocket on the center of the side and sew.
The main fabric is cut round on one side. Please refer to the video for detailed dimensions.
Place the right sides together of the lining of the main fabric and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
The card slot is folded by referring to the video.
Place the right sides together of the card slot fabrics and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press, stitch the top and bottom edges.
Place the card slot on the right side of the lining and sew the both sides.
Fold the four sides of the lining inward by 3/8″ and iron.
Place the zipper pocket on the right side of the lining and sew sides.
With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along the edge. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Attach the outer to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the right sides together of the outer and sew the center.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining. Secure the lining by blind stitch.
Attach the strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
