Welcome to our latest DIY fabric tutorial, where we’ll show you how to craft your own stylish wallet from scratch! This easy-to-follow guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, offering step-by-step instructions for creating a small yet functional accessory. With a convenient zipper pocket on the back for coins and ample space for cards and bills inside, this wallet is perfect for everyday use. Join us as we dive into the world of sewing and discover how to make this chic and practical accessory.
The finished measurements of this wallet are approximately 5″(12.5㎝) W × 3¾″(9.5㎝) H.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
◎ Main Panel
① 5″ × 3¾″ (12.5㎝ × 9.5㎝) Outer layer
① 5″ × 7½″ (12.5㎝ × 19㎝) Outer layer
① 5″ × 10⅞″ (12.5㎝ × 27.5㎝) Lining
① 5″ × 3⅜″ (12.5㎝ × 8.5㎝) Fusible fleece
① 5″ × 7⅛″ (12.5㎝ × 18㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Zipper Pocket
① 5″ × 7⅛″ (12.5㎝ × 18㎝) Lining
① 4″ (10㎝) Zipper
◎ Card Holder
② 13¾″ × 4⅜″ (35㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
① 8″ × 4⅜″ (20㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
① 8″ × 4⅜″ (20㎝ × 11㎝) Lining
① 8″ × 4⅜″ (20㎝ × 11㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◎ Others
① 1⅝″(4㎝) wide bias tape 47½″(120㎝)
With assembled lining of the zipper pocket right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer of the main panel, 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.
Fold the lining and place it on the other side of the zipper. Sew together with the other outer layer of the main panel.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining and sew all the edges.
Please refer to the video and fold the card holder.
Place card holders on both sides of the outer layer. Sew together all the edges.
Attach the bias tape on top and right sides of the card holder.
Place the card holder on the inside of the main panel and sew.
Attach the bias tape on the all the edges.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
