I am happy to announce a new sewing pattern, now available for instant download, in my pattern store: The all-purpose wallet!
This trifold wallet is as versatile as can be: it not only provides enough space for your money and credit cards, there is also a pocket for your phone and the option to add a clear ID pocket. In addition to the zip pocket for coins there are six card slots as well as a large pocket for bills, receipts and your checkbook. It closes with an anorak snap on the trapezoidal shaped flap.
There are two different options to make the phone pocket: you can choose to make a flat version, which fits an iPhone 5 without protective case. If your phone is bigger, you might want to go with version II, which is a 3D-shaped pocket and therefore fits bigger phones, or your iPhone with its protective case.
The pdf pattern includes 17 pages of sewing instructions with 40 pictures and 1 pattern piece.
The finished size of this wallet is 9 x 18 cm (3.5 x 7 in) when closed and 35 x 18 cm (13.75 x 7 in) when opened.
Supplies needed:
- Cotton fabric: ½ m or ½ yd
- Fusible fleece e.g. Pellon 987F or heavy stabilizer e.g. Pellon Peltex 71F: 18 cm (7”)
- Fusible interfacing, e. g. Pellon 931 TD: 35 cm (55 cm wide) or 3/8 yd (22” wide)
- 1 zipper, 14 cm (5.5”) à can be longer, will be shortened to the right size later!
- 1 piece of elastic string, 13 cm (5“) long
- 1 button
- 2 pieces of ribbon 1 cm (3/8”) wide: 20 cm (8”) each
- 1 anorak snap
- optional: 1 piece of clear vinyl, 6,5 x 10 cm (2.5 x 4“) for the ID pocket
Thanks to my testers who turned in great work! But see for yourself:
There are two different options to make the phone pocket: you can choose to make a flat version, which fits an iPhone 5 without protective case. If your phone is bigger, you might want to go with version II, which is a 3D-shaped pocket and therefore fits bigger phones, or your iPhone with its protective case.
The pdf pattern includes 17 pages of sewing instructions with 40 pictures and 1 pattern piece.
The finished size of this wallet is 9 x 18 cm (3.5 x 7 in) when closed and 35 x 18 cm (13.75 x 7 in) when opened.
Supplies needed:
- Cotton fabric: ½ m or ½ yd
- Fusible fleece e.g. Pellon 987F or heavy stabilizer e.g. Pellon Peltex 71F: 18 cm (7”)
- Fusible interfacing, e. g. Pellon 931 TD: 35 cm (55 cm wide) or 3/8 yd (22” wide)
- 1 zipper, 14 cm (5.5”) à can be longer, will be shortened to the right size later!
- 1 piece of elastic string, 13 cm (5“) long
- 1 button
- 2 pieces of ribbon 1 cm (3/8”) wide: 20 cm (8”) each
- 1 anorak snap
- optional: 1 piece of clear vinyl, 6,5 x 10 cm (2.5 x 4“) for the ID pocket
Thanks to my testers who turned in great work! But see for yourself:
Ree finished her wallet in no time! I think I got her feedback four days after sending out the pattern. Well done Ree! Check out her blog at "Sincerely, Ree" as well. I have seen some really nice projects on her site!
Don't you just love the red and green combo of Becky's wallet? I think it looks gorgeous and her wallet also looks so well finished!
Kim changed the closure of her wallet which gives it a whole different style! Nice job Kim!
This is Nancy's version of the all-purpose wallet. The rose pattern of the fabric looks so pretty!
Denise used some hook and loop tape for the closure. Great idea!
Another fabric with a rose pattern! This one is Janet's wallet. She decided to make a tab closure for the phone pocket instead of elastic.
Patti used different kinds of batik fabric for her wallet which all match very nicely!
Sue's wallet is a real eyecatcher! The black red and white combo goes well with this wallet design!
This is Sandra's wallet! She used a tab closure for the phone pocket as well.
Tonya's wallet comes in gray and blue colors and looks gorgeous!
Alyssa made this colorful version of the all-purpose wallet! She also added a little strap to it, so that she can carry it as a wristlet!
Erin used a summer weight wool suiting for the exterior and a cotton Micheal Miller print for the interior of her wallet. She says she loves the wallet because of its size - it may as well be used as a clutch!
Thanks again to all my testers, your wallets all turned out so nicely!
If you like what you see and want to make this wallet yourself, head over to my pattern store where the pattern is available for instant download!
Thanks again to all my testers, your wallets all turned out so nicely!
If you like what you see and want to make this wallet yourself, head over to my pattern store where the pattern is available for instant download!
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