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New sewing pattern: The all-purpose wallet

8/18/2013

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I am happy to announce a new sewing pattern, now available for instant download, in my pattern store: The all-purpose wallet!
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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:
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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!
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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!
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Kim changed the closure of her wallet which gives it a whole different style! Nice job Kim!
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This is Nancy's version of the all-purpose wallet. The rose pattern of the fabric looks so pretty!
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Denise used some hook and loop tape for the closure. Great idea!
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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.
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Patti used different kinds of batik fabric for her wallet which all match very nicely!
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Sue's wallet is a real eyecatcher! The black red and white combo goes well with this wallet design!
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This is Sandra's wallet! She used a tab closure for the phone pocket as well.
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Tonya's wallet comes in gray and blue colors and looks gorgeous!
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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!
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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!
6 Comments
Becky Greene
8/18/2013 12:48:29 pm

I loved testing the wallet for you and I have gotten so many compliments on it. It functions perfectly and I hope mine will last and last! Thanks for letting me try out your great pattern!!

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Patti Vajda
8/19/2013 04:22:53 am

I pulled an all nighter to finish by the deadline, plus the next afternoon to finish the wallet This was a great experience. My first wallet, also my first time doing snaps, I tossed my old wallet the day this new one was finished. Love the one with the ruffles, just beautiful. So much fun to see everyone's interpretation, and the different fabrics. Thank you for letting me be a part of this experience.

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Juanita
9/5/2013 06:00:51 am

Hi Anna -

Nice wallet! Do you worry about the wallet getting dirty over use? I know, at that time you will have the perfect excuse to sew another one to replace it. I saw some other tutorial that suggests using laminated fabric (or you iron vinyl over your fabric). I think that will help keep the wallet clean, but I worry about sewing over plastic/vinyl. So do you worry about the wallet getting dirty? Thanks.

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Anna
9/6/2013 06:27:57 am

Hi Juanita!

Thanks very much for your comment and your questions. I personally don't worry about my wallet getting dirty. I always prewash my fabrics before sewing, so once my wallet gets dirty I simply put it into my washing machine (in a laundry net, on a gentle cycle or handwash cycle), it always comes out perfect (my wallet doesn't use any vinyl ID pocket of any sort). I also made wallets from laminated cotton/oilcloth before. These I don't put in the washer, but they are usually easy to wipe clean. You don't have to worry about sewing the material, I wrote a blog post with some tips on sewing oilcloth not too long ago, you are welcome to check it out if you like: http://www.charmed-liebling.com/1/post/2013/04/sewing-with-oilcloth-and-laminated-cotton.html
I hope your projects will turn out nicely. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Happy sewing!
Anna

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Nancy
3/21/2014 01:31:14 pm

Thanks, Anna for allowing me to test-make your wallet. I love it, have gotten compliments on it, and may give it as a gift (if I can bear to part with it!). I love all the other interpretations, especially Sue, Becky and Ree's. My colors (in the picture) don't look quite as vibrant and springy as they actually are in real life, but I hope it inspires someone to make this fun wallet for themselves or for a gift.

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Anna
3/22/2014 04:29:55 am

Nancy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am glad you are enjoying your wallet so much. I think the colors looks great, this will be perfect for the upcoming spring season. That is if spring ever gets here :)

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