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A simple wallet made from scraps or thrift store finds
I bought a few pairs of cords from a thrift store and thats what I used for this wallet.

cut your fabric like this:

2 pieces of main color to measure 3 1/4 inches by 9 1/4 inches
2 pieces of lining fabric to measure 3 1/4 inches by 9 1/4 inches
1 piece of main fabric to measure 2 1/2 inches by 9 1/4 inches
small scraps for applique

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  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 1
    Step 1

    I started by drawing the image of my mushroom appliqué on the wrong side of the fabric and then cut it out

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 2
    Step 2

    I then sewed the mushroom onto one of the main fabric pieces, heat and bond probably would have helped at this step.

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 3
    Step 3

    Next I sewed a small hem on one long edge of the smallest main piece of fabric

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 4
    Step 4

    Then pin it to the last piece of main fabric

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 5
    Step 5

    Sew a straight line up the middle, this will make 2 inside pockets for credit cards or a driver's license.

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 6
    Step 6

    Now pin main pieces right sides together

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 7
    Step 7

    You are going to sew along both sides and bottom but leave the top part open. After you have done this, turn it right side out and double check you haven't missed any spots, its an easy fix if you catch it now but a pain to fix later.

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 8
    Step 8

    Sew the lining pieces the same way but leave a small space ( about 1 in ) un-sewn

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 9
    Step 9

    Turn the lining right side out and place it inside the main fabric pieces so right sides will be facing each other

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 10
    Step 10

    Pin and sew all the way around the top

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 11
    Step 11

    Now for the exciting part! turn everything right side out through the hole you left unsewn in the lining.

  • How to make a recycled pouch. Wallet Made From Men's Pants - Step 12
    Step 12

    Now fold in the hole of the lining and sew it shut. Shove the lining down into the main fabric and you are done! If you wish you can top stitch around the edge but I just starched and ironed it.

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