Not Sew Simple Wallet

Its not sew simple. But if you have an iron it can be oh so simple.

Posted by Colleen

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Well i resently moved in to my new house and my sewing machine hasnt arrived yet. The problem is I was just itching for a project so I scavanged at my local hobby store and designed my own wallet.

**If you dont feel comfortable using iron adhesive to keep your fabric together fabric glue works too.

**When buying the interfacing make sure it is doublesided with iron adhesive.

**remember hand sew when you need to have a little extra strength.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Fabric Glue
  • Interfuse
  • Iron Adhesive Tape Strips
  • Scissors , Sewing Pins,
  • Add On Decorations
  • Cotton Fabric
  • Steam Iron

Steps (16 steps, 270 minutes)

  1. 1

    Get your suppiles together

  2. 2

    Create your pattern by using a piece of computer paper and a pencil.

  3. 3

    Fold your paper in the shape of your wallet

  4. 4

    Use a dollar to make the correct size.
    *Make sure to leave room for the seams!

  5. 5

    Cut off extra paper

  6. 6

    Open up paper and sketch out where everything should be placed.
    *Use items from your current wallet as measuring tools.

  7. 7

    After sketching everything out. Get a clean sheet of paper and create templates for each pocket.

  8. 8

    After everything is cut pin the paper wallet on the interfacing and cut out.

  9. 9

    Layout interfacing on the fabric of your choice anf pin down making sure you cut about half an inch around.

  10. 10

    Fold over edges and iron down.
    (make sure to follow the directions for the interfacing)

  11. 11

    do the same for the inside but instead of interfacing use iron adhesive or fabric glue to create the seam.

  12. 12

    place over the exposed interface and iron in to place.

  13. 13

    Fold over and iron to keep shape

  14. 14

    Begin cutting out pockets (using iron interfacing if needed)

  15. 15

    Once everything is cut out and edges are secure begin hand sewing or glueing down the pieces.

  16. 16

    Once done add buttons, iron on patches, or anything that fits your style.