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All seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted.
Please read all instructions before beginning.
Wallet #1 – Beginner Sewing Level
Finished Size: 4” x 5”
All cutting measurements given throughout the pattern are length x height.
Supplies
fat quarter of exterior fabric (or make it scrappy with 8 pieces, each at least 6” x 6”)
6” x 8” piece of lining fabric
1/4 yard of Pellon® SF-101 Shape Flex® fusible woven interfacing (or lightweight fusible interfacing)
1/4 yard of Pellon #987F Fusible Fleece
6” zipper
Notions
Zipper foot
Iron
Pressing Cloth
Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
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Scissors
Seam Ripper
Disappearing Ink Fabric Marker
Cutting
Please cut your fabric pieces in the order listed, so that you will have plenty of fabric for the bag. When printing
pattern pieces, always make sure your printer is set to scaling at ‘none’ so pieces print at correct size.
Helpful Hint: Feel free to use post-it notes to label your cut fabric pieces and easily stay organized.
From the exterior fabric, cut:
(2) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece
(4) Card Slots, 4-1/2” x 2-1/4”
From the lining fabric, cut:
(2) Pocket 6” x 3”
From the Shape Flex, cut:
(4) Card Slots, 4-1/2” x 2-1/4”
From the Fusible Fleece, cut:
(2) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece; trim 1/4” smaller on all sides to reduce bulk in the seam
allowance
Attach the Interfacing
1. Place the fusible (tacky) side of the Shape Flex against the wrong side of one Card Slot. Fuse according to
manufacturer instructions. Repeat for the remaining Card Slots.
Helpful Hint: To fuse Shape Flex, what I usually do is first place the Card Slot face down, followed by the interfacing (tacky
side down), then my pressing cloth. I lightly spritz the pressing cloth with water, then iron, overlapping each area, for
approximately 10 seconds on each spot. When finished, it should be firmly attached to your fabric.
2. Place the fusible side of the fusible fleece, centered, against the wrong side of the Exterior Main Panel. Fuse
according to manufacturer instructions. Repeat for the remaining Exterior Main Panel.
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Attach the Card Slots
3. Using a tight zig-zag on your sewing machine (or
you can use a serger if you have one), sew across the top
long edge and the bottom long edge of all the Card Slot
pieces, one by one. Press the top zig-zag edge toward the
wrong side of the fabric, 1/4” from the top edge.
Topstitch the pressed edge using a 1/8” seam allowance.
4. Place one Exterior Main Panel in front of you,
right side facing you. Place one of the Card Slot fabrics,
also right side facing you, on top of the Exterior Main
Panel. The topstitched edge of the Card Slot should be 5”
higher than the bottom edge of the Exterior Main Panel.
Pin in place, then sew the bottom raw edge of the Card
Slot.
5. Place a second Card Slot fabric directly on top, right side facing. The topstitched edge of the Card Slot should be
4” higher than the bottom edge of the Exterior Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom raw edge of the second
Card Slot.
6. Place a third Card Slot fabric directly on top, right side facing. The topstitched edge of the Card Slot should be 3”
higher than the bottom edge of the Exterior Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom raw edge of the third Card
Slot.
7. Finally, lay the fourth Card Slot fabric on top. The bottom curved edge of the Exterior Main Panel should be
aligned with the bottom edge of the third Card Slot. Pin the top, bottom, and sides.
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8. Trim Card Slots so that they are even with the
Exterior Main Panel. Sew all around the Exterior Main
Panel using a 1/8” seam allowance. This will secure all the
Card Slot fabrics in place.
Finish the Wallet
9. Take the Exterior Main Panel without the Card
Slots. Trim in half lengthwise. Trim the zipper so that it is
exactly 6” long.
10. Place one half of the Exterior Main Panel right
side up. Place the zipper, face down, on top. The long
straight edge should be aligned with the zipper tape. Pin
in place. With the zipper foot on, stitch the zipper in
place, 1/4” from the zipper teeth. Start and stop 1/4”
from each end.
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11. Place one Pocket right side up. Place the Exterior
Main Panel, right side down onto the 6” edge of the
Pocket, with the zipper at the top. Pin in place. Sew
directly on top of the stitching from the previous step.
12. Turn the fabrics so that they are wrong sides
together. Press. Topstitch the finished edge using a 1/8”
seam allowance.
13. Repeat Steps 10-12 for the remaining half of the Exterior Main Panel and the remaining Pocket.
14. Sew the Pocket sides and 1” in from each side on the bottom. This will leave an opening in your Pocket for
turning right side out later on.
15. Unzip your zipper. Place both Exterior Main
Panels right sides together. Make sure the lining is out of
the way. Pin. If needed, trim the Exterior Main Panel with
the zipper so that it is even with the Exterior Main Panel
with the Card Slots. Sew all around the outer edge of the
pinned Exterior Main Panel. Clip the corners. Turn right
side out through the opening in the pocket and press.
16. Topstitch the opening in the lining closed using a 1/4” seam allowance, or slipstitch by hand.
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All seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted.
Please read all instructions before beginning.
Wallet #2 – Intermediate Sewing Level
Finished Size: 5” x 7”
All cutting measurements given throughout the pattern are length x height.
Supplies
1/4 yard of exterior fabric
1/4 yard of lining fabric
1 yard of Pellon® SF-101 Shape Flex® fusible woven interfacing (or lightweight fusible interfacing)
17” x 12” piece of By Annie’s Soft and Stable™, available at local quilt shops or on-line
(Soft and Stable is a 1/8” thick, foam sew-in interfacing; one of my testers also recommends automotive headliner fabric
in place of the Soft and Stable; you can also substitute a needled fleece fusible interfacing for the Soft and Stable, such
as Pellon #TP971F Thermolam Plus fusible interfacing)
1/2” metal d-ring
1-1/2” long metal swivel clip
Two 3/4” squares of hook and loop closure (Velcro) OR two sets of snap fastener
Optional: Pellon Peltex #70 extra-heavy sew-in interfacing, 11” x 8” piece; I like my wallets to be extra-sturdy. If you’d like
a softer wallet, feel free to omit the Peltex.
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Notions
Zipper foot
Iron
Pressing Cloth
Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Scissors
Seam Ripper
Disappearing Ink Fabric Marker
Cutting
Please cut your fabric pieces in the order listed, so that you will have plenty of fabric for the wallet. When printing
pattern pieces, always make sure your printer is set to scaling at ‘none’ so pieces print at correct size.
Helpful Hint: Feel free to use post-it notes to label your cut fabric pieces and easily stay organized.
From the exterior fabric, cut:
(1) Wrist Strap, 15” x 2”
(1) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
(2) Pocket, using the Pocket pattern piece
Note: If you intend to use your pocket to hold your cell phone, compare the pattern piece to see if it will fit first; some cell
phone protective cases are very large and may not fit the pocket. If not, feel free to omit the Pocket/2 Front Closure
pieces.
(4) Front Closure, using the Front Closure pattern piece
(1) Strap Extender, 2” x 2”
From the lining fabric, cut:
(1) Lining Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
(6) Card Slots, 8” x 3-1/2”
From the Soft and Stable, cut:
(1) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
From the Shape Flex, cut:
(1) Wrist Strap, 15” x 2”
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(2) Pocket, using the Pocket pattern piece
(4) Front Closure, using the Front Closure pattern piece
(1) Lining Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
(6) Card Slots, 8” x 3-1/2”
Optional: From the Peltex, cut:
(1) Lining Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, draw onto Peltex; trim Peltex 1/2” smaller on all sides, to
reduce bulk in the seam allowance. (set aside Peltex until the end)
Attach the Interfacing
1. Place the Exterior Main Panel with the wrong side of the fabric against the Soft and Stable. Pin in place. Baste
around the outer edge of the fabric using a 1/8” seam allowance.
Helpful Hint: I like to gently pull my fabric taut as I am basting it to the Soft and Stable for a tight, crisp finish. If you
would like, machine quilt the Soft and Stable pieces at this time.
Optional: (if not using Peltex, proceed to Step 2) Place the Lining Main Panel wrong side facing you. Lay the Peltex
directly on top; it should be centered. Last, lay the corresponding piece of Shape Flex on top, tacky side down. The
Shape Flex should be even with the Lining Main Panel fabric. Fuse the Shape Flex in place; since the Peltex is smaller, the
Shape Flex should fuse to the lining fabric in a 1/2” border all the way around, which will seal the Peltex in place.
2. Place the fusible (tacky) side of the Shape Flex against the wrong side of the Lining Main Panel. Fuse according to
manufacturer instructions. Repeat for the Wrist Strap, Pockets, Front Closure, and Card Slots.
Helpful Hint: To fuse Shape Flex, what I usually do is first place the Lining Main Panel face down, followed by the
interfacing (tacky side down), then my pressing cloth. I lightly spritz the pressing cloth with water, then iron, overlapping
each area, for approximately 10 seconds on each spot. When finished, it should be firmly attached to your fabric.
Assemble the Credit Card Slots
3. Using a tight zig-zag on your sewing machine (or
you can use a serger if you have one), sew across the top
long edge and the bottom long edge of all the Card Slot
pieces, one by one. Press the top zig-zag edge toward the
wrong side of the fabric, 1/4” from the top edge.
Topstitch the pressed edge using a 1/8” seam allowance.
Repeat this step for all Card Slot pieces.
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4. Place the Lining Main Panel in front of you, right
side facing you, as pictured. We will begin by assembling
the left half of the Lining Main Panel. Place one of the
Card Slot fabrics, also right side facing you, on top of the
Lining Main Panel. The finished edge of the Card Slot
should be 4-1/2” to the inside of the left-hand edge of the
Lining Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom
serged edge of the Card Slot using a 1/8” seam allowance.
5. Place a second Card Slot fabric directly on top, right side facing you. The finished edge of the Card Slot should be
4” to the inside of the left-hand edge of the Lining Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom serged edge of the
second Card Slot using a 1/8” seam allowance.
6. Finally, lay a third Card Slot fabric on top. The left
curved edge of the Lining Main Panel should be aligned
with the bottom edge of the third Card Slot. Pin the top,
bottom, and sides.
7. Repeat Steps 4-6 for the right half of the Lining
Main Panel and the remaining Card Slot fabrics.
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8. Sew all around the outside edge of the Lining Main Panel using a 1/8” seam allowance. This will secure all the
Card Slot fabrics in place. Trim bottom Card Slots so that they are aligned with the Lining Main Panel.
9. Flip the Lining Main Panel so that the Card Slots
are aligned horizontally. On top of the Card Slot fabrics
only, draw a vertical line that is in 2-7/8” from the left-
hand edge and another line that is in 2-7/8” from the
right-hand edge. Sew on top of these lines. This will
create the credit card dividers on the left-hand side of the
wallet only. Test your credit cards in the slot to make sure
that the snugness is to your preference.
Assemble the Wrist Strap
10. Take your Strap Extender. Press in half, wrong sides together, so that both edges meet. Press. Fold the top of the fabric down to the crease. Open out again, then fold the other edge in to meet the crease and press. Fold the entire piece along the first fold and press. You should have created a tiny piece of double-fold tape.
11. Topstitch both long edges of the Strap Extender using a 1/8” seam allowance.
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12. Repeat Steps 10-11 for the Wrist Strap.
13. Press the Strap Extender in half, lengthwise. Slide the metal d-ring onto the crease. Baste the short ends of the Strap Extender together using a 1/8” seam allowance.
14. Baste the Strap Extender on the right-hand side of the Exterior Main Panel, approximately 2” below the top edge of the Exterior Main Panel. The raw edges of the Strap Extender should be even with the raw edge of the right side of the Exterior Main Panel.
15. Mark a line on both short ends of the Wrist Strap that is in 1/2” from both short ends. Press under at those lines.
16. Put the metal swivel clip on one end and sew
both pressed edges down onto the Wrist Strap using a
1/8” seam allowance. I like to sew a small rectangle,
which will enclose all raw edges. The strap should now be
a loop. Put the Wrist Strap to the side to attach at the
end.
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Assemble the Exterior
17. Mark the placement for the hook and loop (or the
snap fastener) on one Pocket piece, centered and 1-1/2”
below the top straight edge. Either sew on the hook and
loop directly on top of the mark, or install the snap
fastener according to manufacturer instructions.
Helpful Hint: If using the snap fastener, I suggest
reinforcing the area behind the fastener, before installing
it, on the wrong side of the fabric. I like to use a small 1”
square of fusible fleece, or a square of batting temporarily
secured with a glue stick works too.
18. Place the Pocket pieces, right sides together. Sew
all along the outside, leaving a 3” opening along the top
edge. Notch the curved corners.
19. Turn right side out and press. Also make sure to
press the opening in toward the wrong side by 1/4”.
Topstitch along the top straight edge using a 1/8” seam
allowance.
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20. With the Exterior Main Panel in front of you,
place the completed pocket on the left-hand side of the
Exterior Main Panel. The Pocket should be along the
bottom edge of the Exterior Main Panel, approximately
1” higher than the bottom and 1” in from the left-hand
side. Pin. Sew along the side and bottom edges only
using a 1/8” seam allowance.
21. Mark the placement for the other half of the hook
and loop (or snap fastener) on one Front Closure piece,
centered and 1-1/2” above the v-shaped edge. Again, I
suggest reinforcing the area before installation, using a
scrap of fleece or batting. Sew on the velcro or install the
snap.
Helpful Hint: Some of my pattern testers used a decorative
snap instead, which would go through all layers of fabric.
If this is the case, complete Step 22 and Step 23 before
installing your snap through all layers.
22. Place two Front Closure pieces, right sides
together. Sew all along the outside, but leave the top
short edge unsewn. Trim the corners.
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23. Turn the Front Closure right side out and press.
Topstitch the finished edges using a 1/8” seam allowance.
24. Close the Velcro/snap of the Front Closure onto
the Pocket. Baste the Front Closure to the top of the
Exterior Main Panel using a 1/8” seam allowance, on the
side above the Pocket. It should be centered at the top.
The raw edge of the Front Closure should be even with
the top edge of the Exterior Main Panel.
25. Repeat Steps 21- 23 for the remaining two Front Closure pieces.
26. Make a mark on the right-hand side of the Exterior Main Panel that is centered and in 4” down from the top
edge, and 2-1/2” over from the right-hand edge. Install half of the hook and loop (or snap fastener) at that mark, and
again, feel free to reinforce the area.
27. Draw a line on the left-hand edge of the Exterior
Main Panel that is down 3-1/2” from the top edge. Baste
the remaining Front Closure just below the line that you
drew. The raw edge of the Front Closure should be even
with the left side of the Exterior Main Panel.
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Finish the Wallet
28. Place the Exterior Main Panel and the Lining Main
Panel right sides together. Make sure the Front Closure
pieces are tucked safely inside. Pin. Sew all along the
outer edge, except leave a 5” opening along the top.
Notch the curved edges.
Helpful Hint: I recommend leaving your 5” opening on the
edge of the wallet that does not have a Front Closure or
Strap Extender piece, in order to get a neater topstitch at
the end.
29. Turn the wallet right side out and press, also pressing in the opening toward the wrong side by 1/4”. Make sure
to open the Front Closure pieces out and away from the wallet. Topstitch all around the wallet using a 1/8” seam
allowance.
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All seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted.
Please read all instructions before beginning.
Wallet #3 – Advanced Sewing Level
Finished Size: 8” x 4-1/2”
All cutting measurements given throughout the pattern are length x height.
Supplies
fat quarter of exterior fabric
fat quarter of lining fabric
fat quarter of fabric for the accordion divider
fat quarter of fabric for the divider pockets
6 scraps of coordinating fabric, each at least 6” x 10”
1 yard of Pellon® SF-101 Shape Flex® fusible woven interfacing (or lightweight fusible interfacing)
18” x 10” piece of By Annie’s Soft and Stable™, available at local quilt shops or on-line
(Soft and Stable is a 1/8” thick, foam sew-in interfacing; one of my testers also recommends automotive headliner fabric
in place of the Soft and Stable; you can also substitute a needled fleece fusible interfacing for the Soft and Stable, such
as Pellon #TP971F Thermolam Plus fusible interfacing)
Optional: 1/4 yard of Pellon #70 Peltex sew-in extra heavy interfacing for added wallet stiffness
7” zipper
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18” zipper
1 yard of double fold bias tape (here’s a great tutorial on how to make your own: http://www.sew4home.com/tips-
resources/sewing-tips-tricks/bias-tape-how-make-it-attach-it)
You will be cutting your fabric strips for the double-fold bias tape 1-1/4” wide
Notions
Zipper foot
Iron
Pressing Cloth
Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Scissors
Seam Ripper
Disappearing Ink Fabric Marker
Hand sewing needle
Cutting
Please cut your fabric pieces in the order listed, so that you will have plenty of fabric for the bag. When printing
pattern pieces, always make sure your printer is set to scaling at ‘none’ so pieces print at correct size.
Helpful Hint: Feel free to use post-it notes to label your cut fabric pieces and easily stay organized.
From the exterior fabric, cut:
(1) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
From the lining fabric, cut:
(1) Lining Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
From the accordion divider fabric, cut:
(4) Accordion, 8” x 4-1/4”
(3) Zipper Tabs, 3” x 1-1/2”
From the divider pocket fabric, cut:
(2) Divider Pocket, 7” x 7-1/4”
From the scraps, cut:
(6) Card Slots, 9” x 3-1/2”
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From the Soft and Stable, cut:
(1) Exterior Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
From the Shape Flex, cut:
(1) Lining Main Panel, using the Main Panel pattern piece, cut on the fold
(4) Accordion, 8” x 4-1/4”
(1) Divider Pocket, 7” x 7-1/4”
(6) Card Slots, 9” x 3-1/2”
Optional: From the Peltex, cut:
(1) using the Exterior Main Panel fabric piece that you cut already, trace onto the Peltex. Mark the Peltex 1/2” smaller on
all sides, then cut.
Attach the Interfacing
1. Place the Exterior Main Panel with the wrong side of the fabric against the Soft and Stable. Pin in place. Baste
around the outer edge of the fabric using a 1/8” seam allowance.
Helpful Hint: I like to gently pull my fabric taut as I am basting it to the Soft and Stable for a tight, crisp finish. If you
would like, machine quilt the Soft and Stable pieces at this time.
2. Place the fusible (tacky) side of the Shape Flex against the wrong side of the Lining Main Panel. Fuse according to
manufacturer instructions. Repeat for one Divider Pockets, Accordion pieces, and all Card Slots.
Helpful Hint: To fuse Shape Flex, what I usually do is first place the Lining Main Panel face down, followed by the
interfacing (tacky side down), then my pressing cloth. I lightly spritz the pressing cloth with water, then iron, overlapping
each area, for approximately 10 seconds on each spot. When finished, it should be firmly attached to your fabric.
Assemble the Credit Card Slots
5. Using a tight zig-zag on your sewing machine (or
you can use a serger if you have one), sew across the top
long edge and the bottom long edge of all the Card Slot
pieces, one by one. Press the top zig-zag edge toward the
wrong side of the fabric, 1/4” from the top edge. Topstitch
the pressed edge using a 1/8” seam allowance.
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6. Place the Lining Main Panel in front of you, right
side facing you, as pictured. We will begin by assembling
the left half of the Lining Main Panel. Place one of the
Card Slot fabrics, also right side facing you, on top of the
Lining Main Panel. The finished edge of the Card Slot
should be 1” to the right of the curved edge of the Lining
Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom raw edge of
the Card Slot using a 1/8” seam allowance.
7. Place a second Card Slot fabric directly on top,
right side facing. The finished edge of the Card Slot should
be 1-1/2” to the right of the curved edge of the Lining
Main Panel. Pin in place, then sew the bottom raw edge
of the second Card Slot.
8. Press the bottom zig-zag edge of the third Card
Slot in by 1/4”. Finally, lay the third Card Slot fabric on top.
The bottom pressed edge of the Card Slot should be 2” to
the right of the curved edge of the Lining Main Panel. Pin.
Sew the bottom pressed edge using a 1/8” seam
allowance.
9. Repeat Steps 6-8 for the right half of the Lining Main Panel and the remaining Card Slot fabrics.
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10. Trim bottom Card Slot so that it is aligned with
the Lining Main Panel. Sew all around the Lining Main
Panel using a 1/8” seam allowance. This will secure all
the Card Slot fabrics in place.
11. On top of the Card Slot fabrics only, draw a
vertical line that is in 3” from the left-hand edge, and
another that is in 3” from the right-hand edge. Sew on
top of these lines (remember to sew on top of the Card
Slot fabrics only). This will create the credit card dividers.
Test your credit cards in the slot to make sure that the
snugness is to your preference.
Assemble the Accordion Divider
12. Place two Accordion pieces, right sides together. Sew along both long edges. Turn right side out and press.
Topstitch the finished edges using a 1/8” seam allowance.
13. Place one accordion piece in front of you long
ways. Draw one vertical line in the center and one either
side of the center line at 1 3/8".
14. Press at the marks as pictured.
15. Repeat Steps 12-14 to complete a second
Accordion piece.
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16. Take one Zipper Tab. Press in half along the long
edge, wrong sides together, so that both short edges
meet. Press. Fold the top of the fabric down to the crease.
Open out again, then fold the other edge in to meet the
crease and press. Fold the entire piece along the first fold
and press. You should have created a tiny piece of
double-fold tape. Repeat for one more Zipper Tab.
17. Trim your zipper so that it is exactly 7” long.
18. Slide one end of the zipper in between one Zipper
Tab, with the end of the zipper hitting that center crease.
Pin in place. Topstitch the fabric 1/8" from the zipper.
Repeat for the other end of the zipper and the remaining
Zipper Tab.
19. Trim the excess fabric on either end of the zipper
so that it is the same width as the zipper.
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20. Place one of your Divider Pockets right side up.
Take your zipper and align it, right side down, with the top
7” edge. Pin in place. With your zipper foot on and using a
1/4" seam allowance from the top of the divider pocket,
stitch the zipper in place, including both zipper tabs.
21. Place a second Divider Pocket piece right side
up. Place the fabric from the previous step right side
down onto the Divider Pocket, with the zipper at the top.
Pin in place. Sew directly on top of the stitching from the
previous step.
22. Turn the fabrics from the previous step so that
they are wrong sides together. Press.
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23. Repeat Steps 20-22 for the other side of the zipper
and the remaining 7” edges of both of the same Divider
Panels, respectively. Press. When finished, it should look
like a zipper pouch, but with unfinished sides (the bottom
edge should be folded). Remove the zipper foot from your
machine.
Helpful Hint: The dimensions of the finished Divider Panel
(with raw side edges) should be 7” long x 3-1/2” tall.
24. Place the raw edge of the Divider Pocket inside
the inner v-shaped pocket of the Accordion. Pin. Repeat to
pin the remaining raw edge of the Divider Pockets into the
second Accordion.
25. Sew along each pressed edge of the Accordion
using a 1/4” seam allowance.
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Assemble the Lining
26. Draw a vertical line on the left half of the Lining
Main Panel that is 1/4” above the lowest Card Slot.
27. On the left-hand edge of the Lining Main Panel,
place the top end of the Accordion just below the line that
you drew. The raw edge of the Accordion should be even
with the side of the Lining Main Panel. Pin, then baste in
place using a 1/8” seam allowance.
28. Still on the left-hand edge of the Lining Main
Panel, place the bottom end of the Accordion just below
the line that you drew. The raw edge of the Accordion
should be even with the side of the Lining Main Panel. Pin,
then baste in place using a 1/8” seam allowance.
29. Repeat Steps 26-28 to attach the remaining side of the Accordion to the right-hand edge of the Lining Main
Panel.
Finish the Wallet
30. Take one Zipper Tab. Press in half along the long
edge, right sides together, so that both short edges meet.
Press. Also press in 1/4” at the top and bottom. Fold the
top of the fabric down to the crease, this time so that the
wrong side is facing you. Open out again, then fold the
other edge in to meet the crease and press. Fold the
entire piece along the first fold and press. You should
have created a tiny piece of double-fold tape, wrong side
of the fabric facing you.
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31. Fold the tab in half, right sides together. Fold
the two short edges down, 1/4”, to the wrong side.
Stitch along the two raw edges. Turn right side out and
press (the sides should be sewn, and the front and back
should have the enclosed pressed edge).
32. Trim your zipper so that it is exactly 18” long.
33. Slide the bottom end of the zipper in between
the Zipper Tab, with the end of the zipper hitting the
center crease. Pin in place. Topstitch the fabric 1/8”
from the zipper.
34. Place the lining in front of you. Unzip the zipper.
Begin with the edge of the zipper that is not enclosed in
the Zipper Tab. With the zipper face up, start with the
left-hand edge (place it on the left side where the
divider begins), tapering the zipper slightly off the fabric.
Begin easing the zipper around the edges of the wallet,
pinning as you go. The edge of the zipper tape should
be aligned with the raw edge of the Lining Main Panel.
Continue until you reach the opposite left-hand side on
the Lining Main Panel. The zipper with the Zipper Tab
will be extending slightly past the end of the Lining Main
Panel.
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35. Repeat the previous step to attach the right-hand
edge of the zipper to the right half of the Lining Main
Panel.
36. Sew along the pinned edge.
Helpful Hint: Because the Accordion does not allow the wallet to fully open flat, this part of the process requires a bit of
patience, and is the reason that I rated Wallet #3 as an advanced level pattern. It’s not the most fun part of the pattern,
but I think the results will be worth it. You will likely not be able to sew down into the v-shaped crevice; I recommend
sewing those bits by hand. In fact, I sewed my entire binding on by hand (although some parts can be done with your
sewing machine).
37. Place the Exterior Main Panel wrong side up. Place the Lining Main Panel directly on top, face up so that wrong
sides are facing. If you decided to use the optional Peltex, slide it in between the lining/exterior sandwich at this time.
Pin. Press one end of your bias tape in by 1/2”, and beginning with that end of the tape, begin pinning the bias tape all
along the edge of the wallet. Sew in the first pressed edge of the bias tape; again, you may need to sew some parts by
hand or use your zipper foot here.
38. Flip the bias tape toward the
lining side of the wallet. Sew by hand to
secure the binding in place.
Helpful Hint: Here is a close-up photo of
the corner with the zipper tab. Hopefully
you can see that there is approximately 2”
of the zipper end that is not enclosed in
the bias tape.
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Congratulations, you’ve finished!
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