So while I was on the hunt for the perfect handmade gift I came across a geek wallet that had some of the elements I was looking for but not yet the perfect gift. So.. I added some very essential pockets and made it the perfect all-in-one wallet for the "hard to get" person on your list.
I decided to sew my very first ever handmade gift (and by first I mean first sucessful project that I finished 100% without too many tears and without throwing my hands up in defeat.)
I am soooo happy with the outcome (well minues the #SewingFails) that I have created this tutorial for you.
This wallet was created to hold your phone, MP3 player, credit cards, USB's, money and anything else that meets your fancy.
Materials Needed:
Download Personal Organizer pattern and assemble.
AGF Fabrics (large peices – Fat eighths of desired fabric; Pockets – Large scraps of desired fabric)
Notions Needed
5 Buttons
1 Snap closure
Elastic
Cutting Directions
Inside and Outside Panels Cut 2 (we used 2 different fabrics)
Inside Pockets:
Big Pocket Cut 2
Phone Pocket Cut 2
Credit Card Pocket Cut 8 (we used two different pockets and cut 4 of each)
Mini Pockets Cut 4
Outside Pockets:
Large Credit Card Pocket Cut 4
Bill Pocket Cut 2
Interfacing
Fuse Pellon Fleece Fusible to Inside and Outside Panels
Fuse Pellon Shape Flex Fusible to both wrong sides of Big Pocket and Phone Pocket
Fuse Pellon Shape Flex Fusible to only one wrong side of Bill Pocket and Large Credit Card Pocket
Sewing Instructions
Place Big Pockets right sides together and begin by sewing bottom edge with a ¼” seam allowance
Leave a 1” gap in bottom for turning
Sew around three remaining edges
Repeat same steps on phone pocket
Repeat same steps on bill pocket
Repeat same steps on large credit card pockets
Repeat same steps on mini pockets
Repeat same steps on credit card pockets
Clip all four corners on each and trim off excess fabric for turning
Turn all pockets right side out and poke out corners
Press turned pockets
Top stich top between 1/8”-1/4” along edge of each pocket depending on desired look
Make sure to backstitch or hand tie ends to prevent unraveling
Lay credit card pocket on big pocket
Measure 3” up from bottom edge and pin first pocket in place
Sew bottom edge of pocket being sure to pass through both
credit card and big pocket
Align bottom pocket with bottom of big pocket
Sew bottom edge of pocket being sure to pass through both
credit card and big pocket
Place final two pockets in between sewn pockets and sew
bottom edge of pocket one at a time
All pockets should be spaced evenly making sure to back-stitch or hand tie ends
Place and pin mini pockets to big pocket
Stitch bottom edge of mini pockets one at a time
Stitch sides of mini pockets one at a time making sure to backstitch or hand tie ends
Place and pin centered phone and big pocket 1 ½” from edge and 1” apart
Sew down sides of phone pocket one at a time making sure to back-stitch or hand tie ends
Sew bottom of phone pocket making sure to back-stitch or hand tie ends
Sew down sides of big pocket one at a time making sure to keep credit card pockets in place back-stitch or hand tie ends
Sew bottom of big pocket making sure to back-stitch or hand tie ends
Place and pin first credit card pockets on outside panel 1” down and 1” over from edge
Place and pin second credit card pocket 1” apart from first pocket
Place and pin bill pocket centered between credit card pockets and 1” up from bottom edge
Sew bottom of bill pocket making sure to back-stitch or hand
tie ends
Sew down sides of bill pocket one at a time making sure to
back-stitch or hand tie ends
Prepare buttons and optional notions
Cut elastic into two 3” strips and one 2” strip
Mark elastic placement on inside panel
Use clear tape to hold elastic ends together
Pin elastic onto inside panel
Place inside and outside panels right sides together and pin
all around
Sew bottom edge ½” seam allowance leaving a 2” opening for
turning
Make sure to back-stitch over elastic to reinforce seam
Sew sides of panels with ½” seam allowance
Sew top edge with 1/2” seam allowance making sure to backstitch over elastic to reinforce seam
Clip all four corners on each and trim off excess fabric for turning
Turn entire wallet right side out and press
Sew buttons on both sides of wallet 1” from edge and ½”-1”
down depending on button size
*Snaps inside pockets are options and can be hand sewn
Tip: For the LARGE pocket a snap closure will ensure that your electronics stay in place and for the smaller pocket I suggest using a string/ribbon to tie down your phone so it does not slip out.
This Gizmo wallet is great for just about anyone. It holds credit cards, USB's, your phone and MP3 player all in one spot. No more going through your purse or carrying all these items separately.
Hope you enjoyed my very first ever pattern and that if you do make it you share it with me. I love seeing how this works for everyone!
Leave me a comment below letting me know "Who is this gift perfect for?"
Happy Sewing!
– Anais
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