Creating a simple pocket wallet involves cutting and sewing material to form basic compartments.
Learn how to craft a basic pocket wallet designed for functionality, perfect for carrying cards and bills.
Materials Needed
- Durable fabric or leather
- Matching thread
- Sewing needle or sewing machine
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a straightforward method to create a simple pocket wallet, incorporating the technique of sewing one end to form a bill pocket.
- Prepare Your Material: Cut your chosen material to the required dimensions. The size will depend on how you plan to fold it and how many pockets you want. For a simple design, you might cut a rectangle that will fold in half or in thirds.
- Fold the Material: Fold your cut material into the desired wallet shape. This often involves folding one or both ends towards the center, creating layers that will form the pockets.
- Sew the Side Seams: To start with, sew across one end. As shown in guides for making a simple front pocket wallet, sewing across one end creates the initial closed side and forms what will become your open bill pocket. Next, sew across the opposite end in the same manner. These seams close the sides of the folded material, forming the main compartment(s).
- Add Internal Stitching (Optional): If you want separate slots for cards, sew vertical lines through the layers of material within the main pocket area. Space these lines appropriately for standard card sizes.
- Finish Edges: Trim any excess material and threads neatly.
This basic method provides a functional wallet with an open top edge where you can easily access your bills and cards from the sewn pockets.
