Zip Around Wallet # 2

This is another Zip Around Wallet from Studio Cherie that I made.  See other Zip Around Wallet post here. 

 I was able to use all scraps.  I chose to use the cell phone pocket on the front and the zip pocket on the back.  Next time I will enlarge the pattern a little so that my phone will fit better.  It will fit in the front pocket now but it really needs to be slightly larger. 

 

Zip Pocket

Inside with zip pocket and card slots. 

Necessary Wallet-Cherry

I decided to make myself a Necessary Wallet Clutch with a strap for my summer travels.  It is perfect for when I don't want to lug the "mother ship" bag around.  :)    This time I made sure that I added the optional removable strap.  I also made the strap long enough that I can carry it across body. 

 

I have managed to use this for the past several months and I just love it!

One of the things I originally loved about this wallet is that there is space for a cell phone.  I have noticed that when this is full there isn't  very much room to put my cell phone in, too.

This is made from the Necessary Clutch Wallet Pattern from Emmaline Bags.   Check out the Emmaline Bags site!  She has some CUTE patterns....and more. 

Click here another version of this wallet that I made. 

 

Coupon Wallet

Front

On occasion I will clip and use coupons.  So, I thought I needed to make myself a coupon wallet.  

 

I used McCall's pattern M6768.  For the most part this is a decent pattern.  

Below are a few issues and changes I will consider next time I make this coupon wallet: 

On step 9--attaching the card slot pocket--even though I knew what the instructions were getting at, I think maybe the illustration was for attaching the second slot pocket.  I had to reread this step a few times. 

I don't like how the raw edge at the bottom of the bill slots is left exposed.  Granted you only see this if you pull the bill slot pocket open and look.  Next time, I will  try tucking the raw edges in at the bottom of the slot pocket piece, press, then edge stitch this to the main piece. 

I attached the Velcro before basting the inside and front/back pieces together so that the stitching isn't visible on the opposite side...especially on the front flap. 

I sewed the dividers at the bottom.  Otherwise they are able to move waaaay out on either side--possibly dumping coupons.  

Okay--bad me!  I should have clipped the curves of the flap before hand sewing the binding.  But in my defense---I decided to hand sew this while on a car trip and I had forgotten my sharp scissors.  :)

 

Since I was using scraps, and directional fabric, one side had to be upside down....that is why the lady is on her head.  :)  However, you'll notice that the back is correct.  If I'd had more fabric to play with I would have tried to correct this. 

 

The flower is not part of the pattern.  It is just me playing with fabric....watchin' YouTube videos....

 

 

This is showing 6 card slot spaces.  There are 6 more at the front of the wallet, too.  There are also spaces on the back side of the card slots....maybe for receipts, or paper currency?

The inside...Here are the dividers and the zipper pocket. 

The back

  This is a neat wallet!  It is actually somewhat similar to the Necessary Wallet.   The Necessary wallet is constructed differently and has fewer dividers. 

The All-Purpose Wallet Pattern from Charmed Liebling

 

Again, I was given the wonderful opportunity to test an awesome pattern. 

 

 

This is the front of the All-Purpose Wallet from Charmed Liebling.  I decided to play with my ruffle foot and add ruffles to the front of the wallet. 

 

Instead of using the phone pocket closure rectangle (in the pattern), I made and added a flower over the top of the elastic cord.  I also used an eyelet border along the side of the card slots instead of ribbon.  After attaching the card slot pieces per the instructions,  I zig zag stitched down each side of the card slots a few times.  Then I added the eyelet border.  Oh! One other slight change I made.  On the card slots I added 3/8" to the length so that I could fold to the wrong side two times to enclose the raw edge.   

This wallet includes lots of what I look for in a wallet: zippered coin pocket, card slots, bill slot AND a place for my cell phone.  LOVE IT!  My phone will fit in the pocket but only if I take it out of the protective case.  Next time I might try to add darts to the bottom of the phone pocket or add a little gusset around the side and bottom so my phone will fit. **UPDATE: When the pattern was released Anna from Charmed Liebling addressed the cell phone pocket.** 

The pattern includes a pattern piece for the main front and back.  The instructions are easy to understand and include lots of helpful pictures.   This is a new favorite pattern of mine.  I'm sure I'll have to make more.

To make this wallet I used all scraps.  The main front/back pieces and the zippered pocket lining are cut from muslin.  The chevron and French print used for the pockets and slots are scraps.  For the main front/back and phone pocket interfacing pieces, I used Pellon Decor Bond 809 on all pieces.  For all other interfacing pieces, I used a very lightweight fusible interfacing scrap. 

Zip Around Wristlet Wallet

I came across this extremely cute wrist wallet.  It is called the Zip Around Wristlet Wallet by Studio Cherie.  Those of you who know me understand one reason why this gets a vote from me.  HA!!! 


Front with ID holder

I knew from reading about the pattern that it was going to be challenging.  I was in the mood for a challenge....BRING IT ON!  :) 


I decided to make this wallet for my daughter's friend.  My daughter was invited to a birthday party, and I wasn't quite sure what a teenage girl would want.  I hope this will work.  When I asked my daughter if this would be good...she said "uh huh"  like I'm only somewhat paying attention to you mom so I'll just say uh huh.  :)

Overall this is a great pattern.  The instructions are very clear and include lots of helpful pictures.  It is definitely for an experienced sewer.  I don't always read instructions before I start cutting and sewing, but I did for this pattern.  I found that if I didn't quite understand while reading the pattern that it became clearer as I was sewing it. 

My fingers are a little sore.  I did try to follow the instructions while attaching the font/back and insides to the zipper, but it just didn't work for me.  I had to leave the bottom part of the zipper unsewn (where it attaches to the spine) until the end.  I then attached the zipper by using lots and lots of pins, and that is why my fingers are sore.  :)


Front with ID holder

Back with zipper pocket

inside

the spine