Rosie Wallet with Flap Closure

Handmade Wallets

Hello,

Last month, I made a few Rosie Wallet orders. This time the customer wanted a flap closure. This is one quick wallet that you can make over the weekends. The original pattern has a hidden button closure.

This year I promise myself I won't buy new fabrics and will only sew from my stash! and these are some of them. Last month I was busy sorting out my fabric stash, organizing my bag-making supplies and organising my WIPs. I found this metal button which matches perfectly for the wallet! Metal buttons, especially the antique color, give out rustic vibes, which I love. 

 

I use handloom or hand-woven cotton fabric from my stash for the fabric combo. I have always been fond of Indian handloom - its multi-hued colour looks very nice for my projects to use as an accent or combo. It's also easy to work with. 

Rosie Wallet pattern

The Rosie wallet is small and compact, it's just perfect to carry around every day. I love to carry one when I use a smaller handbag or crossbody bag. Nowadays, with mobile payment becoming more common, I hardly have to carry my credit or debit cards although I can literally fit in 10 cards in this small wallet. 

You can check out my latest wallets in my ETSY shop or on my WEBSITE. 

And if you want to make your own Rosie Wallet, it's available on my ETSY SHOP  and SEW MODERN BAG

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Have a nice day 

Elvira 

 

Voyage Passport Wallets

Hello, 

This week I am pretty productive. I made a few wallet orders and then went on to finish two Voyage Passport Wallets. Last year I did not shop much for fabrics, instead, I was using what I had in my (huge) stash. Maybe I will let go of a few fabrics from my collection at some point of time this year. I just need some time to get organized. So, stay tuned! 

Now back to the two voyage wallets that are made from my stash. The first one was the peach lantern wallet. I think I got the fabric from the Moda shop in Osaka. The lantern design is very cute with the ribbon bows, etc. Not sure why I bought it in the first place though, but I am glad that I did! It reminds me of Chinese New Year. 

Lantern design passport wallet

The second one is the Alice in Wonderland Passport wallet. I am so happy I decided to make the wallet from this linen fabric. I was making a kodomo wallet using the same fabric for an order and decided to make a passport wallet with it. 

This time I also decided to make a curvy one because I have a bias binding ready. And I love how it turned out. I think I will make a few more with a curvy edge. The wallet closed with a snap button, I am thinking of making another one with a zippered closure.  What do you think?

Alice in Wonderland Passport Wallet

This voyage passport wallet can hold up to 4 passports (2 passports in each sleeve) plus 2 cards. Personally, I love to carry this one when I am traveling solo. It fits nicely in my purse. 

These wallets are available in my Etsy shop as well as on my Website. I've been making a few changes to the website in the past few weeks, like I merged back the fabric section into the website. Hopefully,  I now can update the listing more regularly. Having a small business is not as glamorous as it looks on Instagram. But as long as we enjoy it, it's worth it! 

A few more passport holders

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Happy sewing!

Elvira

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Hanami Pochette

 Hello, 

Recently I introduced the new wristlet pattern, Hanami Pochette. I've been working on the pattern since early November or so and plan to release it in December. But life happens! I had tooth problems and had to visit the dentist a couple of times, then my son's pre-board exam started and at the same time, we were busy with his college applications. So my mind was all over the place. 

Now about the Hanami Pochette. It is a versatile minimalist wristlet wallet that is perfect for carrying essential items. The largest size can fit the largest iPhone Pro Max and also can be used to carry passports when traveling. The medium size can fit in the basic iPhone model. 

Floral & Stripe Hanami Pochette

The small size is my personal favorite because I like to carry small bags and it fits perfectly in my purse. The wrist strap can be easily used as a key fob. Here are the latest ones I made. 

Grey Pochette

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Mustard Floral Pochette

Dedicated card slot close with contrast flap

Back zippered pocket great for coins & other small stuff

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VIDEO TUTORIAL: 

This pochette is a friendly project. The pattern comes with full-scale templates with step-by-step photos that are easy to follow. If you want to up your game in bag making, this will be the perfect project. Watch the video above for more details. And if you have any questions, you can always email me or leave a comment here. 

Thank you for stopping by and happy sewing!

Elvira

More Patchwork Quilt Wallets

Patchwork Nuno Wallets

Hello, 

I’m still in scrappy mode this week! After diving into making the adorable mini purses I wrote about in my last post, I couldn't resist the urge to keep going. So, what did I do next? I dug more into my scrap bins and started piecing together some more patchwork panels.

 

First up, I whipped up a Rosie Keychain Wallet using some brown scraps, and I have to say, it turned out pretty awesome. In fact, I'm so thrilled with the result that I've got plans to make a few more Rosie Wallets. They're just too cute to resist!

Quilted Rosie Wallet

But that's not the only thing that's got me excited. I've also made a couple of NunoSmall Wallets too! For the pink and purple wallets, I used the same quilt-as-you-go method as the mini purses.

Purple Patchwork Wallet

Pink Patchwork Wallet

Now, for the red wallet, I decided to go traditional by making two mini log cabin blocks, using 1.25-inch strips, and then threw in an extra strip in the middle to make it a perfect fit for the Nuno Wallet. And I’m super happy with the result! Making patchwork quilt wallets has been at the top of my list. 

Red Patchwork Wallet

In the original pattern of Rosie wallet I did not use batting, but in this patchwork version, I used low loft batting and quilted it pretty densely to make the panel flatter. When you want to make a patchwork or quilted version of a wallet, remember to change the interfacing to lightweight interfacing. The interfacing will give more structure and also make the wallet more durable. 

I shared my work progress and a few tips and tutorials on my YouTube Channel.  Make sure to check them out! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy Sewing!

Elvira 

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New Rosie Wallet Sewing Pattern with Video Tutorial

Rosie Wallet Pattern

Hello, 

Hello there! It's been a while since I posted here. I hope you're all doing well and healthy! 

I recently returned from my holiday to Indonesia and have been keeping busy working on my latest creation - the Rosie Wallet! This wallet is not only stylish, but it's also functional and can hold more than 10 cards, folded notes, and coins. It's a great pattern for both beginners and experienced sewists and makes for the perfect gift during festive seasons and birthdays.

Handmade Wallet 

Before my trip to Indonesia last month, I made several gifts (although I didn't get a chance to take pictures of all of them). My friends and sisters instantly loved the gift because it was easy to slip into their small bags or jeans without being bulky.

Rosie Wallet is pretty easy to make and with 2 in 1 zipper pocket, you can easily have 2 zipper pockets by installing 1 zipper! I think it's my current fave of pocket. Because we always need space to keep odds and ends in our wallets, such as my hijab pins, a ring, etc. 

The Rosie Wallet features: 

- Slim and compact design
- 2 slip pockets for cash and extra cards
- 4 cardholders - can fit in 3 cards in each slot! 
- Hidden Kam snap button closure
- Dual Compartment Exterior Zipper Pocket

It does not take much material to make this wallet. You can practically make the wallet using the scraps! That is how I first came up with the idea! 

As for the binding, in this pattern, I included step-by-step photos to finish the binding by machine and also you can watch the VIDEO TUTORIAL for more details. 

The pattern is now 25% off on both ETSY and WEBSITE until the end of the month! 

 

I hope you enjoy making the wallet. If you have any questions, leave a comment or two, I'd be glad to help you. 

Please use hashtag #chezvies or #chezviespatterns when sharing your handmade wallet so that others can see your beautiful works too. 

Happy Sewing!

Elvira

New Video Tutorial - Classic Bifold Wallet

Classic Bifold Wallet

Hello, 

Finally, the supporting video to make this classic bi-fold wallet is here. I hope you enjoy making the wallet. This chic classic wallet is slim and spacious for organizing your cards, cash, phone, and other necessities. 

The pattern is written in simple English and includes a cutting guide, full-scale templates for various flap designs, step-by-step photos, and helpful diagrams to guide you through the sewing process. The wallet is designed to be sturdy and durable.

The materials needed to make this wallet: 

- Assorted quarter yard of fabrics

- Quarter-yard all-purpose interfacing

- Fleece batting 

- Lightweight Interfacing

- Zipper

- Kam Snap Button

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DETAIL FEATURES:

* Finished Size: 4.25" W x 8" H

* 6 card slots

* 2 slip pockets that can accommodate a smartphone and passport,

* a long zipper pocket for cash

* a snap button closure

VIDEO TUTORIAL: 

I hope you enjoy making the wallet. If you have any questions, leave a comment or two, I'd be 

glad to help you. 

Please use hashtag #chezvies or #chezviespatterns when sharing your handmade wallet so that others can see your beautiful works too. 

Happy Sewing!

Elvira

How to make trifold wallet video tutorial

 

Classic Trifold Wallet Pattern

Hello, 

I hope you're all doing well! I've been pretty busy in the past few weeks, especially with the holy month of Ramadan going on. But I am happy to finally put up a video tutorial for the Classic Trifold Wallet. Actually, I've been working on it for a couple of weeks. Whiles sewing and taking videos don't take much time, editing really needs a good mood and of course a lot of screen time. 

Lavender Purple Trifold Wallet

I made the pattern when I just started out, and after getting a lot of feedback, I decided it was time to revise the pattern. While there are no drastic changes in the pattern, this time, it is written in a better way and also uses real photos and also diagrams to help understand the process better. And also I hope with the video, people can have a better understanding. 

The changes I made with the pattern are only on the construction of the interior zipper pocket and also added better templates for the card slot construction.  You can watch it in the video below: 

Wallet features:

- Sturdy construction that makes the wallet last longer

- 12 and 16 cards variant

- Spacious to carry cards, a smartphone, a passport, etc

- Binding to hold the wallet together and also give a unique handmade look. 

- Various supporting video tutorials

The lavender wallet below I made using printed linen and combined it with shot cotton fabric. It turned out very crisp and chic! 

For the materials needed to make this wallet, you need:

•  5 fat eighth cotton fabrics 
• 1 fat quarter of all-purpose woven interfacing
• a quarter-yard lightweight non-woven interfacing
• 1 fat eighth fleece batting 
• 2 pieces of #3 zippers - minimum 8 inches long 
• 1 magnetic snap 

You can purchase the pattern using the link below or you can get them from ETSY . Use coupon CVG20 to get 20% off. 

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Have a nice weekend,

Elvira