Minimalist Quilted Wallets — Freshly Finished

Blue Floral & Polka dots

I’ve just completed the final hand‑sewn stitches on a fresh batch of minimalist quilted wallets, and they’re now live in the shop. Each piece is slow‑made with clean lines, soft quilting, and a simple silhouette that fits beautifully into everyday life.

The wallet features:

- Dimension: 3.5" x 5" (closed)

- 4 card slots (each can hold 2 cards) 

- 2 slip pockets for folded notes

- 2 in 1 exterior zipper pocket

- Flap closure with kam snap button 

Pattern: Rosie Wallet

Come see what’s new in the shop.

Floral & Star Wallet

Yellow Purple Wallet

Blue Floral Pink Polka Dots

Cute Mickey Head with Pink Stripe & Polka Dots

Cute Gossip Girls 

If you love lightweight essentials with thoughtful craftsmanship, this new drop is worth a peek. Every wallet is finished by hand, one at a time — the kind of detail that makes it feel personal.

Thank you for supporting slow-made pieces and the kind of craftsmanship that takes time. I’m excited for these minimalist quilted wallets to find their way into the hands of people who appreciate thoughtful details as much as I do.

Have a nice day!

Elvira

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Quilted Wallets and AI

 

Quilted Passport Wallet 

Finally I dig into my Tula Pink fabric stash and decided to make a couple of wallets. I bought the fabrics a couple of years ago and I always waited for the "perfect" project to make. But now I decided to stop waiting. Just took out a couple of fabrics, choosing combos and get on with the project! But choosing fabric combos are always the hardest part. So this time I get Chatgpt involved. And using the suggestion to make the wallet and I LOVE how they turned out! 

 

I must admit, I used a lot of helps from AI (Chatgpt, Copilot and Gemini) to help me writing my Etsy product listing, and some more.  

By now I think these AI know my business better than myself! Like when I posted my fabric and asking for combo, it gave me several options depend on what VIBES (!) I want to create and what colors are now popular in Etsy. It's like consulting the Gen Z for free.

Quilted Bifold Wallet

I think AI is very good for us, boomers, gen x and millennial generation, who try to make a little bit of side hustle online but are clumsy with words, struggling to understand what SEO, and especially if you do everything on your own from scratch. By the time we sit at the computer after creating products and taking photos, our brain is tired. This is where the AI comes in handy. We just need to write the prompt and they will do it for us, with minimal editing needed. Win-win! 

Anyway, here are the details of the wallets. What do you think?

Passport Wallet - Zuma Teal 

Quilted Passport Wallet - Zuma Orange Lilac

Rifle Paper Co Floral Wallet

Floral Bifold Wallet - Yellow Lavender

Tula Pink Quilted Wallet - Zuma Orange

PROJECT DETAILS

PATTERNS: 

Safari Passport Wallet

Classic Bifold Wallet

FABRICS: 

Tula Pink Zuma

Rifle Paper Co

I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoy creating the wallets. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Until next time,

Elvira

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Last week recap

Last week has been pretty busy for me. I finished a few order, working on a new stuff and also working on my website. 

1. This Sunbonnet Sue wallet is now done and delivered to Tamil Nadu. It's been a while since I made Nuno wallet. I was looking at my Nuno wallet WIPS yesterday and I really need to start making more! 

 

Here's the behind the seams video!

2. Trying out a couple more of DIY packaging for the keychains. I got the ideas from Instagram reels and Youtube Shorts. I think I like the one on the right with the part of the keychain exposed in the middle. What do you think?

Check my previous post on how to make the faux leather keychain! 

Handmade Keychains

3. I finally bought Eco Tank inkjet printer and also bought HTV paper. Now I can make my own Iron on label and also do personalization for wallet. Here's the first one! I kinda like this result. 

I was thinking to buy Cricut but it's a bit too high for my budget right now. This Epson printer works perfectly for me for now. Can't wait to do more personalization! 

Personalized Family Passport Wallet

4. Sending out a few fabrics orders too! 

Hand woven shot cotton fabrics

Floral Hand Block Print Fabrics

More block printed fabrics

5. A few random stuff!  

Don't throw the selvage, use it as ribbon substitute for hanging tag! I kind a love it :)

Trying out new Indonesian Caramel Cake recipe I saw on Instagram! It turned out well and hubby loved it! 

Had a meeting with Indonesian ambassador when she visited my city. She wanted to meet a few Indonesian who lives here (there are only 3 of us!!) and received lovely souvenirs from Indonesia! We had a lovely dinner and catching up on several news and issues. I am feeling very grateful. 

That's all for today, thank you so much for stopping by! 

Have a nice day,

Elvira

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Quilted pencil pouches and more

Custom made quilted pencil bags

Finally these pencil pouches are done and delivered! I love to gift handmade stuff to family and friends. Few weeks ago I gifted a quilted pencil pouch to my friend's daughter and she called up a few days later placing order for 5 pencil pouches. Apparently her daughter's friends wanted one too. Alhamdulillah! 

She leaves it up to me for the fabric choice, so I went ahead and made 7 pouches. Actually I started with 8 pouches but I cut one a little but wonky so I cut and made a small coin pouch with it! 

These pencil cases measured about 8" W x 4" H. It's perfect size for pencils and other stuff too, like crochet hooks and spectacles! It's multi purpose. It's fun and easy projects to make. I made a work flow video HERE when I was making the previous pencil pouches. 

To make this pencil quilted pouch, here's what you need:

Exterior fabric - 9" x 5" - cut 2 

Lining Fabric - 8.5" x 4.5" - cut 2

Batting - 9" x 5" - cut 2 

Lightweight fusible interfacing 9" x 5" (only if you are using lightweight fabrics- optional)

9" long all purpose (size 3) zipper. 

If you want to make Non quilted version, you can skip the batting and use all purpose fusible woven interfacing instead. 

For the construction, please refer to THIS VIDEO of making coin purse. Well, quilted pouch takes a little bit of time to make but I find the result is better. 

Quilted Zipper Pouches

I will put these zipper pouches in my Website as well as Etsy for custom order. These pouches make a great birthday party favors too, don't you think? 

Last week of January highlights: 

Made linen Kodomo wallet for a repeat customer early this week. 

Alice in Wonderland Wallet

And with the leftovers I made simple coin purses.

Coin Purses

Received a wonderful feedback for the mini keychain wallets
 

Finally added a few hand woven (handloom) cotton fabrics in the shop!

That's all for today, thank you for stopping by!

Happy sewing,

Elvira

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Etsy Cyber Week Sale 2019

Etsy Cyber Week has started!! Head to the shops by clicking the link below the pictures!!

20% off on All Patterns

10% OFF on ALL HANDMADE ITEMS

Eligible Orders get 20% OFF 

Thank you for your continued supports!!

~ Elvira~

Zip around Family Passport Wallet

Hello,

Many people asked me on Etsy if I make zip around wallet and finally I now I can give the option. Introducing the new zip around family passport wallet!

Installing all around zipper is quite tricky, because the wallet is interfaced with heavy interfacing plus batting.  So I made several changes on the interfacing. I used heavy interfacing only on the main lining and using woven interfacing on the main exterior and used the same thin fleece batting for the padding. It worked out beautifully.

I will take photos and maybe videos when I make the next wallet and write a tutorial for it in my next post.  Make sure you subscribe to my blog so you won't miss the post.

This Paris family passport wallet is now available on Etsy You can choose for 4 , 6 or 8 passports. It's very handy and keep everything securely inside.

I also made the above travel wallet ( a custom order) with zip around closure. I will make more of this for stock (and I need to sew up those stash!) . The green London print fabric is finished now but I have the peach one in case you want the same print.

You can buy the Family Passport Wallet Pattern HERE , ETSY or in my WEBSHOP

Thank you for stopping by,

 Have a nice day!

- Elvira-

Sunday Stash #4 - Indian Silk and Brocade

Hello and happy Sunday!

Welcome to another Sunday Stash Post. This week it's about Indian silk. 

Indian fabrics are rich in colors and not to mention the variety of prints and design. Be it cotton or silk or other woven fabrics. Let's take a look!

Cotton Silk brocade with small golder flower in matte gold

Brocade is still considered as one of luxury fabrics. In India, most often seen in Sarees or party salwar kameez or lehenga. 

Paisley Chanderi Cotton Silk

Besides, bags and handbags made of silk brocade become very popular. The stunning fabrics need no complicated design. Even a simple evening clutch will look stunning if made using these silk fabrics. 

Indian brocade

Many Indian designers also made a matching evening clutch and shoes using these silk brocade. 

Cotton silk with golden border

More information about the history of Indian Silk and brocade can be found HERE.

cotton silk chanderi

All the chanderi silk and brocade are now on 40% OFF. Use the code DESTASH40 while checking out!

I hope you have a relaxing Sunday!

Until then,

Happy Sewing