Finally, I finished editing the Family Passport Wallet Pattern and decided to rename it to Ohana Passport Wallet. The original pattern was the first pattern I wrote and there is a lot of scope for improvement. As time goes by, the pattern evolved and when I wrote the tutorial for adding zipper closure, this version became more in demand.
In the new version, the main tutorial is for a wallet with a zipper closure based on the previous tutorial, also single tape zipper closure can be seen on the Video. I added links to video tutorials and also blog posts for more references.
Here is how the wallet looks with the flap closure:
And here's the zipper around version:
Watch the video on how to sew the wallet from beginning to end.
The Ohana Passport Wallet is also written in the new format, which I find easier to understand and I hope you agree :). The pattern consists of 29 pages (including the templates), so it's pretty much compact but details.
If you already bought the pattern and want to download the new version, please email me using the email you used when purchasing the pattern, and I will send you another link to download the pattern.
1. The LINING for the zipper pocket, I use ONE piece of lining 5" W x 6.5" H. (in the original pattern it was 2 pieces of lining fabric).
2. Passport Slot construction is different from what's written on the original pattern. This new way I found it better and faster to make.
Let's jump to the video below:
For Part 2, I am showing how to attach the zipper closure using a single tape zipper. It's the same way as the Nuno Small Wallet. For the zipper length, I use the #5 nylon zipper approximately 44-45 inches long. This is my new fave in attaching a nylon zipper.
I hope the video will give you a clear understanding of the pattern. I will update the pattern when time permits. Do let me know what you think in the comment below.
I hope everyone is well and getting ready to enjoy summer. The weather is getting more humid in this part of India too but looks like summer will not be much different than last year. We're still in lockdown until next week and most probably it will be extended for a couple more weeks.
I particularly love this leopard print wallet and I'm glad the customer loved it too.
Love my custom passport wallet! It turned out perfect and made so well! Fast shipping and great communication!
As usual, I always make an extra wallet when I'm working on an order, that way I can add more ready-to-ship items to the shop. This trick works for me so far. For the second one, I did a recording for a video tutorial on my Youtube Channel. It's been long due. I plan to edit and upload it by next week.
On a personal front, I got my first shot of Covishield vaccine last Sunday and was feeling rather unwell for a couple of days. I felt feverish at night the day I took the jab and the next day, after that, I felt better after a couple doses of paracetamol. I hope you have taken yours too! I pray that more and more people can get vaccinated here in India. At this point in time, I'll just go with the flow. Take a day at a time. I was talking to my friend the other day about, how at the end of 2019 we were so full of plans and suddenly 2020 happened.
As promised here is the tutorial for the zip around wallet. This method is finished with binding. We are going to use bias binding here and you can check how to make bias binding in this Post.
1. Assembled the passport wallet as per the pattern instructions, minus the FLAP making part. Mark the centre top and bottom of the wallet with erasable pen. Then mark approx 3/8" to 1/2" on each side of the centre mark, like shown the in the picture below.
2. Prepare the zipper :
On the open end, fold the zipper tape diagonally like the above picture
Then fold it down and hold it with a clip or pin
sew along the edge like the above picture.
Sew across the close end of the zipper to prevent the zip puller from slipping off
3. Attaching the zipper.
We will attach the zipper from the interior part of the wallet. Open the zipper and start at the top, align one folded end of the zipper , right side up, on the right side mark.
Using wonder clips, clip the zipper tape all around and start sewing from the top with 1/8" seam allowance and stop when you reach the right side mark at the bottom.
Go slow around the corners. Sew one stitch at a time as you maneuver the wallet.
Now close the zipper and draw a line on the zipper tape from where the stitch end, like in the picture below.
Now open the zipper again and place the marked zipper tape in line with the left side mark at the bottom. Clip all around and start sewing from the marked line all the way to the top of the wallet with 1/8" seam allowance and stop on the left side mark.
When finished, it will look like the pictures below:
4. Attaching the binding.
Fold end of the bias binding diagonally and place it on one side of the wallet, covering the zipper tape. Sew with scant 1/4" seam allowance.
Be careful while maneuvering around the corners. Remember to always push the zipper teeth away. Setting the machine speed lower will help.
when you reach the bottom, just pull the zipper tail inward and continue sewing.
Before turning the bias binding, slightly cut /round the corners and make small clips on the zipper and binding fabric in the corners.
Now, put on your fave movie and start hand sew the binding :D
Last step, trim the zipper end by about 2" and encase the end of the zipper tape with a matching fabric.
et Voila!! Pat yourself on the back for completing your beautiful wallet with all around zipper!
I hope the tutorial is clear enough. I will try to make a video tutorial when I make my next passport wallet! It was kind of difficult to take photos and video at the same time ^_^
here is the wallet in action on my YouTube Channel
Do tag me in Instagram if you make one based on this tutorial.
Thank you for your patience reading this long post :)
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