Mini Keychain Wallets and more

Mini Keychain Wallets

Hello, 

Last month I made these small keychain wallets! They are so much fun to make and are my preferred mood booster project. The fabrics are all from my stash! These wallets are handy to keep small things like cards, cash, coins, lipstick, gum, etc. 

I love to keep small wallets like these handy for gifting.  Sometimes my SIL or my MIL needs small gifts for their friends too. 

 

Umbrella Print Wallet

Small Yellow Flower Wallet

I used the Twinnie Pouch pattern to make these wallets and also made a workflow video for it.  This is a very easy and quick project to sew. You can check the full video tutorial HERE but if you need a written tutorial, it's available on my website. 

Speaking about patterns, I recently increased the price for the patterns on my ETSY SHOP only. I was actually reluctant to do it, but then the cost of running a small business on Etsy is also increasing. There were some changes for Etsy sellers in India, and now it is mandatory to use Etsy Payment.  That means, all the money goes to Etsy first and Etsy will send us the balance after deducting all the fees. It was a bit confusing in the first few days and one thing I miss is my daily Paypal deposit! 

Red Riding Hood Keychain Wallet

Pink Patchwork Wallet

Beige floral Wallet

Besides that, I was also busy revamping my website. The new Ecwid instant site is perfect. Nowadays, I feel a bit apprehensive to learn new things. But I never thought that converting to the new site was so easy!  I love a website that is simple to operate, be it on a desktop or on a mobile app. 

Now, for the last couple of months, I have also been using Shopify, especially for my patterns.  The main reason is to connect the shop to my YouTube channel. Setting up Shopify is a bit of a challenge for me.  I rant ehm talk about it HERE.  But that's of course from my point of view. 

Well, having your own website is not as glamorous as it looks, especially if you are running your small business solo! For now, I like it the way it is. I tried to make more ready-to-ship wallets and pouches in between orders.

The Keychain Wallets are also available in my ETSY SHOP. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Happy Sewing

Elvira

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Tutorial : How to Make Easy Fabric Key Fob

I got a bunch of key fobs that I ordered from Aliexpress before the Pandemic. I'm lucky that I got all my hardware before the lockdown started in March. 

Personally, I love using a swivel hook for a wristlet, like the one I shared HERE but this key fob looks fancier, isn't it? 

This is a beginner-friendly project for you who just started a sewing journey. It's super easy! If you're in India, you might want to refer to THIS POST about bag interfacing in India. 

Materials needed: 

1. Main Fabric of your choice (preferably cotton) - 3.75" W x 11" H" 

2. All Purpose Interfacing - 3.75" W x 11" H

3. 1" wide key fob

4. Plier (I have one with attached cushioning, if you don't have one just use a flat plier and cover the key fob with batting or fabric scraps so it won't scratch the hardware).

Let's start!

1. Fuse the interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric, and fold the long edges towards the center. Then fold it again to make a scant 1" wide strip. Use wonder clips to hold it in place. 

2. Topstitch using scant 1/8" seam allowance on both long edges, then sew a few lines 1/8" apart. The dense stitching will make the wristlet sturdier. 

3. Notch the raw edges using pinking scissors or simply using normal scissors. This will stop the fabric from fraying. (you can also apply clear nail polish on the raw edges).

4. Bring the short ends together and sew in place. 

5. Fit the key fob and mark where the prongs are. Make a hole in the marks you just made. This way you won't break the prongs. Trust me, I broke a couple of them :D. 

 

6. Carefully replace the kef fob and use the plier press it nicely and make sure it won't come off when you pull it. 

et voila! Your key fobs are ready. This will make a great gift for your family and friends!

If you like to use a swivel hook, you can follow my previous tutorial. In this key fob tutorial, I am using all-purpose interfacing which gives the wristlet enough structure. 

But if you're using a swivel hook, you can use medium weight interfacing or a combination of all-purpose interfacing and batting. If it's too thick for your sewing machine, you can always use rivets.  Don't be afraid to experiment to see which one you like better. 

If you find this tutorial useful, please share it because sharing is caring :). 

Thank you for reading my blog.

Stay safe & happy sewing!

Elvira

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