Travel Wallet Journal Covers

Snoopy Passport Cover

I like to improvise with my own patterns and recently I made these 3 kinds of travel wallets from This Pattern. 

The Snoopy wallet was a custom order and she wanted an additional zipper pocket and this is my current fave zipper wallet to make. (I'm working on the tutorial! so make sure to subscribe to my blog so you won't miss it! )

Besides that, I added 1/4 inch on the length and width from the original pattern, so that it fits nicely for the B6 Size Notebook. I realized that when I travel, I always carry a small notebook to doodle or just to write down ideas or my thoughts. As much as I like the notebook app on my phone, I still prefer a real book to write on. And this is just perfect. Oh, I can't wait to travel again!! 

For the Paris journal cover below, I used elastic for closure. As it is more convenient, I suppose. The wallet can pack quite a lot too. I can fit 2 passports in one sleeve and the other sleeve for the notebook. 

Paris Travel Journal Cover

And another one with flap closure. If you'd like to make one with outer flap closure, cut the flap fabric 2" W x 8" Long and all purpose interfacing 2" W x 7.5" Long. Once you iron the interfacing on the fabric, fold the long edges towards the center, and then fold the flap crosswise so that the short ends meet. Topstitch along the three edges, leaving the raw edge unsewn.  

Linen Travel Journal Passport Cover

 

the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page 

 

Map Print Travel Wallet

See, you can do so many varieties with just one pattern. I had my shared of failed experiments but that's how I learn. 

Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risk, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun - Charles Mingus

Thank you for reading my blog, stay safe & stay creative!

 -Elvira-

Mini Travel Wallet with Zipper Closure

When you get new zipper foot, you have to make another zip around wallet. This time I made mini travel wallet!

Well, I don't like changing foot while I am sewing, but sometimes it's worth the effort. Trust me. It's easier to sew zip around wallet with zipper foot. 

And unlike domestic foot, industrial machine foot is slimmer which make sewing zipper is smaller space is much easier. 

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It turned out neater even though I still don't like the foot changing part. LOL. 

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 I really love this! The wallet turned out super cute. What do you think?

The wallet is available in  HERE (psst it's free shipping!) and if you want to try making the wallet yourself, you can get the pattern in my ETSY shop or my WEBSHOP. The original pattern is without the zipper though. but you can follow the tutorial HERE. 

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Sewing

~Elvira~

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Passport Wallet Pattern Improvisation

Hello again,

I made this Mini Passport Wallet few weeks ago. This is an improvisation from the original pattern. This time I used faux leather and I really love how this turned out.

Ok, let's start!

First you have to download the Passport Cover Pattern from ETSY or HERE

You also need BIAS BINDING strip(around 10 inch long or so). 

Take the card slot base and cut the fabrics and interfacing by 1/2" and draw a curve on the TOP RIGHT corner only. Now, place the card slot as per pattern instructions on the card slot base. From the reverse side, attach the bias binding. Go easy on the curve and do not pull the binding. 

Snip along the curve, be careful not to cut the stitches :D

Fold the binding over the raw edge of the card base and pin in place

Carefully stitch the binding edge. Now your card slot is ready to be assembled. 

Finish the wallet as per the pattern:) It's super duper easy, right?

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 I use all purpose interfacing for the faux leather to stabilize the stretchy leather.

I've been experimenting with faux leather in the past few weeks. I bought high grade FL from local shop and oh I love the colors they have!! I will show you soon. 

Do tag me using #chezviespatterns when you're posting on social media, or tag my INSTAGRAM account. I'd really love to see your creations! 

Happy Sewing!!

- Elvira - 

NEW PATTERN - Passport Cover Pattern & Tester Photos Part 1

Hello,

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I just released a new pattern! When I first posted the passport cover I made in Instagram, many of my fellow crafters asked if the pattern will be available. Well, I said, why not? It's a super quick pattern to sew and I'm sure it will be popular in your handmade markets or pop up stores. The pattern itself is highly adaptable. One of my tester, Maria, said it is perfect for an everyday wallet. 

The pattern is now on 20% off both in my ETSY SHOP and WEBSHOP.

I'd like to thank my amazing testers for their effort to help me perfect this pattern. There was a lot of discussion in the group and I learned that certain countries' passports are bigger. The pattern comes with full-size templates and measurements are given in Metric as well as US System. 

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Without further ado, let's check out a few photos from the testers! Make sure you click the link to check more of their works.

Ulrike's The Busy Sewing Room - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, ETSY

Shweta's ArnelsMommy : INSTAGRAM

Mia Creates on INSTAGRAM

Allison's Florida Girl At Home  - INSTAGRAM

Shanti's Hastakrita on FACEBOOK

AnDrea's Charlene Bag - WEBSITE, FACEBOOK

Raji's Home Maker's Hustle - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

Aren't they beautiful? Some of the testers said it was the first time for them to try sewing the binding by hand and they loved it!! I included step by step photos how to create a neat mitered binding in the pattern and planning to add a video soon. As soon as I learn how to take a decent video, without embarrassing myself or my sons LOL. 

I will show you more photos tomorrow! Follow my blog by email so you won't miss the post or join the Facebook Group and mingle with the like-minded crafters. 

Until then,

Happy Sewing

- Elvira-