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-

A Short Break and Travel Wallet

Hello,

Last weekends we went to Shillong for a short break. We stayed in a new B&B resort called Windermere Resorts. Currently they only have 7 rooms available but the rooms are lovely. It has a feeling of country home. The resorts is on the hill top, surrounded by pine trees. It was nice relaxing trip for all of us!

Windermere Resorts

The boys just wanted to stay in and watching soccer match on TV. Luckily I brought a couple of wallets that needs to be handsewn. 

This purple travel wallet was for Nia. She wanted purple polka dots and chose this fabric from the photos in my Instagram page. The fabric is a lightweight Indian cotton fabric. 

I combined the polkadots with a matching solid purple to tone down a bit so that it won't look too busy. 

Wonder clips always be a great help when finishing the binding. 

And here is the view when it's filled up. It can hold up to 6 cards, 2-3 passports and boarding passes, pen holder, slip pockets and zipper pocket.

 All in one wallet! If you want to make the wallet, you can get the pattern HERE. 

As I work with different thickness of fabric, I often experimenting with the interfacing. For this purple wallet, since the fabric is thinner, I used heavy weight interfacing on both main body and added a layer of thin batting. If you're in India, you can read about interfacing in this post. I hope she will like it! 

Thank you for stopping by,

have a nice day!

~ Elvira~

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Passport Card Sleeve Pattern - Tester Photos Part Deux

Hello,

Have you checked the first part of the tester photos? Now the show will continue with the next batch of the tester pictures! I must say, each one of them is really inspire me. To be honest, I tend to choose my color combo carefully, but with this scrap friendly passport cover pattern, you can just be free! Use any fabric in your scrap bin, as long as it matches the size and make a fun, one of a kind passport sleeve.

Now let's check out the testers photos. Click the link under each photo to see more of their amazing works!

Tammy Carter - Sugar n Spice Sewing

Kausalya Pandit - The Turquoise Paisley

Rassika - Made by Malko

Harsimran Kaur - Oye Hoye Bags - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

Rebecca Ann - The Fiesty Thimble

Sobana Sundar - The Quilt Bug

Amita - Sewonder Crafts - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

What do you think? If you wonder is this pattern for beginner? Yes it is! If you want to learn the basic of wallet making, this might be the pattern you want to try. The pattern is written in simple English with photos and diagrams to make it easier for non English speakers to understand. I know how frustrated it is to learn sewing from foreign language book! 

Now, go ahead and purchase the pattern while it's still on SALE in  ETSY as well as in the WEBSHOP and sew your weekends away ^_^. 

Stay tuned for the last part of the Testers Photos! Subscribe to my blog or join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let's have fun together!

Have a nice day!

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SUNDAY STASH 11 - PATTERNS SALE

Hello and welcome to Sunday Stash!

This will be a quick post. It's a long weekends here in India so decided to have a pattern sale in my Website and Etsy too. Long weekends is a perfect day to take out your sewing machine and sew your fave projects.

All patterns are on 10% OFF. You can purchase directly from this page, just look at the right panel of the blog and add to cart. You don't even have to leave the blog!!  Don't forget to use code SEWLW10 while checking out. If you're purchasing from ETSY, there is no need for the coupon. 

What's on SALE?

Family Passport Holder with Lots of compartment to keep your family travel documents organized. 

Purchase in ETSY

A favorite among the handmade seller - versatile wallet that can be used as a phone wallet or a bank wallet. 

Purchase on ETSY

Another favorite. This pattern comes in 2 sizes which is a perfect size to take for a walk or a quick errand or while traveling. Everyone needs one of a kind crossbody bag. It's always a best seller in craft shows. 

Purchase on Etsy

Mother's day is just around the corner. Grab this trifold pattern and make one for your mom or mom-in-law. My mom loved hers, since she can keep her phone in it too. No more lugging handbag for a quick errand. The pattern has many compartments for bills and zipper pockets. You know, we - women - loves to keep everything in our wallets :D 

Purchase on Etsy

Need a quick gift or to use your scraps? This will be a perfect project for you. A mini zipper pouch with a tissue holder. 

Purchase on Etsy

Don't forget to check the Pattern Updates and additional FREE TUTORIALS - link is on the right panel of this blog. 

Have a great long weekends!!

Improvisation Part Deux - Family Passport Holder for 4

Hello again,

Weather is still pleasant in the Northeast of India. We got plenty of rain (and storm) this year and I hope the summer will not be too hot. 

Since I posted my family passport holder with 4 slots in Facebook , many has message me. Many people need a smaller version of the wallet. 

If you already bought the pattern (if you have not, links available at the end of this post), here's simple things you can do.

To make 4 slots passport holder :

1. Cut only the top and bottom card slots (Exterior Fabric, Lining and Interfacing).  And proceed as per pattern instructions.

2. Adjust the main body piece (Exterior, Lining, batting) by reducing the HEIGHT by 1 inch. The width should remain the same. 

3. (Optional) Reduce the WIDTH of the flap exterior and the interfacing piece by 1 Inch. The length of the flap piece should remain the same. Or else you don't have to change the flap pattern if you want a wider flap, just like  these fun and beautiful wallets by Kausalya of The Turquoise Paisley

 Now,  don't you love her wallets? They are super cute and fun. Check The Turquoise Paisley Facebook page to see more of fun handmade passport wallets and other fun stuff she made from Indian Fabrics. 

Who wants a boring black faux leather Travel Wallet if you can get a fun,  cute and one of a kind Handmade Wallet? 

The Family Passport Holder pdf pattern is available  here:

CRAFTSY

ETSY

CHEZVIES 

(Printed Pattern & Kits available in ChezVies - Price in INR)

if you already got one and have any questions, you can always email me. 

Until then,

Happy Sewing