How to Make a Stylish Long Wallet with Zipper and Wrist Strap

How to Make a Stylish Long Wallet with Zipper and Wrist Strap


Tired of boring, mass-produced wallets? Why not try your hand at making your own with this step-by-step tutorial!


In this post, I'll show you how to make a stylish long wallet with a zipper and wrist strap that's both practical and fashionable.
With just a few basic materials and some patience, you'll be able to create a wallet that's uniquely you.


Plus, it's a great way to exercise your creativity and get in touch with your crafty side.
So what are you waiting for? Watch the video and start making your own custom wallet today!

The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately 

11㎝(4⅜″) W × 21㎝(8¼″) H × 1.5㎝(5/8″) D.


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Main Fabric

②  13.75㎝ × 23㎝ (5½″ × 9″) Outer layer

②  13.75㎝ × 23㎝ (5½″ × 9″) Lining

②  11.75㎝ × 21㎝ (4⅝ × 8¼″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

Zipper Pocket

②  18㎝ × 9㎝ (7⅛″ × 3⅝″) Outer layer

②  18㎝ × 9㎝ (7⅛″ × 3⅝″) Lining

②  18㎝ × 8㎝ (7⅛″ × 3¼″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

Card Slot

①  21㎝ × 76.5㎝ (8¼″ × 30¼″) Lining

①  21㎝ × 22.5㎝ (8¼″ × 9″) Lining

⑥  19㎝ × 1.5㎝ (7½″ × 5/8″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

①  19㎝ × 11.5㎝ (7½″ × 4½″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

①  19㎝ × 20.5㎝ (7½″ × 8⅛″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

Side Panel

②  20㎝ × 20㎝ (8″ × 8″) Lining

②  18㎝ × 9㎝ (7⅛″ × 3⅝″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing

Wrist strap fabric

①   6㎝ × 35㎝ (2⅜″ × 13¾″) Outer layer

Dring fabric

①   3㎝ × 5㎝ (1¼″ × 2″) Outer layer 

Zipper end fabric

②   3㎝ × 5㎝ (1¼″ × 2″) Outer layer

Zipper 30㎝ (11⅞″), 15㎝ (6″)

4㎝ (1⅝″) wide bias tape 18㎝ (7⅛″)

1.5㎝ (5/8″) D-ring, Swivel Snap



With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1cm seam allowance.


Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.


Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.


Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 2mm away from the zipper.


Fold the zipper pocket wrong sides together in half,  and sew 3 sides leaving the top.


Apply a bias tape on the bottom of zipped pocket.


Place the zipper pocket on the center of the side and sew.


The main fabric is cut round on one side. 
Please refer to the video for detailed dimensions.


Place the right sides together of the lining of the main fabric and sew with an allowance of about 1cm.


The card slot is folded by referring to the video.


Place the right sides together of the card slot fabrics and sew with an allowance of about 1cm, leaving an opening.


Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
Press, stitch the top and bottom edges.



Place the card slot on the right side of the lining and sew the both sides.


Fold the four sides of the lining inward by 1 cm and iron.



Place the zipper pocket on the right side of the lining and sew sides.


With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along the edge. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1cm seam allowance.


Attach the outer to the other side of the zip the same way.


Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 2mm away from the zipper.


Place the right sides together of the outer and sew the center.


Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining.
Secure the lining by blind stitch.


Attach the strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!

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