Season No 1. Free Sewing Pattern - Travel Wallet

Lovely wallet for boarding passes and notes. It has been measured especially to fit a boarding pass but can also be re sized as credit card holder or CD wallet. Easy to make and a great gift for anyone travelling.


Fabric used in this pattern:
We used Momo Freebird for the outside and inside fabric (mid weight cotton).

Free pdf pattern available to download by clicking here or under the Free Travel Wallet link to the right. The pattern pieces are actual size so you need to print them normal size on your printer. They fit on four A4 sheets so you only need to tape them together and cut out.

You will also need:
Sew in interfacing 25cmx40cm
Iron on interfacing 25cmx40cm
Bag clasp clip 14mm

Instructions:
1.Cut pattern pieces making sure you use the right side of the template against the right side of your fabric and interfacing (as shown in photo below).


2.Attach iron on interfacing to fabric you are using on the inside of your wallet.
Tip: Place fabric onto large interfacing piece and iron on before using your template to cut around.

3.Pin sew-in interfacing to outside fabric and attach by sewing as close to the edge as possible.

4.If you want to embellish the front of your wallet do so now.

5.Add bag clasps – you don't need any special tools. Just create two small holes with your seam ripper. Push one part of the clasp through, add the washer and fold the metal bars over. It is important to add the washer as otherwise your fabric will rip over time.

6.With right sides of your two pieces together pin together.

7.If adding a ribbon loop - add the ribbon now.

8.Sew with the sew-in interfacing side up so you can avoid stitches. Sew as close to the side as possible making sure you leave the turning point marked open. Back stitch at the start and end.

9.Turn your wallet the right way out by pushing the fabric through the turning point. Then press flat.

10.Stitch the edge below the female clasp which closes the open turning point.
Tip: Stitch neatly on front patterned side as this is the side you will see.


11.Press the folds (shown as dotted lines on your template).
Tip: Match up your clips and press those folds – it covers up earlier mistakes if your clips are a little bit out.

12.Fold the bottom section up as shown in photo below. Sew around 3 sides of the wallet whilst the top section is open (don't sew along the bottom section).

13.Press again for a crisp finish.

14.Finished – Give as a gift, sell at a craft fair or go travel!