40+ Fabric Wallet & Checkbook Covers: {Free Patterns}

Posted By Tipnut On December 7, 2010 @ 3:01 am In Sewing | 1 Comment

Fabric wallets, checkbooks and wristlets make lovely handmade gifts and they’re pretty easy to make too! I’ll be adding more free projects here as I find them, this is one list you’ll want to bookmark and keep as a handy reference!

needlebook.blogspot.ca

Wool & Lace ^[1]: A general tutorial (for more experienced sewers), features a zipped pocket section, slots for credit cards and a snap tab closure.

Mini ^[2]: The front is designed to hold coins, the middle area is for bills, and the back holds credit cards/drivers license.

7layerstudio.typepad.com

splityarn.com

Zippered Wristlet ^[3]: Quick and simple lined wristlet that gets the job done.

Mini ^[4]: Button & elastic closure, finished size when folded: 11×7 cm; finished size when opened: 11×14 cm; 6 card slots.

verypurpleperson.com

sew4home.com

Wristlet ^[5]: A tiny, tidy tote that hangs from your wrist. It’s just 5″ x 7″, but holds all the necessities with room to spare. Zip up your spending cash, a couple o’ credit cards, maybe a bit of makeup and a comb.

Easy Peezy ^[6]: Fold over top, cash and credit card slots.

therubberpunkin.blogspot.ca

babyangelsparadise.blogspot.ca

Babyangel’s ^[7]: This one is loaded! Zippered pouch, spaces for credit cards, foldover flap. See feature pics here: Craftster forum thread ^[8].

Simple ^[9]: Fold over flap, velcro closure.

trilliumdesign.blogspot.ca

elily00.wordpress.com

Organizer ^[10]: Snap tab closure; 6 credit card slots; 2 full width inner slip slots; optional: outer zipped pocket.

Easy Peasy With Snap ^[11]: Foldover top flap with snap closure, cute!

craftster.org

lilblueboo.com

Scrap Ribbon ^[12]: Has a clear vinyl ID/photo slot and room for cash and credit cards.

Quilted ^[13]: Features eight credit card slots, room for bills/receipts, and a double-snap closure.

darnkat.wordpress.com

thimbleanna.com

Keychain ^[14]: Keep ID, coins, folded bills, and other bits in this sweetie.

With Coin Compartment ^[15]: This has a little compartment with a zipper, a single slot and nice secure velcro fastening.

sewchristine.blogspot.ca

verypurpleperson.com

With Card Slots ^[16]: 2 full width pockets; 1 zippered pocket; 6 card slots.

Summer ^[17]: Ideal for using up assorted scraps…flips open to 6 slots, tab button closure.

lolanovablog.blogspot.ca

atsecondstreet.blogspot.ca

Tag ^[18]: Made with a mix of handmade paper, tags and ribbon.

Shirt Cuff ^[19]: Neat way to upcycle a button down shirt, turn wide cuffs into a fold up wallet.

replayground.blogspot.ca

noodle-head.com

Zippy ^[20]: Zippered with an exterior pocket (tab snap).

How To Make A Patchwork Button Pouch ^[21]: Small pouch with button & buttonhole closure.

mairuru.blogspot.ca

aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com

Scrappy ^[22]: Ideal to hold your store membership cards. Button loop closure.

Small Folded ^[23]: Cute little project to hold all your loyalty reward cards.

thesproutzstore.blogspot.ca

polkadotchair.com

Laminated ^[24]: With Heat N Bond Iron on Vinyl.

Felt ^[25]: Promises to be quick and easy to make using scraps of felt.

redvelvetgirls.typepad.com

bhg.com

Easy-To-Make ^[26]: Room for credit cards, an inner zipped pocket and space for bills. Snap closure.

Patchwork Bi-fold ^[27]: Cute! Features lots of inner credit card slots, a magnetic snap closure and zipped space for change.

mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com

armcandyforyou.blogspot.ca

For Credit Cards ^[28]: Sweet little trifold credit card holder that snaps closed and will clip to your jeans, a purse strap or even your key ring.

Made-To-Order Organizer ^[29]: Loaded with features, size is 9″ x 12″ (6″ x 9″ folded).

sewnews.com

mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com

Snapped With Hidden ID ^[30]: Includes a template to download. Features a clear vinyl window for ID, snap closure and a small lobster swivel, push release hook.

Felt ^[31]: A sweet little project that can also be used as a cell phone case, etc.

sewtogether.com.au

oneshetwoshe.com

Money Cuff ^[32]: Nice for kiddos to keep lunch money handy, features a zipped pouch to hold coins and dollar bills, velcro on the ends.

Bi-fold ^[33]: Convenient for carrying both bills and credit cards/store cards, features a foldover tab closure (snap or velcro). Lots of pictures to help you along.

modestmaven.blogspot.ca

warehousefabricsinc.com

Loyalty/Credit Card Holder ^[34]: This slim card holder is whipped together using an easy pleating method.

Summertime ^[35]: Great for using up scraps and large enough to hold essentials.

midwesterngirldiy.com

spotlight.com.au

Travel ^[36]: Loaded with pockets and features, this is ideal for traveling (even has a spot for a passport).

With Pom Pom Trim ^[37]: Folds up and closes with a button/loop, has outer zipped coin pocket.

dixiediy.blogspot.ca

Here are a couple ideas to stash packets of tea:

• Tri-fold ^[38]
• Will Hold 6 Bags ^[39]

Most of these are pretty similar in their basic structure but offer different ideas for design features. I made sure to include some super-simple ideas that are suitable for beginner sewers. Have fun!

rileyblakedesigns.com

Scrappy ^[40]: Nicely done and a great way to use up bits of material.

Insert ^[41]: This is made to fit inside a clear plastic cover.

mytwobabesdesigns.blogspot.ca

aestheticnest.com

Simple Oilcloth ^[42]: Looking for something easy? This is the project for you!

With Pen Pocket ^[43]: Made with scraps of material and fusible fleece.

flowergirldesignscollection.com

alisa-thesweetlife.blogspot.ca

Ruffled ^[44]: Features a sweet ruffle embellishment across the top.

Patchwork ^[45]: This page has three different projects you can make.

crazymomquilts.blogspot.ca

attemptingcreative.blogspot.ca

Simple ^[46]: Nicely done with lots of pictures showing how to finish the edges and inside pockets.

Button Loop ^[47]: Nice with a button and elastic loop closure.

smallfryandco.blogspot.ca

amatricis.wordpress.com

Prettier ^[48]: This is a little different than the usual with strips on one side to hold a check register.

Easy ^[49]: Made with 4 fat quarters, fusible interfacing, hair elastic and button.

bhg.com

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URLs in this post:

[1] Wool & Lace: http://needlebook.blogspot.com/2010/02/wool-lace-wallet-tutorial.html

[2] Mini: http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2010/07/mini-wallet-tutorial.html

[3] Zippered Wristlet: http://splityarn.com/2007/06/01/sew-a-zippered-wristlet-tutorial/

[4] Mini: http://verypurpleperson.com/2009/10/mini-wallet-tutorial/

[5] Wristlet: https://sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/wristlet

[6] Easy Peezy: http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2010/01/easy-peezy-lemon-squeezy-wallet.html

[7] Babyangel’s: http://babyangelsparadise.blogspot.com/2007/12/so-i-needed-wallet.html

[8] Craftster forum thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=212483.0

[9] Simple: http://trilliumdesign.blogspot.com/2008/04/simple-card-wallet-tutorial.html

[10] Organizer: http://elily00.wordpress.com/tutorials/wallet/

[11] Easy Peasy With Snap: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=187229.0

[12] Scrap Ribbon: http://www.lilblueboo.com/2009/11/scrap-ribbon-walletclutch-tutorial.html

[13] Quilted: http://darnkat.wordpress.com/quilted-fabric-wallet-tutorial/

[14] Keychain: http://thimbleanna.com/?p=566

[15] With Coin Compartment: http://sewchristine.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-tutorial.html

[16] With Card Slots: http://verypurpleperson.com/2009/10/wallet-tutorial/

[17] Summer: http://lolanovablog.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-wallet-tutorial.html

[18] Tag: http://atsecondstreet.blogspot.com/2010/02/tag-wallet-tutorial.html

[19] Shirt Cuff: http://replayground.blogspot.com/2010/02/shirt-cuff-wallet.html

[20] Zippy: http://www.noodle-head.com/2009/10/zippy-wallet-tutorial.html

[21] How To Make A Patchwork Button Pouch: http://mairuru.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-patchwork-button-pouch.html

[22] Scrappy: https://sites.google.com/site/aspoonfullofsugargirls/aspoonfulofsugar

[23] Small Folded: http://thesproutzstore.blogspot.com/2009/04/charming-idea-30-small-folded-wallet.html

[24] Laminated: http://www.polkadotchair.com/2010/02/tutorial-tuesday-laminated-kids-wallet.html/

[25] Felt: http://redvelvetgirls.typepad.com/myweblog/2009/09/felt-wallet-in-10-minutes-or-less.html

[26] Easy-To-Make: http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/easy-to-make-wallet/

[27] Patchwork Bi-fold: http://mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com/2010/11/patchwork-y-bifold-wallet.html

[28] For Credit Cards: http://armcandyforyou.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-credit-card-holder.html

[29] Made-To-Order Organizer: http://www.sewnews.com/articles/Made_to_Order_Organizer

[30] Snapped With Hidden ID: http://mel-allwrappedup.blogspot.com/2011/10/sandi-id-wallet-tutorial-snap-pouch.html

[31] Felt: http://www.sewtogether.com.au/1/post/2011/07/a-confession-a-tutorial-and-why-i-love-my-big-sister.html

[32] Money Cuff: http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/2010/09/lunch-money-cuff-tutorial-she-christie.html

[33] Bi-fold: http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2012/02/bi-fold-wallet-tutorial.html

[34] Loyalty/Credit Card Holder: http://www.warehousefabricsinc.com/blog/loyaltycredit-card-holder-pleated-method/

[35] Summertime: http://www.midwesterngirldiy.com/2012/04/summertime-walleta-tutorial.html

[36] Travel: http://www.spotlight.com.au/inspiration/projects/Travel-wallet/

[37] With Pom Pom Trim: http://dixiediy.blogspot.ca/2011/02/downloadable-wallet-pattern.html

[38] Tri-fold: http://krustallos1.blogspot.com/2008/08/tri-fold-tea-wallet-tutorial.html

[39] Will Hold 6 Bags: http://sewitgirl.com/2011/11/09/tea-wallet-tutorial-6-bags/

[40] Scrappy: http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2010/02/03/check-book-cover/

[41] Insert: http://mytwobabesdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/mytwobabes-tutorial-fabric-checkbook.html

[42] Simple Oilcloth: http://www.aestheticnest.com/2009/10/sewing-oilcloth-baby-bib-and-checkbook.html

[43] With Pen Pocket: http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2009/08/checkbook-cover-with-pen-pocket-free-pdf-pattern.html

[44] Ruffled: http://alisa-thesweetlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/ruffled-checkbook-cover-tutorial.html

[45] Patchwork: http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/09/gifts-to-create-for-christmas-08.html

[46] Simple: http://attemptingcreative.blogspot.com/2010/07/checkbook-cover-tutorial.html

[47] Button Loop: http://smallfryandco.blogspot.com/2011/01/make-your-own-checkbook-cover.html

[48] Prettier: http://amatricis.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/prettier-checkbook-tutorial/

[49] Easy: http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/easy-to-make-wallet/?page=2

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