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Easy Bifold Wallet Pattern and Tutorial


A few years ago I took a trip to Florida with some of my students.  I needed a small wallet that could fit in my pocket so I didn't have to carry a bag into all the theme parks.  

I actually sat down and busted out this easy bifold wallet sewing pattern.

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    I really didn't want to carry a purse around the entire park.  I just wanted something I could slide into my pocket.

    After my trip, I found that this simple wallet pattern was the perfect size for carrying throughout the summer and whenever I didn't want to carry a purse.



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    Let me share the tutorial for how I put this little project together.




    VIDEO: How to Sew a Bifold Wallet

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    Learn to sew a bifold wallet with this free wallet sewing pattern and photo tutorial

    Easy Bifold Wallet Pattern and Tutorial

    Materials Needed




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    Step 1

    Cut 2 - 8" x 4.25" pieces of cotton for the main wallet. Press interfacing to the pieces.

    Cut 2 - 8" x 4.25" pieces of cotton for the inside cash pocket.

    Cut 5-6 - 3" x 4" pieces of cotton for the small pocket pieces and press interfacing to the back of each piece.




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    Step 2

    Turn the tops of small pocket pieces 1/4" and another 1/4" and press. Stitch a straight stitch across each pocket hem.





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    Step 3

    Take the main inside piece and press it in half. Line each of the pocket pieces up on the main piece.

    Stitch the bottom of each pocket to the wallet piece.








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    Step 4

    With right sides together, place one main wallet piece and one inside pocket piece together. Stitch a straight line on down the long side of the wallet. Press open.

    Repeat this step with the main piece and pocket piece.








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    Step 5

    With right sides together, place the sewn wallet pieces together, making sure to match the inside pockets together and the main wallet pieces together.

    Mark a 2" opening in the middle of the pocket piece. Stitch the two layers together using a 1/4" seam allowance.







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    Step 6

    Turn wallet right side out through the opening. Press well.






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    Step 7

    Stitch the opening closed on the inside pocket.





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    Step 8

    Tuck the inside pocket into the wallet and press again. Topstitch around the wallet pocket.





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    Fill that wallet up!  This is a great pocket size bifold wallet pattern.  You can carry all the essentials without any issues.




    Easy Bifold Wallet Pattern and Tutorial




    I carried this around instead of my purse this summer when I took some students on a trip to Walt Disney World.  It worked great!!!




    3 comments

    1. Great idea! I could use a wallet. I'm going to try to use one of the card holder with Velcro closure for coins -?

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      1. Great idea! Would love to see your finished project

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    2. Thank you for these wonderful ideas! I can't wait to make the wallet for myself and the reusable bags for my Granddaughter. You always have the best ideas.
      Thank you again. ❤

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