When some of our AWESOME fellow bloggers imagine that they're stranded and can only bring ONE of their favorite crafting tools....
This week we welcome Amy from Ameroonie Designs. A totally talented blogger, who I have ACTUALLY met in person. She is completely lovely on all levels. I don't think she's gonna say that she's bringing the PILLOWS to our desert island. But she should. Because she is a pillow PRO! Off you go, Amy!
Hello there Less Cake {More Frosting} readers! I'm Amy from Ameroonie Designs!
Ellie G asked me to come over and...Oh No! It looks like our ship is going down...Quick, grab what you can and swim for that crafting desert island over there! What did you make sure to have?I, for one, have my sewing machine- so we're good. We should be fine now.
Why my sewing machine do you ask? {do you even need to ask?} Well, I'll tell you:
With a sewing machine we can now make cute clothes.
Fancy decorations for our tropical paradise.
And super useful things you never knew you couldn't live without!
You want to know how to make super useful things you didn't know you couldn't live without? Well, look no further, I have a super useful tutorial for you right now. Pull up a beach chair and let's make a fun children's wallet!
First we will need to cut our fabric, you don't need much for these cute little guys. One fat quarter will get you 2-3 wallets if you want it all the same fabric.
Cut two pieces 4 1/2 inches by 8 3/4 inches from your fabric. They can be the same, or different fabrics. Cut two pieces the same size from interfacing. {I used Pellon Craft-fuse}
Cut two pieces 4 1/2 inches by 3 inches from your fabric- these will make the bill pocket.
Cut one piece of interfacing 4 1/2" X 3".
Following the instructions on your interfacing, fuse the interfacing to the fabric.
You will also need a 1 1/2" piece of hook and loop tape- the sew in kind.
Now we're going to get all our pieces ready.
Now we're going to get all our pieces ready.
1. Sew the soft side of the hook and loop to one end of the fabric that will be the lining, 1/2" from the edge.
2. Sew the scratchy side of the hook and loop to one of the 3" pieces (the outside fabric) 1/2" from edge.
3. Embellish the front of your wallet if desired.
Take the two small pocket pieces and line them up, right sides facing. Sew along the top and bottom seam using a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press both seams. Edge Stitch along the edge closest to the hook and loop tape.
Line up the pocket on the outside body fabric 3/4 inches from edge. Sew along the opposite edge. {please note position and orientation in the photo}
Now place the lining fabric on top of the outside fabric, right sides together. The pieces of hook and loop tape should be on opposite ends of the wallet. Stitch around all sides using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving an opening for turning on one of the short ends. Clip corners, turn right side out and press. Make sure to press under the edges of the opening so they will be even when sewn shut. Edge stitch the short end that will be at the top of the pocket.
Fold up the pocket so it is now the bottom edge of the wallet, press.
Stitch around the three unfolded sides of the wallet, this will secure the pocket and edge stitch all remaining seams. Fold over the top of the wallet so the hook and loop lines up and press the fold.
You now have a super useful wallet that will keep your change secure while still holding your bills. Perfect for kiddos with lots of cash, or for holding your collection of seashells, if-of course- you're stranded on a desert crafting island!
Take the two small pocket pieces and line them up, right sides facing. Sew along the top and bottom seam using a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press both seams. Edge Stitch along the edge closest to the hook and loop tape.
Line up the pocket on the outside body fabric 3/4 inches from edge. Sew along the opposite edge. {please note position and orientation in the photo}
Now place the lining fabric on top of the outside fabric, right sides together. The pieces of hook and loop tape should be on opposite ends of the wallet. Stitch around all sides using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving an opening for turning on one of the short ends. Clip corners, turn right side out and press. Make sure to press under the edges of the opening so they will be even when sewn shut. Edge stitch the short end that will be at the top of the pocket.
Fold up the pocket so it is now the bottom edge of the wallet, press.
Stitch around the three unfolded sides of the wallet, this will secure the pocket and edge stitch all remaining seams. Fold over the top of the wallet so the hook and loop lines up and press the fold.
You now have a super useful wallet that will keep your change secure while still holding your bills. Perfect for kiddos with lots of cash, or for holding your collection of seashells, if-of course- you're stranded on a desert crafting island!
Thanks for having me Ellie G! You're the best, and I'd be stranded with you any day.
XOXO,
Post Ellie G Analysis:
- I would like to publicly admit to just recently embracing a wallet. And also to carrying a "planner" WAAAAAY past the time when it was cool to do so.
- I will also be keeping this little post from my 8 year old son who would LOVE to make his own wallet. And add it to the collection of 10,000 wallets that he already has!
- I love ruffles. The End.
Don't forget to go and visit Amy at her blog Ameroonie Designs. And also to check out her new creative group "POINT OF VIEW". I think it is a really great group and a great place to get new inspiration for projects. This month they're making skirts. Go over and participate!!
Would you be interested in sharing your favorite creative necessities with the Less Cake {more frosting} readers? I am planning on running this fun series for a few months, and would love to have people to share! EMAIL-ME (be sure to include your blog url) if you're interested!
very cute! I dont think I could go without my sewing machine either, especially if I was stranded.
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Oh my cute to the little wallet!!! Makes me reeeeeeally want to start that online sewing class I just purchased!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute wallet! These would make great gifts for my niece and nephews. I love that money print fabric!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! My boys would love them. I think I'm going to have to try this. Amy, you might have to come over to help me.
ReplyDeleteOh yeh... totally the sewing machine... lurve my machine and those wallets.. heaven!.. with so many wonderful theme prints these days you can make one for anyone!
ReplyDeleteI would be thriled to share my knoweldge of creative excess.. shall drop you a note!
Maddie
www.domesticanarchy.blogspot.com
I followed your tutorial and made my first fabric wallet (I made a paper one as a kid). While mine is not nearly as cute as yours, it was my first attempt and I'm excited to start carrying it around. Maybe I'll use it for business cards. Thank you SO much!
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