With the success of our long Ori Wallet workshop, we decided to put together another wallet project but a smaller, more compact one--Ori Wallet Mini 折り財布ミニ. This size is great for days when you want to use a small bag and can only carry in it a small wallet. Even though it is small, it still has the important compartments such as an exterior clear card slot at the back of the wallet, a lining zipper coin compartment, 5 lining card slots and 2 expandable compartments for cash or more cards. The construction of this small wallet is more simplified compared to the long version, thus we have made it available both as an intermediate workshop and video sewing tutorial. We hope you will find as much satisfaction as we did in crafting your own wallets.
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: 2MB
- A 15-page PDF document of paper patterns and instructions
- Includes private link to the online, streaming tutorial video (46 Minutes)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 11.5cmW x 9cmH
- Compartments:
- Exterior Clear Card Holder x 1 - Approx 10cmW x 6cmH (For quick-scan EzyLink card/Door Access card)
- Lining Zipper Compartment x 1 - Approx 10cmW x 7cmH (For coins)
- Lining Accordion Compartments x 2 - Approx 10cmW x 7.5cmH each (For cash/cards)
- Lining Card Holders x 5 - Approx 10cmW x 5.5cmH each
- Material - Cotton Canvas & Cotton
- With magnetic snap and nylon zipper closures
- With fusible interfacing
MATERIALS YOU NEED:
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Print fabric for Exterior (Preferably cotton canvas)
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Solid Colour fabric for Lining (Preferably Cotton)
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Light Fusible Interfacing
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Medium Stiff Fusible Interfacing
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Stiff Fusible Interfacing
- 15cmW x 10cmH Soft, Clear Vinyl
- 1 x 10cm or 4inch YKK Nylon Zipper
- 1 x 14mm Magnetic Snap
- 1 x 1mmW x Approx 90cmL Double Fold Cotton Bias Tape
TOOLS YOU NEED:
- Rotary Cutter or Fabric Scissors
- Normal Scissors (for non-fabric cutting)
- Washable Fabric Marker/Chalk
- Permanent Oil-Based Marker (to mark soft vinyl)
- Alcohol-based Solution/Nail Polish Remover (to wipe off markings on soft vinyl right after cutting)
- Ruler
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Sewing Machine with Needle Size 14/90
- Zipper Footer
- Optional: Teflon Footer
- Optional: Height Compensating Footer
- Thread Cutter & Seam Ripper
- Sewing Pins & Clips
- Matching Polyester Thread (for your fabrics)
- Hand Sewing Needle
- Optional: Thimble for hand stitching
- Fray Check Solution (to prevent fraying)
- Fabric Glue
- Optional: Small Plier or Hammer (to install magnetic snaps)
- Optional: Fabric Creasing Tool/Roller
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Fusing various types of interfacing to your fabrics
- Cutting and crafting with soft vinyl
- Adjusting your needle to stitch more precise seam allowances
- Managing bulk in sewing
- Sewing straight & curves seams
- Achieving neater seams through ironing
- Shortening the ends of your zipper
- How fabric glue can help in your sewing
- Stitching accordion folds in your wallet
- Stitching card slots for your wallet
- Stitching a lining zipper pocket for your wallet
- Stitching a clear card slot on the back of your wallet
- Finishing raw seams with bias binding
- A lot of hand sewing is required
- How to make invisible or ladder hand stitches
- Pattern for a multi-compartment, small compact wallet
You can also arrange for online consultation with us via Google Meet or a workshop (fees apply) if you need more guidance on the project. Email us at jasmine@applelulucrafts.com or WhatsApp +65 96310475 (Jasmine) to find out more.