Sew a slim bifold wallet with wristlet strap

This is a simple, minimalist looking bifold wallet that comes with 6 card slots, a zipper pocket, 4 compartments, and an ergonomic  wristlet strap.
You may continue reading below for the list of supplies and cutting instructions or visit my blog for the written instructions here : http://bit.ly/bifold-wallet

Finished wallet measurements : Approx 7 3/4" x 4" (when folded)

Supplies
2 x Fat Quarters or 2x 1/4 yard of cotton fabric (Fabric A main fabric, Fabric B coordinating fabric) https://tidd.ly/3gqwXTa
Decor Bond 809  10" x 10" (alternative :  decovil, fusible fleece/thermolam or any mid-heavy stabilizer)  *note : if you use fusible fleece your wallet will turn out on the softer side
1/2 yard Fusible Woven interfacing (20" wide) https://amzn.to/2PXNe5X
1 all purpose zipper (at least 6" long)  https://amzn.to/2T6SgxK
1/2" D ring https://amzn.to/2TvR7B9
1/2" swivel hook https://amzn.to/2TvR7B9
a scrap of ribbon (1" x 1/2")
Metal Snap Closure 12.5mm (alt: magnetic snap, velcro, button) https://amzn.to/333oAq2
Basting tape https://amzn.to/37QSJKL
Basic sewing notions

*Disclaimer : The above links are Amazon affiliate links, thank you for your support!

**The exterior fabric that I used for this project is the "Burgundy and Blush" by Maywood Studio

Cutting :
Wallet Exterior
-From Fabric A  8.5" x 9" (cut 1x)
-From Decor Bond 7.5" x 8" (cut 1x)

Wallet Interior
-From Fabric B 8.5" x 9" (cut 1x)
-From Fusible Woven Interfacing 7.5" x 8" (cut 1x)

Card Pockets
-From Fabric B 8.5" x 15" (1x)
-From Fabric B 4.25" x 8.5" (1x) - for the lining
-From Fusible Woven interfacing 7.5" x 14"  (cut 1x)

Pocket 1 & Pocket 2
-From Fabric A 8.5" x 4.5" (cut 4x)
-From Fusible Woven Interfacing 7.5" x 3.5" (cut 2x)

Zipper Pocket
-From Fabric B 8.5" x 4.25" (cut 1x) - outer pocket
-From Fabric B 7.5" x 7" (cut 1x) - Inner pocket
-From Fabric A  8.5" x 4.25"(cut 1x) - lining
-From Fusible Woven interfacing 7.5" x 3.25" (cut 1x) - outer pocket
-From Fusible Woven interfacing 6.5" x 3.5" (cut 1x) - Inner Pocket

Button Flap
-From Fabric A 3" x 2" (cut 2x)
-From Decor Bond 2.25" x 1.5" (cut 1x)

Wristlet Strap
-From Fabric A 13" x 2"
-From Fusible woven interfacing 12" x 1"
*Link to the wristlet strap tutorial Part 2 | Charming Projects using Char...

Time Stamps:
Intro 00:00
Preparing the fabric 01:01
Exterior and interior fabric 01:10
Sewing the card pockets 02:33
Sewing pocket 1 + strap anchor 07:01
Assembling the pocket 1 & card pockets 08:31
Sewing the zipper pocket 09:39
Sewing pocket 13:49
Assembling the zipper pocket and pocket 2 14:17
Sewing the flap closure 15:05
Installing the metal button closure 16:27
Wristlet strap 19:43
Assembling the wallet 20:09
Closing 22:21

**If you are more familiar with the metric system, I have put together a metric conversion guide for sewing that you may refer to in PDF format here : https://bit.ly/metricconversionguide

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