Free wallet sewing patterns
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[NOW updated to include 18 FREE wallet sewing patterns!]
Here we share with you a number of the best free wallet sewing patterns we have added to our site over recent years. You will find free sewing patterns for wallets, coin purses and card holders that are scrap friendly and easy to sew. Lots of easy wallet sewing patterns for beginners to enjoy.
There is something very satisfying about sewing a wallet, coin purse or card holder. These are things we use everyday, often multiple times a day, getting them in and out of our bags. It can really brighten your day to use a wallet you have sewn yourself in one of your favorite fabrics.
Free wallet sewing patterns
At the time of publishing, this roundup includes 16 free wallet sewing patterns we've added to the site to date. You'll find full wallets along with smaller coin purses and card holders. All perfect for every day use. We'll add in more wallet and coin purse sewing patterns as we find them.
Business card wallet - free tutorial & pattern
This small and cute project is a great scrap buster, and useful too. Use it in your main purse to keep business cards for people and businesses you need to contact. Or hold rewards cards, discount cards, coupons or even receipts.
There are also instructions on how to create a version for your guy. Sews up in no time and make cute stocking stuffers too.
Emzed Foldover Clutch Wallet free pattern
Adorable! This clutch/wristlet/wallet pattern has everything you need. Space for your cash and cards, a place for your phone, plenty of pockets, and a wrist strap. When you don’t need or want to take a large bag, then this wallet pattern could be perfect for you.
Crisscross Cards Mini Wallet FREE sewing pattern
This is a very simple small pouch with 2 diagonal card slots, uses very little fabric and is perfect for a quick sew. Carry just a few cards, or use it for your receipts, paper money, coupons – any time you want to keep yourself organised without carrying a large wallet or purse. Ideal to run out to the store for a few things. Maybe even add a small D-ring and attach it to your keys.
Easy phone wallet organizer - free pattern + video
Here’s a great FREE pattern and video demonstration of how to make an easy phone wallet organizer, that can be made in about an hour. This simple easy to do design is aimed at beginner sewists and uses two fat quarters of fabric which you more than likely have in your fabric stash already. Two very contrasting fabrics work best, with vinyl being an excellent choice as well.
Card It Card Pouch FREE pattern
This little card pouch has one pocket / divider on the inside and it closes with a zipper. It also has a split ring so you can put your keys on it, or you could add a lanyard. his card pouch has RAW EDGES, so it should be made with non-fraying materials like cork fabric, kraft tex, felt, vinyl, leather, etc..
Dela Wallet FREE sewing pattern
DELA is a “beginner” wallet featuring six card slots and one zipper compartment for a cell phone or money etc.
There is an optional key holder strap too, so you never have to fish around in the bottom of your bag to find your key. This wallet has places on the outside where you can keep cards handy such as a swipe card for the door at work, your public transport pass, ID card etc. Again, just makes your life quicker and easier. We all need that!
Simple card holder FREE tutorial
This is a FREE tutorial for beginners to make a lovely simple card holder. The tutorial includes pattern pieces and the cardholder can be made with or without a Kam snap, regular press snap or velcro closure. Use it for popping out to the shops with just an ID and a couple of bank cards, or keep other cards separate from your main wallet such as store cards, rewards cards, public transport card, door swipe cards etc. Then there is no need to get out your main wallet when you need access to these everyday cards = added security.
Cell Phone Wallet FREE sewing pattern
Here’s a great FREE pattern to make a Cell Phone Wallet.
Sometimes in life, you want to carry a purse – when you think you might need all that stuff you’ve got saved in there – and sometimes all you need is your phone and a couple of cards. For all those times when all you want to take with you is your phone and a couple of cards, then this is the wallet for you!
Travel documents wallet - FREE Pattern & Tutorial
This organizer will keep your travel documents or your car documents organized, this organizer will fit both. And as an added bonus you will find that both the Pattern and the Tutorial are FREE.
The wallet has the following features:
Clear vinyl pocket, for easy viewing of your contents.
Can be used by both men and women, and makes great gifts for any car owner or traveller
Finished size would be about 5 inches (13 cm) wide by 9 inches (24 cm) high
Cute kitty wallet FREE sewing pattern
Calling all crazy cat ladies! Here we have another FREE pattern, this time for a handy bi-fold wallet.
The Kute Kitty Wallet has a bill slot, 6 card slots and a phone pocket. Your cat-loving friends will love this cute wallet and all want one. Great for kids too who always love novelty items and we bet this one would sell well too. A great stocking stuffer idea to buy at craft fairs and events – make it and sell it!
Nickel wallet FREE sewing pattern
OK, this is as simple a wallet as you will ever make, as it only has 2 seams.
The Nickel Wallet comes with a FREE pattern. It’s a minimalist style wallet for just the essentials. It has one smaller center pocket that is perfect for cash and a smaller credit card pocket on both the front and back. This is a perfect stash buster and only uses a 7″ by 10″ piece of cork, vinyl, leather, Kraft Tex or any non-fraying material.
DIY Cork Fabric Card Wallet - FREE sewing tutorial & pattern
The designer of this FREE sewing tutorial doesn’t just have an excellent website name she also produces awesome sewing tutorials and patterns.
This one is a sewing tutorial for the DIY Cork Fabric Card Wallet.
You can sew this easy card wallet using natural cork fabric. This durable textile is both beautiful and easy to sew! This free pattern is a great starter project or a great way to use up scraps.
The Perfect DIY Wallet - FREE Pattern
The designer quilted the exterior of the wallet to give it that luxurious designer look. Four fat quarters were used in total, two for the exterior and two for the interior. You’ll make the strap separately and the designer has a great tutorial on her website for bag and purse straps.
Coin purse with ID holder - free sewing pattern
It’s great to have a small purse for running a quick errand and it’s great to find things instead of rummaging through a much bigger bag. You could also make some as gifts for friends and family.
They are pretty easy to make and if you follow each step of the designers tutorial then it doesn’t take very long to make one of these little purses.
Summertime Card Wallet FREE sewing tutorial
Twice a week we like to scour the interwebs to find you something free to sew here on Sew Modern Bags. Mini projects are great for those on a budget, who still want to sew, but without spending on pattern and yards of fabric and expensive hardware.
This time it’s an excellent free tutorial from Midwestern Girl on how to make her Summertime Card Wallet.
Easy to make wallet - free
Not just a wallet today but a coordinating checkbook cover too if you like. In this free pattern from BHG, you’ll learn how to make this tri-fold wallet complete with zipper pocket, card slots, and space for your notes. You could also add a removable strap and turn this into a wristlet purse to carry just your essentials on a night out.
When you’ve made the wallet, there’s also instructions how to make a simple matching checkbook cover too.
Free Wallet sewing pattern for Men and Boys
Here’s a fabulous FREE Wallet sewing pattern suitable for both men and boys, although there’s no reason why you can’t sew this for you and your girlfriends too. We all like to carry something cute and practical to hold our bank cards and notes.
This bi-fold wallet has separate pockets for cards and notes, and even has an optional snap closure.
World Traveler Bi-Fold Passport Wristlet Wallet Sewing Video
This experienced designer shows you how to make her World Traveler Bi-Fold Passport Wristlet Wallet with a FREE 16 minute YouTube video, which you can watch in full below.
She had been yearning to design a wallet like this for many years and now here it is. So practical for carrying all of your essentials with you, handy in one place when you travel.
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