I have been really looking forward to introducing you to this wallet pattern! Meet the Greenbacks Wallet Trio! This pattern is available right now via instant download or as a paper pattern in my pattern shop! There are 3 separate wallet instructions within the same pattern. At 3 different skill levels, you will get to build on different techniques, or choose your favorite wallet and start with that!
I made these wallets using ‘Acacia’, a fabric line by Tula Pink that is coming out later this year. As with any Tula Pink fabric, the colors are so rich and saturated, and of course features Tula’s signature artwork (yes, I know it’s fabric, but I consider each piece a work of art!). The raccoon print was just perfect for fussy-cutting on the small area of the wallets!
6” zipper
Wallet #2 – Intermediate
Optional: Pellon Peltex #70 extra-heavy sew-in interfacing, 11” x 8” piece; I like my wallets to be extra-sturdy. If you’d like a softer wallet, feel free to omit the Peltex.
Wallet #3 – Advanced
1 yard of double fold bias tape
I really hope you like these wallets as much as I do! I can’t decide which one to use first!
Thank you once again to my testers! They put up with me in a big way this time, and I appreciate all their hard work! They have some pretty pretty wallets to show you!
Maria of Mia Creates made this beautiful polka dot version of Wallet #2. Maria said she used batting on the exterior of the wallet and fusible interfacing on the lining pieces. It’s fantastic, and Maria already has requests from her friends to make more wallets. Woohoo! Read more about her wallet on her blog!
Anna from Charmed Liebling actually made both Wallet #2 and Wallet #3. Anna has a shop where she sells her handmade bags and accessories, and her work is super-professional! Anna used Decovil in her wallets, and while it is not readily available in the US, she says it is very lovely in a wallet! You can ready more about her tips on Decovil here. But back to her finished wallets, she used some gorgeous combinations and turned in professional work as always! That’s her cat, Oscar, eyeing the birds on her wallet, lol.
Jenn made this sparkly Wallet #2 and it looks fabulous with all the greens and reds! Jenn said that she has an iPhone4S and it fits great in that back pocket (as you can see!). Awesome job Jenn!!
Samantha from At Home with Mrs. H made Wallet #3 with Cath Kidston fabric. So soft and pretty! Samantha is a super-talented bag sewing pattern writer as well..you can check out the patterns in her shop! Read the full review of her experience making the wallet here.
Leah of L3Designs made Wallet #1, and decided to make her wallet scrappy. Great work Leah, and love the red zip!
Jenny of Sincerely Jen wins the award for being the most fabulous tester this time around…she made ALL THREE wallets! And they all look as gorgeous and polished as they could possibly be! I bow down to you Jenny!!!
Liana made this gorgeous green and purple floral version of Wallet #2. I think it’s freaking fantastic, and she said that her iPhone fit inside the back pocket perfect! Lovely work Liana!
Mhairi made Wallet #3! She made hers in a purple fairy print. I’m especially ecstatic with the fairy wallet because I know how hard Mhairi worked on that one! Super gorgeous!!
Michelle made Wallet #3 in a beautiful red and navy plaid. I love that the inside of the wallet looks so coordinated with all of the different fabrics!
DeeAnn made this pretty pink Wallet #2. She got creative and put a pen holder in the middle of her wallet lining, as you can see here! Love it and DeeAnn always has such wonderfully finished bags/wallets! 🙂
Susan of SB Stitching made Wallet #3. She used great cat novelty fabrics for her exterior and lining, and I love the hint of green polka dot on the divider pocket and the sides of the accordion divider as well! Susan used 1/2″ bias tape on the edges of her wallet and reported that that worked out great!
Lisa of Six Munchkin Stitching made Wallet #3 in Anna Maria Horner fabrics. I love that she chose such bright lining fabrics, they compliment perfectly with the bright colors on the butterfly’s wings! Wonderful job Lisa!!
Mhairi made Wallet #1 (more photos of the second wallet that she completed on the way!). Love the scrappy look of her wallet, and the bright purple zip on the back!
Mona made Wallet #2 in gorgeous Joel Dewberry fabrics. Her wallet looked so polished, and I especially loved the look of the inside, the dividers looked so exact! Wonderful work Mona!
Ellie made Wallet #1, and she use a brightly colored fabric paired with a coordinating zip. I love the fussy cutting on the credit card dividers!
Cindy of Raspberry Sunshine made Wallet #2, and she used some awesome Heather Bailey fabric. Cindy used automotive headliner fabric for her wallet, and quilted it to her fabric. The quilting makes it look so lovely! Beautiful work Cindy!
Cyndi from The Nosy Pepper made Wallet #3 in some eye-catching brights! She did a fantastic job and look how gorgeous her accordion divider looks on the inside! Woohoo!!
Annette made Wallet #2 with this brightly colored fabric. Great colors and an eye-catching wallet! Beautiful job Annette!!
Bernie made Wallet #2, and she reported that her iPhone fit perfectly (as you can see!). Great placement on the pocket, and she used a magnetic snap which I think looks terrific! Beautiful wallet Bernie!!
Thank you again so much to the pattern testers!! Hooray! If you liked what you saw, please visit my shop and pick up the Greenbacks Wallet Trio today!
lovely items…. fun to see the different fabrics the testers chose 🙂
I always look forward the day you post your patterns – I just love seeing what all the testers have done! Another great pattern, Sara.
Thanks Sara for letting me test your patterns! It’s a true pleasure 🙂 Congrats!
Cindy
Ahhh love all 3 options! Sad I didn’t have a chance to test them but I want to make all of them!! 🙂 You are awesome.
Each of these are great! I am in desperate need of a new one and think any of these three would be perfect. Well done!
I love the last version. I haven’t seen a pattern anything like it before. Your designs just keep getting better!
Love wallet #2. Your testers did a great job with all of the wallets.
Wow!! Three wallets in one pattern!! Great for people to choose which one is better for them or making the three and use depending on ocassion. I love Mona’s version of wallet #2. Crisp and professional! You are working very hard. Are you sleeping at all? Lol
Thanks Norma! And thank you Sara for the opportunity to do this pattern! I will have mine available in my etsy store soon. Monasbox.etsy.com
Oh they all look lovely xxx
Now, I have bought this patron!!!!!!! So cute, I have really wanted to try some! Thanks!!!
They’ve all done great, but I really want your Tula ones, love those raccoons!
Oh wow – they are gorgeous!
I just found what I am making for my friends for Christmas. And my daughters. And my sister. Maybe myself too. Going to order as soon as I get paid. 😉
I love them all…:)
What a great choice of fabrics! They all pretty!
Great pattern! Everyone’s are great.
I finished Wallet #2 — http://l3designs.blogspot.ca/2013/05/wallets.html
–Leah
These are all great, but I just want to be the nerd who sees a Chicago Public Library card. Hee hee. 🙂 This makes me wish that I was able to test these too, especially since I’m getting so many compliments on the Lilium Bag!
I love the many variations of fabric shown definitely a pattern to add to my to do list. Congratulations on the magazine it must have given your confidence a lovely boost, well done.
Peg xx
i love these, i made up my own version of a wallet previously, because we do the cash envelope system, and am in need of another go, but i may just have to pick this pattern up instead! It would work perfectly!
Hi! I really love all three of these. I want the make #3. I need the directions.
Love the patterns, and very fun to see the different fabrics and personal touches! I paid for the patterns for all 3 wallets but have not received the download. I see the payment went through so am wondering if there is a problem? Thanks for checking! Love your work!
Beautiful job everyone!! I wish I had seen this post a couple of weeks ago. My daughter will love it. Can’t wait to get my paper patterns. Thanks for sharing everyone, you all deserve a big Pat on the back!!
Id love to make them. Do you have a pattern we could use?
Hello Ruby! You can find the pattern here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/greenbacks-wallet-trio
Thank you!