I found out one of the favorite things my 2 year old Great Grandson likes to do during church service is go through a card wallet. So, when I got back home, I immediately scanned the internet and You Tube for multi-pocket card wallets to use my fabric scraps.
There were several ideas, but I decided to use the one on the Hanaco Channel that involved measuring, folding and just stitching down each side and flipping inside out. Easy Peasy.
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Tuesday Tutorial
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It was easier to use the cm measurements than convert the tenths of an inch
to the fractions I'm used to using.
I did have to get out an old school ruler that included inches and cm.
None of my quilting rulers are metric.
So that I don't have to roll through a video,
I like to just have a picture or graphic for quick reference.
So there is a distance of 14 cm between each line.
fold on the 23 cm lines on each side.
Press folds
Mark folding lines on the right side of
the other piece as above.
The video shows marking the wrong side,
but I didn't think that necessary.
and had to cut a piece off to make the last section 5.5 cm.
bringing raw edge to the fold as shown above by the finger.
Press all folds.
The video shows extensively how to do the folds.
they should be the same size.
You may want to pin, clip or glue to hold folds in place
on each side.
right sides together.
Do not stitch across the shorter ends with the folds.
This is where it helps to not use the same fabric.
Poke out corners with
your favorite tool.
Mine for a long time
has been an aluminum knitting needle.
Sometimes I might use an old machine needle
because they are stronger.
Then start saving:
junk mail membership cards
junk mail fake credit cards
junk mail any kind cards
used gift cards
key cards you didn't turn back into the desk
Calling cards especially with pictures.
Then let the little folks explore
without worrying about losing the cards.
They also came in handy at Christmas
to gift money and gift cards.
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What a cute idea and use of scrap fabric!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Perfect for a little one to keep them occupied. Handy for big kids too!
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