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by toogie 28 Jan 2016 ( edited Feb 05'16 01:51 )
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EDITED-1-29-16- I added another link, for the bag, I made to match this wallet. -----I finally learned to say NO and then I found this pattern, at the link below.<br /><br />

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One of my SIL's asked me to make his mom a wallet, to match the purse I made her. I said No, (shame on me) because I made mine without a pattern and didn't write down the measurements, I didn't want to make another..... until I came across this link.<br /><br />
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So this one is for his mom to match her purse. (Remember the handbags/purses I made with strips like this in Projects about a year ago?) Anyway, I posted the first one I made off this pattern a few days ago, in Projects, because I emb my 'Toogie" tag on my items and wanted you to see how nice it is to include your 'brand', so to speak. I didn't post the sewing link there, but have added it today ,for those of you asking.<br /><br />
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I wish Sewing had the brown 'Tags' like Projects to bring up a project. Maybe in future.......<br /><br />
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The link here doesn't include the checkbook, but that's easy enough to make. Hope you like this one-Toogie<br /><br />
1-wallet front & checkbook<br /><br />
2-wallet back<br /><br />
3-wallet filled (oh, I also added another long slot/pocket-see where the currency is- and instead of stitching down for the 6 credit card pockets, I also left that long, for my Hancock Fabric receipts-lol.) The 3 card pockets are holding 13 cards in photo and may hold more.<br /><br />
Where I have my checkbook, is where in the link, put their currency. I just made it how it works for me.

Directions for making a checkbook, as this link doesn't include one.
I cut the checkbook fabrics 7 1/2 inch x 14 1/2 inch. Cut two fabrics and 1 Pellon-Iron Pellon 809 on ONE wrong side. Lay fabric right side together & sew all four sides EXCEPT leave a small opening, for turning, on one end.- Decide which side will be your outer fabric, if you made it, with two different fabrics. Fold your short ends with your inside fabric RST, making the ends almost meet. (You want to leave about a 5/8 to 3/4 inch gap in between, to insert your checkbook and ledger.) Now topstitch along the long sides only. Finished!

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Comments (26)
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by dalebugbowl 28 Jan 2016
+11
It's beautiful! Thanks so much for the link.
1 comment
by toogie 29 Jan 2016
You're welcome and thank you.
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by spendlove 28 Jan 2016
+11
Fabulous!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thanks !
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by teun 28 Jan 2016
+10
toll
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thanks
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by jrob 28 Jan 2016
+9
Love it!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Hope she does!
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by crafter2243 28 Jan 2016
+9
This is a great pattern and you did a great job. Thanks for the link
1 comment
by toogie 29 Jan 2016
You're welcome , thanks
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by tilde01 28 Jan 2016
+9
Love it toogie, and thanks for posting the link.
1 comment
by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thanks and you're welcome.
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by peafarm 28 Jan 2016
+9
Whoa--did I miss that wallet or what? These are fantastic and just went to the link to download the pdf etc. Love this style. Could probably add a long strap to make it cross body. Just an idea--which my ideas may never get off the ground. Am loving it anyways.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
You can try most anything with fabric & thread.... And a good machine!-glad you got the PDF too! Thanks!
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by queenofhearts 28 Jan 2016
+9
Thank you for the marvelous. link. I downloaded about 10 patterns from there. I just got a bigger tablet and I found two patterns there that will be my next project. I had just come home from shopping for a new case/cover and saw nothing that I liked for less than $25. Perfect timing for me.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
I'm happy to have been of help to you, just at the right time, too. They do have nice projects there. I suppose you saw the bags/ purses?
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2016
+9
Excellent! Thanks for the link, too!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thanks Kim, and you're welcome.
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by liliana1 28 Jan 2016
+9
Thanks for the link they look great
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thank you for looking
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by pennifold 28 Jan 2016
+8
Thanks Toogie, I've just downloaded it. Will have a try later when I'm feeling up to sewing again. Love C
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Good then you can make a set with all the totes you make! Hope you feel better soon!
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by de105 28 Jan 2016
+7
Very nice and thank you!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thanks and you're welcome to the link
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by lucy12345 28 Jan 2016
+6
Thank you, will try to make one!!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Go for it!
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by jalinnell 28 Jan 2016
+5
Thank you! These are great!
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
You're welcome, thanks
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by graceandham 29 Jan 2016
+5
No is ok to say. Occasionally. Big hug.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
This SIL is the guy here that is most encouraging about my work. He likes whatever I make and really seems surprised sometimes, so when he asked, I really hated to say no. I'm glad I found this site or that little ' guilty guy' ( my conscious) would have been here to remind me how good a SIL I have!
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by kathymourie 29 Jan 2016
+5
Thank you. I just downloaded the pattern.
I love you colors. They are really pretty.
Kathy
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Kathy, the colors are just different strips of fabric sewn together. I made some purses doing this before and the only one I have left is mine. People loved them. I'm glad you picked up the pattern and thanks for looking.-Toogie
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by sandralane 29 Jan 2016
+4
Toogie, great job with this as usual, love the bright material you used. Thank you so much for the link. Sandra.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Sandra it's the same fabrics I used in the purses a while back. Glad you got the pattern and thanks so much for your encouragement.-Toogie
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by tlp22 29 Jan 2016
+3
Gorgeous Toogie! You do good work young lady.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Thank you......... Mostly for the young!- lol
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by lolly3 29 Jan 2016
+2
Hi Toogie, Thankyou so much for the link. I think your wallet is lovely. Thankyou for sharing.
Love Lorraine
South Australia
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Lorraine, it's good to hear from you. With your sewing skills, I'm sure you'll have some of these sewn out, in no time. I'm glad you found the pattern- thanks-Toogie
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by marianb 29 Jan 2016
+2
Thank you for the link will have to try this when my machine comes home.
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Uh oh, having problems? Sorry to hear that but add this to your ' Sewing Projects to Make' list..... we all have those, don't we?- lol
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by michemb 29 Jan 2016
+1
thanks for the link, some nice patterns there
hugs
Michelle
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
Yes, there are, have fun!
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by Sewmum1 29 Jan 2016
+1
Love the colours. Thanks for the link I have not seen that site before
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by toogie 29 Jan 2016
You're welcome, I am glad it is something new for you.
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by brendalea 30 Jan 2016
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Great job on the bag and wallet. Thank you for the links
Happy Stitching!!
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by toogie 31 Jan 2016
Have fun looking at the sites and I hope you find something you can use. Thanks for commenting -Toogie
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by vickiannette 02 Feb 2016
+1
thanks Toogie, love your effort. I wonder if mine will look anything like it....
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by toogie 03 Feb 2016
Yours should look better! Let us see when its done. I won't be able to swap with you,as this is gone-lol
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by sewdoctor 03 Feb 2016
+1
Thanks so much!
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by toogie 03 Feb 2016
Hello, you're very welcome. Have fun!
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by deidrefay 05 Feb 2016
+1
I love the rich colours that you have used for this. It looks great. And thank you for the link to the design. I will definitely make one of these.
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by toogie 05 Feb 2016
Actually, they are sewing patterns, not ITH designs. I do encourage you to make some though. Her instructions are very easy to understand. I told someone the other day, the older I get the brighter colors I like. Maybe I can see them better-lol-or they are more cheery to me, than neutrals or blacks & whites. Maybe that's why they have Red Hatters for older people too, they shall wear purple and red and any color in between-lol