If you have an idea to sew a felt wallet with your own efforts, then you should first decide on its appearance and its size. After this, select the material, specifically its thickness and color. Prepare all the necessary tools for manufacturing and only then begin making the product.
Felt - this is a material that holds its shape perfectly, so it can be easily given any look. It is easy to sew from. If you want to make something in the form of children's crafts, a handbag or wallet, then it is preferable to take synthetic felt.
ATTENTION. It will be convenient to work with synthetic felt for those who have little experience in contact with this material and creating decorative products from it.
Here are the main advantages of synthetic felt:
- Does not intensively form wrinkles and folds, as this is inherent exclusively in natural felt.
- It is soft and pliable, which makes working with it easy.
- If you cut the edge and do not process it, it will still not crumble.
- In case of improper use and storage, the material does not form fungus and mold.
- In terms of price, this material is more affordable than natural material.
- Does not require treatment with antistatic agents.
Once a model has been invented or it has been taken from the Internet or any other sources, you should definitely create a pattern. This will allow you to get the job done efficiently and avoid miscalculations.
Material and tools
For work you need to prepare the following materials and tools:
- Felt in the right quantity and colors.
- Fabric for seal.
ATTENTION: When choosing a sealant, give preference to imported fabrics, as they are of higher quality.
- Scissors.
- Chalk or a flat piece of soap (remnant) for drawing pattern lines on felt.
- Threads matching the color of the felt.
- Adhesive that sets quickly.
- Zipper or snap on the wallet.
Interesting ideas and patterns for felt wallets
How interesting and advantageous the wallet will look depends primarily on the ideas implemented in the pattern. Of course, the main thing is to choose a model that fits the capabilities of the performer.
The most popular will be wallets in the shape of animal faces. They are suitable for children and teenage girls. These can be the faces of a fox, a bunny, or a cat. Fantasy is not limited by anything here. If you don’t have graphic skills and it’s not possible to draw a sketch in colors yourself, then you should use the many photos available on the Internet.
IMPORTANT: Please note that to create a wallet in the shape of animal faces you will need more than 3 colors of felt. You can use a larger quantity, thereby visually the product will look more attractive.
In addition to the fact that the wallet itself can be made in the shape of an animal’s face, it can also be a simple rectangular shape with an applique in the shape of an animal.
Model selection – solely a matter of taste and individual performance capabilities.
Making an adult wallet may also require several types of felt. Although it is quite possible to get by with just one color. The number of models can be limitless, from different shapes to different color combinations.
How to sew a felt wallet with your own hands for children
Sewing technology consists of the following steps:
- Make a detailed pattern in accordance with the dimensions of the future wallet. You need to cut out all the details.
- Carefully place all the paper parts on the felt. Make sure that they have the same direction along the fabric.
- Outline each detail with chalk.
- You should also prepare the fabric for the lining and make a pattern on it.
IMPORTANT: When cutting out felt pieces, do not allow seam allowances. Whereas for the pattern of the lining part, it is necessary to take into account the allowance. It is enough to leave 1 cm for the allowance.
- Cut out the cut out pieces.
- Then the assembly of the product begins. You should sew from the smallest parts. They are sewn on to form separate pieces. For example, it is worth sewing an internal pocket. If it is made with a zipper, then sew it into it.
- By the way, you can work with felt without using cushioning or lining materials.
- If the zipper being sewn in is longer than necessary, then it is worth trimming the free end, having first secured the edge with machine stitching.
- The next step is to sew together all the internal parts of the product.
- Then attach them to the outside of the wallet in the place where they will be attached.Sweep the inner and outer parts together.
- Then stitch the parts to secure them.
- Baste the cut flap of the wallet and sew the part under the clasp to it.
- Secure the latches so that the wallet is fastened into two parts.
- Sew the flap to the main part.
- You can add decorative elements, or do without it - a matter of personal taste. The product is ready.
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