This project was originally published at our sister site LoveSewingMag.co.uk 5 Beginner Friendly Projects For Getting Started With Sewing

When you’re on the go you have a lot to carry with you: credit cards, cash, passport, tickets and more. Of course, you want to carry it in style, with a splendid travel wallet that shows off your style. Even as a beginner sewer you can make your own travel wallet with this simple step by step guide. Including a complete list of the few materials you will need, the guide breaks down each step of the process so even beginners can carry their travel essentials in style.

Finished size:
9½ x4¾” (24 x12cm)

What you need:
25 x15in (63.5 x38cm) outer fabric
10 x30in (25.5 x76.25cm) lining fabric
10in (25.5cm) square medium-weight fusible interfacing
Magnetic clasp
6in (15.25cm) and 4in (10cm) circle templates made at home

Cutting:
One piece of outer fabric measuring 10in (25.5cm) square
One piece of lining fabric measuring 10in (25.5cm) square
Two pieces of outer fabric for the passport pocket, measuring 4½ x6in (11.5 x15.25cm)
Four pieces of lining fabric for the ticket pockets measuring 10 x4½in (25.5 x11.5cm)
Two pieces of outer fabric for the card pockets measuring 10 x3in (25.5 x7.5cm)
Two pieces of outer fabric for the passport pocket flap measuring 4 x3in (10 x7.5cm)
Two pieces of outer fabric for the wallet flap measuring 4 x9in (10 x23cm)

travel wallet tutorial

1. Take the two wallet flap pieces and cut a curve from one short end of each using your 4in (10cm) circle template. Apply one half of the magnetic clasp to one fabric piece, centrally, 1½in (4cm) from the curved end. Sew the two flap pieces RST, leaving a turning gap in the straight short end of about 2” (5cm). Snip the corners and