Lets make the Pocket Pal wallet!

[@barbarafrangella796]

Absolutely love your patterns and how you teach...I have made the Marilyn Wallet(the best) , Demi and the Cleanup Clutch..love them all...now I will buy and make this one...Please MORE patterns..I am 74 and love to learn, you are a great teacher...Barb

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Wow what a nice compliment! You just. Made. My. Day! 🥰

[@barbarafrangella796]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns You are welcome

[@jeaniekeel7490]

I literally pulled a piece of fabric out of the trash for the lining. This is the perfect wallet to use up scraps. A fun sew!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha! So glad it was rescued!

[@sewlove]

This little wallet goes together fast and takes a very small amount of fabric or leather. Love this pattern.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yesssss!

[@kristieprice8842]

I just purchased your Pocket Pal Pattern and I can't wait to make. These will make great gifts for friends and family! :)

[@staceykinghandmade]

😂😂 First time watching this one. I jumped!! 😱 I love it!! Thank for the laugh😆

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha! 🤣

I love this wallet! I will attempt my first one this evening.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! Good luck 🤗

[@camillacaradine9397]

Love your tutorials and purchased the purse pal pattern recently. Heading back to purchase this one as well!❤️

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Just found you & got several of your patterns, exactly what I was looking for for all the leather & cork I have. Thank you for exceptionally well written patterns with excellent, clear videos Lindsey!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank YOU for such a nice compliment. I’m glad you find them helpful. 😀

[@shellylefranc3364]

Thank you I purchased the pattern and will make later today. I like what I see and will watch for more surprises.

[@kima.6611]

I found out about you through SiahSwag. She loves your patterns, so than, so do I. Can't wait to sew up your patterns for myself.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Aww thanks so much! Happy to have you here. 😀

[@kalisi1uf]

Yup, I jumped! But I enjoyed your laughter twice as much, thank you for your awesome tutorial! Stay well, safe, and happy :D

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha ha ha ha. And it was SO much LOUDER in person! I’m surprised my sis didn’t drop the camera 🤣.

[@sutela2060]

Great video 😊 thank you so much

[@bossandcharlie]

I love making this wallet!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

That makes me so happy to hear! 🤗

[@j-arnieza]

Thank you for the tutorial. Off to the buy the pattern/svg ....

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you!

[@Kim_bagineer]

Big fan of all your patterns. Tackling the Pocket Pal today. It is my first time sewing cork. I have a Microtex needle, what is your suggested stitch length? And is it ok to use Cotton thread as that is all I have on hand? Thanks for your time

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you! Yes cotton thread is fine for cork. I’d go to a 3.5 or 4 stitch length.

[@Kim_bagineer]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thanks Lindsay for your time

[@carolstiles2356]

I love your designs and esp this wallet. Am buying a Juki2010Q soon so I can make more walllets/purses. What foot do you use on your Juki for this wallet? Looks like the same foot for everything including the zipper? Thx

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

The one in the video is a walking foot machine so it requires a different foot than the 2010q, I’m sorry. I’m just using the standard foot that came with my machine. I never swap out to a zipper foot unless I need to get in tight next to something, lol.

[@yolandacummings4577]

I don't have directions with my pocket pal. Where do I get the pattern pieces and the directions.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It all came with your download. There were separate files for the cutting files and the pdf with the written instructions and printable pattern pieces.

[@shazlahey6784]

Love your wallet, I have a Juki 1181n as well, just not used it yet, but I think I might just try your pattern out on it. Can you post where you get your thread too please and what type. Thank you.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I use bonded 69 nylon. I’ve gotten it off of amazon or wawak.com.

[@ckdstyle_bags]

Just purchased your pattern and watched your tutorial. I want to use cotton quilting fabric for my cards slots instead of ribbon. Should i do anything to the edges of the fabric before attaching?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Nope! You’re good to go. The edges will be enclosed in between the exterior and liner in the end so there’s no worry about fraying etc.

[@renepellissier7308]

Do you think it would work to make the zipper just a teeny bit longer for easier access to the coin compartment? Love this little wallet.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

There is about ¾” gaps on the ends so if you want to cut ¼” more on each side that would give you ½” more room. Worth a try 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@renepellissier7308]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thanks!!

[@beccaisler1834]

Hi! Just bought the svg! I'm so excited. Where do you find the cool little hardware to add the strap to make it a wristlet? And the little metal label??

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Becca Isler I get my little side anchors from ningbags.com. As for the metal labels, I bought them wholesale from a supplier off of alibaba.

[@beccaisler1834]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly!! Can't wait to make my first one!

[@lindacharlton329]

I LOVE this pattern! Thank you for this and the tutorial. I have a question. I’ve made three and my lining doesn’t get caught in the top stitching around the wallet at the end stage. Any tips? I’m sewing it at 1/8th so what I did was did two rows of top stitching. But how can I avoid this. Thanks so much!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes! Actually I recommend cutting those little “v’s” in the corner SMALLER so the opening ends of narrower. The problem lies with big snips and cutting that opening bigger than the half inch your cutting in the cork/leather/vinyl portion.

[@lindacharlton329]

Linds Handmade Designs oh I understand! Thank you!

[@MJewelry10]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns that helps with the zipper slot. What about when sewing around the perimeter, how can you make sure the lining gets stitched too?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

@@MJewelry10 make sure the lining is only ⅛” shorter on all edges and then sew ¼” from the edge and lastly trim down. Doing this ensures I always catch the liner.

[@clairemoore9012]

I just ordered this today, does it still come with the svg file???

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yep. It’s all bundled together in the zip file.

[@marthacormellramirez2105]

What is the purpose of the ribbon when making card slots?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It keeps the cards seated properly in the cut slot. Without it, all your cards would simply fall to the bottom 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

You don’t have to use ribbon. You can use any thin material that folds nicely and doesn’t add bulk. Ribbon is just non-fraying and simple to use is all.

[@karenhernandez9515]

How long needs to be the ribbon?

[@lighthouselover75]

Im new so i have questions..whats the difference between a spring snap,a chicago screw or a cam snap? Also what type of paint do you use? Leather type paint?? Thx u

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

A spring snap goes by many different names but it’s for lighter applications like a decorative snap on a button up shirt for example. More people have heard of a line 20 or 24 snap but those are for more heavy duty applications like thicker leather products etc. Kam snaps are those little plastic snaps you find on stuff like cloth diapers. I use Giardini brand edge paint or there are plenty edge paints available at your local leather shop or amazon. If you want to click the amazon link in the description box I posted for a spring snap kit, you can at least SEE what they look like so you know what you’re looking for. Hope that helps!

[@lighthouselover75]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thx u so much! I started watching more of your videos and learning more,i also ordered some of the snaps you had linked! Loving your videos!! Thx u

[@Laydeeworeblak]

What rotary cutter are you using? I have a Fiskars and it doesn't cut very well.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

It’s more the sharpness of your blade thats most important over the brand. I make sure to change it out regularly, especially if I find myself pushing down really hard or going over the same cut multiple times....

[@Laydeeworeblak]

Looking to purchase the pattern. Is the zipper completely centered?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes

[@heatherf3288]

What glue are you using in this video?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

For my leather projects I LOVE Ecoweld, it’s a water based adhesive that I got from my local Tandy and works really well for stuff like this. I don’t recommend it for vinyl or cork though. You’ll want to stick with something like FabriTac for those.

[@kairosgcy4688]

Can you use Kam Snaps with this pattern?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yep. I see people use plastic snaps all the time.

[@tinahale5369]

What is the tool that you used to make to holes beside the cut line?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Tina hale you can use a leather rotary punch to cut those out (amazon or Tandy leather has them) but in this case I used a stand alone 5/32” leather punch

[@tinahale5369]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thank you.

[@sewmagical1031]

Where do you like to get your tape from?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I like the leather tape from wawak dot com. But the stuff from Tandy leather is just as good and is better for domestic machines in that it causes less gumming of the needle.

[@sewmagical1031]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thank you!!!

[@shazlahey6784]

Where do you get your spring snaps too please

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I bought them off of amazon in a kit: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078Z9L2HP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@amybabiee11]

I'm not sure how to use the svg. Do I need to weld it? I have never done an svg sewing cut out.

[@amybabiee11]

I figured it out. I just needed to "attach" the pieces. :)

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Oh good I’m glad! Enjoy 😊

[@mirh16]

What is the name of the little jar for painting the leather edges

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Hmmm I’m not sure what “little jar” you’re referring to 🤔

[@mirh16]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns the paint

[@mirh16]

1:21

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I use Giardini brand edge paint.

[@estellamiranda9273]

Where do I get the pattern at? Help please! 🙌

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

All my patterns can be found at Lindshandmade.com.