Necktie Wallet Pattern

From Sherri Osborn, former About.com Guide

First, set the tie, back-side-up, on your work surface. Fold up about 1-inch of the cut edge and pin to secure. Using about a 1/4-inch seam allowance, stitch along the edge where indicated by the arrow and white dashed line in the photo. Carefully remove the pins as you sew. Do not sew over them and this can damage your machine or break the pins.

If your tie has a thicker lining in it, you might want to remove it before you sew. This will help cut down on the bulk of the finished wallet, but will make it a little flimsier. I left in the thick lining, but, once the purse was done, wished I would have taken it out. A thicker lining though, may serve as padding to protect a cell phone or an Ipod.

Now we can sew the sides together...

Previous

• How to Make a Purse or Wallet Using a Necktie
• Gathering The Supplies to Make Your Necktie Wallet
• Measure and Cut the Necktie
• Start Sewing the Necktie
• Sewing the Sides of the Wallet
• Adding the Hook and Loop Tape to the Necktie Wallet
• Sew the Button on the Wallet
• Adding a Strap to Your Necktie Wallet

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