The Necessary Wallet pattern
 

I would like to make a wallet from, 'The Necessary Wallet' pattern. I haven't found the pattern in a quilt shop as of yet. I can purchase the PDF pattern online. I am wondering if the PDF pattern would be as easy to print off and be to the correct size etc as the actual pattern. Has anyone used the PDF pattern and liked it or would it be simpler to actually have the pattern pieces already made up to correct size?
Thank you for any information

Any pattern you purchase as a PDF would work just as well as a paper pattern purchased in a store. You just need to make sure that your printer doesn't change the size, and you print it at 100%. Almost every PDF pattern I have used has something on it to measure to make sure it is the right size... eg a one inch square when measured is actually one inch after printing, and the pattern will work out. If that square is not one inch, then you need to determine what needs to be changed when printing to make sure the pattern prints at the correct size. Usually there isn't any problems, but some printer seem to have a mind of their own, and don't want to print actual size.

Depending on your version of Adobe Acrobat, there is usually a check box on the print window. You need to ensure "scaling" is not checked or you have clicked "actual size".

I've never had any problems with PDF patterns, and I actually prefer them because hi, *immediate gratification*!! Lol

I prefer pdf too. They don't take up so much room in my sewing room. lol. I love the necessary wallet too. It's my everyday wallet that I actually use as a purse. If you really want a paper pattern, you can order one from emmaline bags: http://www.emmalinebags.com/the-nece...let/4575098877

I also highly recommend her hardware for it. The turn buckle is really nice, with screws to attach it to the flap.

I took a look at the wallet and it looks very much like one I made from a SewChristine tutorial. I tried to find the website, but no luck. She called it an Accordion Wallet. I made a few changes and additions, and it is everything I've ever wanted and needed in a wallet.
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Thanks for your hints and tipst!! Sounds like a PDF is the way to go! I too like 'instant gratification' when purchasing something. McKwilter love your wallet!! :)

Here is a link to Sew Christine Tutorials;
http://sewchristine.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

Wow, that does look similar. I do like the shape of the flap on the NCW and the little extra piece on it but that would be easy enough to alter on your own. I also don't care for velcro so I would substitute something for that but again, it's something you can customize easily.

This picture was of my first attempt. There were some problems with the pattern, so I altered it a little, made it an inch wider and longer than the original. The credit card pockets were too tight to easily remove and replace the cards, and instead of putting the credit card pockets in the back, I put them on the front of each of the zipper pockets. That way, I had space for my grocery cards, loyalty/bonus cards, gift cards, etc. I put two pockets on the back -- one for bills and one for receipts (which I used to just drop in the bottom of my purse). I used velcro because I didn't want to use a magnetic clasp, which can screw up the strip on your credit cards. I also put a mesh pocket on the back of one of the zipper pockets, but it made the seams very bulky on that pocket, so I didn't put it on the other two. The back pocket is big enough to hold my phone.

One thing I am thinking about is putting small "D" rings on the sides so that I could put a strap on it. The main question is where. Or I might put a sleeve on the inside into which I could insert a bar with connectors on each side.

I like the look of your wallet but can't find the tutorial, even after going to both of the SewChristine blogs.

Oh my goodness.... I was just thinking that I need to replace my (expensive) Vera Bradley wallet which is almost this exact same design with the turn lock.... now I can make my own! Thanks for posting about this pattern that I never knew existed! :)

Where is the pattern or tute. All I found were a few pictures not enough info on making it. Please someone post the link. Thanks Mary

Here's the pattern for the emmaline necessary clutch wallet, but I am thinking there might be another tutorial out there.
http://www.emmalinebags.com/the-nece...let/4575098877

I've never had any problems with .pdf patterns. You'll be fine. Thanks for the link. The tute on luggage tags is perfect timing as I want to make some for my sister who is coming for a visit next month and mentioned she needed to get some for the trip. Happy wallet sewing!

The emmaline wallet is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing the link. There is another tutorial, but right now for the life of me I can't think of it. I'll look when I go to sew later and if I find it I'll post it.

On the sewchristine site, it is under wallets,multi-compartment wallet purse. Looks really nice and useful!

I just purchased the pdf pattern from the link slbram17posted and it cost $6.50 u.s. dollars. 15 page download. 5 of it is paper pattern. The rest looks like pretty easy to follow directions. I also downloaded the free strap pattern and tute. Thank You for posting the pattern site.

This is a really interesting thread - thanks so much !

I bought the same pattern and downloaded with no problems.

I just found that this pattern can be purchased on Etsy from:
/www.etsy.com/shop/EmmalineBags#
this only applies if you are a Canadian Resident however.
Thank you everyone for all the great tips and information!

Here is a link to a free pattern for the wallet, so you can try a downloaded pattern without risking any money to see if you can use them


http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/a...instructions/7

Thank you for your help.

It's also sold on Craftsy. That's where I bought my pattern.

I just purchased this pattern and had no problem printing it. I hope this helps.

Any pattern in a PDF format will print exactly as it is printed, easy to do. I need that pattern too, and enjoyed seeing the pictures posted

Interestingly, Nancy Zieman is talking about this very same subject in her blog. All about how to use PDF files, printing, pros and cons.... here is a link;

http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/