The extra fold give you a place to tuck in the loop. Otherwise the raw edges of the loop would show. Glad so many of you found a use for this patter!

Mamabird3, I have looked at every tutorial and cannot find the wristlet? Were you able to do it??? Your tea bag wallet is terrific!!

Maggie I am so sorry, I did not do a wristlet tutorial. I won't have time to anytime soon. I am trying to remember where i got the pattern from so I can post a link for you.

I have lost track of everything in the move and am still needing to go through the closet and find it. :)

Is there a picture of the "wristlet" that everyone keeps talking about?? Is it a pincushion or what?

that is awesome-thanks for the tute

I made several of the teabag wallets for Christmas gifts and also made a matching purse tissue holder from this tutorial: http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...r-t107636.html

They make a nice set when the fabric matches. I included a set in my box to my Secret Santa partner here on the Board. I love both of these tutorials.

Great tutorial, thanks for taking the time and effort to post this. These teabag wallets make really nice little gifts or craft sale items. I've made a bunch of these over the past couple of years.

An extra goodie
 

I made one of these as an add on goodie to send with my MR swap, turned out great!

Mamabird3, I saw the cutest little girl in the kiddy seat of a shopping cart at Walmart. She wore a pretty dress with matching wristlets on her arms. She acted as if she knew she looked pretty. What a resourceful mama! Hope you find the link to make these.

Ok ladies.. I found the pattern for the wristlet. I am not going to do a tutorial on it but it is from Lazy Girl Design. The pattern name is "Maggie". I believe it comes in two different sizes, but I enlarged the pattern to make a purse for my reading device. I also changed how I did the handle. Have fun with it!! I'll post a pic of the ones I made if I can find them.