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Step 7Sewing the Pockets
Now to assemble the wallet!
Start by lining up the non-edge stitched edges of the pocket pieces to the non-edge stitched, short sides of the inside billfold piece (the shorter of the two long pieces). The shorter pocket piece goes on top. Pin the pieces in place.
Starting at the center of the long piece, about where the wallet folds in half, start stitching around the outer perimeter, stitching through all pieces. Stitch about 1/8 inch from the edge, using a triple stitch if you have it, a straight stitch if you don't. Like edge stitching, a 3mm or 8-9 stitches/inch stitch length work well. If your machine has a walking foot, use it. It helps move the top layers about the same pace as the feed dogs move the bottom layer. The awl is useful for forcing multiple layers of thick fabric under the presser foot without sacrificing one's fingers to the needle.
Start by lining up the non-edge stitched edges of the pocket pieces to the non-edge stitched, short sides of the inside billfold piece (the shorter of the two long pieces). The shorter pocket piece goes on top. Pin the pieces in place.
Starting at the center of the long piece, about where the wallet folds in half, start stitching around the outer perimeter, stitching through all pieces. Stitch about 1/8 inch from the edge, using a triple stitch if you have it, a straight stitch if you don't. Like edge stitching, a 3mm or 8-9 stitches/inch stitch length work well. If your machine has a walking foot, use it. It helps move the top layers about the same pace as the feed dogs move the bottom layer. The awl is useful for forcing multiple layers of thick fabric under the presser foot without sacrificing one's fingers to the needle.
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