I sewed a cash spending envelope system about 2 years ago and have been using it ever since. It worked pretty good but had a couple of flaws and was also getting worn from so much use.
you can see it here and read a little about my method.
I wanted a new one and searched for some tutorials. I did not ever find one exactly like I wanted but I did like this one
Except hers is made from oilcloth. I like oilcloth but I tried to buy some in my town a few months ago and no store here carries it.
I used that tutorial, but for fabric. So I added a 1/2 inch for seam allowances to all the pieces, added some batting to the base and back pockets for a little stability and used less pockets.
Since I am trying to use-down my craft supplies, I made this strictly from supplies on hand too.
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| a little larger than a regular wallet or billfold but I think this size and number of pockets will suit me. |
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| to make the labels, I just used some bias tape and rubber stamps, then I machine-sewed on the labels. |
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| I put my rewards cards in the front pocket. Change is in it's own pocket and the only one with a zipper. On the oilcloth tutorial, she used zippers on 6 pockets, but I did not need that many pockets. And the pockets that hold paper money and receipts are deep enough that I don't think mine will require zippers to be secure. |
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| the back has a pocket for my checkbook. The checkbook cover already has a spot for my license, insurance cards and money cards so I did not make special pockets for them on this wallet. It may seem silly to mainly use cash for spending and then to also carry credit cards and a checkbook but this system works for me. If you have any questions, I will be happy to try to answer them but I don't have any plans to do a real tutorial. |
I like it. I've been wanting to make myself a new wallet for my cash envelopes. Need to look at that tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLike Mary Ann, I'll be taking a look at the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a creative lady, you inspire me very much!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day, Cindy
I like this. And I like the material you used. :)
ReplyDeleteI was so hoping that you would post a picture of this. I love it! You need to make some and sell them on etsy.
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ReplyDeleteHow neat. What a wonderful job you did. Miss Candi said tell Theo he would love the weather here. It is nice and sunny today.:)
Hugs,
Elizabeth
This is such pretty fabric. If it works for you to carry credit cards even though you are paying cash for things, then by all means do! Whenever I leave my credit cards behind, it seems I always needed it so better to keep it with me. I use both but mainly try to pay in cash or use debit, esp. for groceries, then I can get cashback and not have to pay the $1.50 for cash withdrawals. BTW, I've just noticed that you have listed my blog on your side bar. I'm very honoured. ((Hugs))
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