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How to Sew an Easy 10-Minute Bifold Wallet Pouch (No Pattern Required!)
By a Bug & a Bean | Posted on 2025-12-30Learn how to sew a simple bifold wallet pouch in under 10 minutes using bias binding—no pattern required! This beginner-friendly sewing project is perfect for gifts and scrap fabric.
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This cute and extremely simple bifold wallet pouch is the perfect quick-win sewing project. With no pattern needed and just a few basic supplies, you can create a functional little pouch in under 10 minutes. It’s great for beginners, a fun scrap-busting project, and makes a lovely handmade gift for teens, teachers, or craft fair shoppers. The bias binding gives it a polished finish while keeping construction fast and frustration-free.
Supplies Needed
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- Double-fold bias tape - If you have a Hobby Lobby near you they've lowered their everyday price for this and have a great selection of colors.
- 2 cotton fabric rectangles cut to 5" x 14"
- 1 piece medium-weight fusible interfacing (cut to match fabric)
- 2 lace pieces, 5 inches each
- Plastic snap + snap plier tool
- Iron & sewing machine
Beginner Sewing Machines
Brother Sewing Machine Lightweight
This is a basic beginner sewing machine. It comes with all the essential stiches you need and is a good quality machine for the price.
Singer Patchwork Plus
This is the machine I use most often and you will see in many of my videos. It is a great price with great functionality!
Singer Quantum Stylist
This is a great hobby sewing machine that will last and save you frustration of lower end models. It even comes with an extension table for quilting.
How to Make a Simple Bifold Wallet Pouch
Apply Interfacing
Using an iron, fuse the medium-weight interfacing to the wrong side of one fabric rectangle.Sew the Outer Shape
Place the two fabric rectangles right sides together and clip or pin in place. Sew around the entire rectangle, leaving a small opening along one of the 14-inch sides for turning.Turn & Press
Turn the pouch right side out through the opening. Push out corners gently and press flat with an iron.Create the Bifold Shape
Fold each short end inward toward the center, leaving about a 1-inch gap between the folded edges. Press lightly to mark the fold lines, then unfold.Add Lace & Bias Tape to Ends
Place the lace and bias tape along each short end of the pouch. Sew in place, securing the embellishments neatly.Bind the Long Edges
Refold the wallet sides toward the center. Apply bias tape along each long edge of the wallet and sew, encasing the raw edges for a clean finish.Attach the Snap
Using your snap plier tool, attach the plastic snap to the inside center top and bottom of the wallet to complete the closure.
That’s it! You’ve just made a sweet little bifold wallet pouch that’s perfect for gift cards, cash, or tiny essentials—all in just minutes.
Video Tutorial
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