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Sewing a wallet: "Molly Bloom" instructions

05.02.2016 by Sabine Schmidt

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Self-sewn wallets are totally on-trend. With my tutorial, even beginners can sew a beautiful - and very individual wallet!

The most important things at a glance

  • In this post, I will show you how to sew a beautiful, practical, and individual wallet
  • You can easily download the free pattern for Molly Bloom in this post
  • Beautiful fabric scraps are wonderful to use for sewing
  • Non-stretch fabric is suitable for sewing, such as cotton fabric, linen, canvas, faux leather, or suede
  • The tutorial for this special wallet is also suitable for beginners

Where does the name Molly Bloom come from?

I named this zakka-style wallet after the wonderful female protagonist in James Joyce's novel Ulysses. Molly Bloom is a woman like you and me - who stands in the middle of life and knows that everything has its price.

Which brings us straight to the topic of scrap busting. You can, of course, sew Molly Bloom from a single fabric, but you can also use the quilt-as-you-go technique to piece together small fabric scraps in your favorite colors, resulting in a wallet that no one else has.

What do I need to sew the wallet?


Frequently asked questions

Is the Molly Bloom wallet also suitable for using up fabric scraps?

It is ideal for using up fabric scraps! There are no limits to your creativity :)

Is Molly Bloom also suitable for beginners?

Yes, even beginners can easily sew Molly Bloom with the detailed and illustrated instructions and achieve quick and beautiful results!

Which fabrics are suitable for sewing Molly Bloom?

The wallet can be sewn very well from any non-stretch cotton fabric, but also from linen and canvas. It also looks great made from faux leather or suede.

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Step-by-step instructions

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    Do you like the tutorial for the Molly Bloom wallet or do you have questions about it? Then feel free to leave me a comment!

    Happy simple sewing

    Sabine

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About the author

Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.