PPC29: Sketching it!

So… here we go again!

With the Double Take pattern safely in the books, it’s time to start working on our next pattern and this time I thought I would finally design a true “wallet” pattern. Oh I know, way back in 2016 we introduced the Walkabout Wallet pattern, but that design was never meant to be a true wallet pattern. It was my intention that the Walkabout Wallet pattern would be a combination wallet AND shoulder bag! It was perfect for carrying one’s wallet contents along with a phone, reading glasses and other small items into a theatre, a ballgame, or any other traveling venue securely and easily as a shoulder or a cross-body bag.

And here’s the deal… even though the Walkabout Wallet was, and continues to be a very successful pattern, it was never really meant to be a true wallet pattern. The fact is, it’s a little too tall, and a tad too fat, soft and bulky to be a true wallet.

But this time, my intention is to create…a true wallet pattern!

• • First of all— This wallet will not be as tall as the Walkabout Wallet. It’ll be more the size of a standard commercial wallet because I’d like for it to fit easily into most bags.

• • Second — I’m thinking that I will NOT be using foam stabilizer (as is our norm) for this design. I’m thinking that I’d prefer for this wallet to have a firmer, stiffer feel and foam stabilizer adds considerably to the width of a project. I’d prefer for this wallet to slip in and out of a bag with ease. I’ll include an option to add a wristlet strap for those who’d like to carry this wallet outside of a bag. 

• • Third — I’m including 2 slip pockets for paper money because I don’t know about you, but when I travel I like to have separate slots for US money and foreign money. Of course one can always use the additional slot to house a check register… (another item I can’t live without)! 
  • Fourth — I’m planning on 12 slots (six on each side) credit or loyalty cards plus a coin purse divider.

And now, it’s YOUR turn!

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