Fold-and-Sew Paper Wallet by bookhou

Intermediate | 17 min 44 sec

Paper Wallet
Overview00:45
Materials01:02
Cutting and painting the wallet06:41
Assembling the wallet03:48
Adding a snap05:28

Taught by bookhou

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Learn how to make a super stylish (and super functional!) wallet using a single sheet of washable paper. Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou begins by sharing her technique for painting a custom surface design onto the Kraft-Tex paper. Then, through a few simple folds and machine-sewn seams, she shows you how to turn the flat sheet into a multi-pocket wallet. Simply add a snap at the end to complete the look. This project can easily be done on a standard sewing machine at home. Though it has the durability of leather, the washable paper is much easier to work with and holds up over time.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Washable paper in any color (Arounna uses Kraft-Tex)
Acrylic paints in colors of your choice
Matte medium
Cutting mat
Clear quilting ruler
X-Acto or utility knife
Variety of craft brushes
Sewing machine and thread
Snaps
Snap setter
Hammer
Scrap wood (or surface on which to hammer)
Pen

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Learn how to:

Work with washable paper
Make patterns with acrylic paint
Measure and create a template
Sew washable paper
Add a snap with a snap setter

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow video lesson on how to sew a custom wallet with washable paper
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor, Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students