9-Pocket Bifold Wallet Pattern

This is a pattern for a 9-pocket horizontal bifold leather wallet.

Pattern components

• Shell_Inside_Left 
  • Left side of the inside shell of the wallet
  • No trim allowance.
• Shell_Inside_Right
  • Right side of the inside shell of the wallet.
  • No trim allowance.
• Shell_Outside_Left
  • Left side of the outside shell of the wallet.
  • No trim allowance.
• Shell_Outside_Right
  • Right side of the outside shell of the wallet.
  • No trim allowance.
• Bottom_Pocket
  • Bottom Pocket of wallet.
  • Two required.
  • No trim allowance.
• T_Pocket
  • T pocket of wallet.
  • Four required.
  • Trim allowance on the sides.
• Top_Pocket
  • Top Pocket of Wallet.
  • Two required.
  • Trim allowance on the sides.

Notes

• The inside and outside wallet shell patterns are provided in two pieces each that dovetail together to allow for printing on smaller print beds. 
• This pattern was tested with 2 oz (0.8 mm) leather.
• This pattern was created with 4 mm stitching chisels in mind.
• This pattern is designed for all stitch widths from the edge to be 3 mm.
• The instructions provided here are simple assembly instructions and do not discuss things such as edge finishing or skiving.
• The holes in the pattern pieces are to reduce print material.
• Due to the sharp corners, a brim or glue may be needed to prevent the print from curling.

Pattern Assembly Instructions

Shell_Inside_Left and Shell_Inside_Right are connected to each other with dovetails to form the inside shell pattern. 

Likewise, Shell_Outside_Left and Shell_Outside_Right are connected to form the outside shell pattern.

Wallet Assembly Instructions

1. Trace and cut pieces.
   • 1x Inside shell
   • 1x Outside shell
   • 2x Bottom pocket
   • 4x T pocket
   • 2x Top pocket
2. Separate the pockets into left and right sets with each consisting of:
   • 1x Bottom pocket
   • 2x T pocket
   • 1x Top pocket
3. For each set of pockets, lay the top pocket on the bottom pocket against the bottom edge and mark where the top edge of the top pocket is on both sides. This is where the bottom of the lower of the T pockets goes.
4. For each set of pockets, set the lower T pocket in place on the bottom pocket and mark where the top edge is on both sides. This is where the bottom of the upper of the two T pockets goes.
5. For each set of pockets, place the upper T pocket and glue the left and right edges and the bottom from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
6. For each set of pockets, stitch the bottom of the upper T pocket.
7. For each set of pockets, place the lower T pocket and glue the left, right, and bottom edges from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
8. For each set of pockets, stitch the bottom of the lower T pocket.
9. For each set of pockets, place the top pocket and glue the right left and bottom edges from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
10. For each set of pockets trim the trim allowance on the right and left sides.
11. For the left set of pockets, stitch the right edge.
12. For the right set of pockets, stitch the left edge.
13. Place the left set of pockets on the grain side of the inside shell against the left edge and glue the top, bottom, and left edges from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
14. Stitch the top edge of the left set of pockets to the inside shell.
15. Place the right set of pockets on the grain side of the inside shell against the right edge and glue the top, bottom, and right edges from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
16. Stitch the top edge of the right set of pockets to the inside shell.
17. Place the assembled wallet pieces on top of the outside shell with the flesh side of the inside shell against the flesh side of the outside shell. Place the left edge of the assembled pieces against the left edge of the outside shell and glue the left edge from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
18. From the left edge of the wallet assembly to the right edge of the left pockets, glue the bottom edge from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
19. Stitch the left and bottom edges where they have been glued.
20. From the left edge of the wallet assembly to the right edge of the left pockets, glue the bottom edge from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
21. Stitch the left and bottom edges where they were glued in steps 19 and 20.
22. Place the right side of the upper portion of the wallet assembly against the right side of the outside shell and glue the right edge from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
23. From the right edge of the wallet assembly to the left edge of the right pockets, glue the bottom edge from the edge to about 5 mm (3/16") inward.
24. Stitch the right and bottom edges where they were glued in steps 22 and 23.
25. The wallet is complete.