Cellphone Pouch with Wristlet Strap. This is a very easy pattern to sew up and appropriate for a confident beginner. I made this pattern in under 2 hours and the best part is that there are no fancy pattern pieces to cut out. Just a few rectangles!
There are two pockets in this wristlet, with the front designed to be a bit roomier.
This wristlet is great on those game days when you don’t want a bag with you. Roomy enough for a large smartphone, money and your ID, the swivel snap easily attaches to your car keys or even a belt loop! This is a simple and fast sew for any level of seamstress!
Before you begin:
* ALL SEAM ALLOWANCES will be 1/4” unless specified otherwise. Finished size: 5”x8”
* Please read the directions carefully before you begin.
* All cutting measurements are length x height.
* This pattern does NOT have a printable pattern. You will need pattern paper to draw the
rectangles.
Materials List
Fabric:
1/4yd *EXTERIOR* home decor OR quilting weight cotton or linen/blend fabric
1/4yd *INTERIOR* home decor OR quilting weight cotton or linen/blend fabric
1/2 yard of Pocket Fabric ( 1/4yd & 1/4yd if choosing two different pocket fabric)
Interfacing
1/2 yd of Pellon Interfacing SF101 * for interior main, and pocket pieces*
1/4 yd Fusible Fleece *exterior main*
NOTE: This is the combination I used above. You can use fleece for interior & exterior main piece, but stick to the SF101 for the pockets or it may be too bulky.
Hardware
1/2” magnetic snap or 1” x 3/4” sew-in velcro
3/4” metal D-ring
3/4” metal swivel hook
Notions
Sewing Machine
Iron & Pressing Cloth
Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Scissors
Disappearing Ink Fabric Marker
Seam ripper
Measure & Cut Fabric
(Tip: Use little post-its or sewing pin/paper to label each piece)
Exterior Main Fabric
1 rectangle ! 5 1/2” x 12 1/2”
Interior Main Fabric
1 rectangle ! 5 1/2” x 12 1/2”
Wrist Strap & Connector Piece - Coordinating Fabric
1 2” x 3”
1 2 1/2” x 14”
Front Pocket
1 rectangle 8” x 14” (you can also do 14” on fold x 8”)
Secondary (Back) Pocket
1 5 1/2” x 16” (you can also do 8” on fold x 5 1/2”)
Measure, Cut & Fuse Interfacing
Pellon SF101
1 rectangle 5 1/2” x 12 1/2” (Interior)
1 rectangle 5 1/2” x 8” (Back Pocket - Fuse to front half)
1 rectangle 14” x 8” (Front Pocket)
Fusible Fleece
1 rectangle 5 1/2” x 12 1/2” (Exterior)
1. To fuse both SF101 and Fusible Fleece, place the fusible/bumpy side against the wrong side of the fabrics. Fuse all pieces above according to manufacturer instructions. (I use a damp cloth over the interfacing as I fuse).
2. You will fuse SF101 to Interior Main Piece, Front Pocket Piece and Back Slip-In Pocket (1/2 of this will be interfaced only). You will fuse the Fusible Fleece to the Exterior Main Piece
3. Before you start sewing take out your Exterior and Interior Main Piece (5 1/2” x 12 1/2”)
4. With a round plate/bowl, curve both of the TOP short sides (see picture). It doesn’t need to be a huge curve, just enough to make it nice and rounded on the sides.
5. With your marking pen, trace around the curve your bowl made. Cut off excess fabric.
6. Take Primary and Back Slip-In Pocket fabric out. Fold it in half lengthwise then press to create a finished pocket.
7. Topstitch both pockets at the top folded edge 1/4” to finish. Press.
Magnetic Snap Installation:
8. Take out the front pocket piece. Make a dot measured 2” down from top finished edge and centered width on exterior front. Mark with a dot.
9. Place the metal disc that comes with the snap over the 2” mark. Mark the two slits with your fabric pen.
10.DO NOT CUT THROUGH BACK FABRIC!! Only exterior front!! Use your seam ripper to make a tiny opening on each slit to insert magnetic snap. (Use the female component.)
11.Flip pocket over so you can see the prongs. Add a piece of fleece or thin foam over disc to reinforce magnetic snap, then add disc over prongs and for stability. Hammer prongs facing outwards. (You may wish to add a bit of seam sealant near prongs to prevent fraying.)
11. Put the front pocket aside for now. Take out the Interior Main piece right side up.
12. Take the Back Slip-In Pocket piece right side up and place it on top of the Interior Main Piece. Match up sides and bottom and pin.
13. Baste stitch 1/8” around both sides and bottom to secure these pieces together.
14. We are now going to add the male part of the magnetic snap. You will center it widthwise again and 1” down. Mark and install it the same way you did for steps 7-9. Once completed, set aside.
Making The Front Pocket - Adding Pleats
15. Take Front Pocket out and baste stitch 1/8” on both long sides and bottom. This will keep the fabric from moving around.
16. Flip pocket so it is right side down. Take each long side and fold it over 1 1/2’” on the wrong side. Press and pin along folded side a few times with steam and/or starch to set the fold.
*** This is the pleated width I was going for, but you may opt to make your pleats closer together than mine. Just make sure your magnetic snaps line up correctly. **
17. Before you flip the pocket over, decide if you’d like to topstitch along the fold to finish. I did not do this, but you may opt to for a more polished look. If you choose not too, press the fold again before moving on.
18. Open up pocket flat again on the cutting table. Line up the right side of the pocket on top of the right side of the Interior Back/Back Slip-In Pocket piece. Pin. Stitch 1/8” down right side only. Repeat the same step for the left side, leaving bottom unstitched.
19. Gently press the Front Pocket piece flat, the fold should lie flat easily. Pin along bottom, then stitch using a 1/8” seam allowance. Press.
20. Create the Strap and Extender
Take your small strip (3" x 2") and fold the wrong sides together lengthwise and press. Open strip again, then fold the outside edges in to meet the pressed line you created, then press again. Repeat this step for the strap piece as well.
21. Take the smaller strap extender and fold it again lengthwise. Press. Stitch 1/8” on each side to finish.
** I stitch even lines across whole piece for strength. **
22. Take out your D-Ring and Swivel Clip. Take the D-Ring and slide it through the small strip and fold the strip in half. Stitch 1/4” on short end to enclose the ring.
23. Take the finished D-ring piece and place it on the inside (D-ring facing in) on the 1” space between the secondary and front pocket piece. Leaving a little of the end to hangover the side, stitch 1/8” to attach.
24. Now get out your folded strap piece. (It should look like a strip of bias tape.) Press.
25. Thread the strap through the swivel clip and let it sit in the middle for now.
26. Take the short ends of your strap, unfold them, and with right sides touching and lined up, pin.
27. Stitch along edge 1/2”. Press seam open, then re-fold again. You should now have closed strap.
28. All you need to do now is stitch 1/8” along both sides of the strap, starting with the open edge. Move the swivel out of the way when needed. Again, you may want to stitch in even intervals to make the strip more durable.
29. Lastly, stitch across the strap near swivel clip to keep it from moving around. Set aside.
30. Take your completed main exterior and main interior panels out. (The 2 curved pieces.
31.Place both panels RIGHT sides together, making sure everything is lined up. Pin around all sides and curves.
32. You are going to want to leave a opening somewhere around the upper left side, right above the secondary pocket. You will need a good 2-3” opening to turn.
33. Stitch around all sides using a 1/4” seam allowance. I like to double stitch this step. Clip corners and turn right side out. Press.
34. Close up opening by hand stitching, or you can do a 1/8” topstitching all around the wristlet.
You’re Done!!! Congrats!
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