⚠️ Note: Do not use snap (tic-tac) buttons for this project.
STEP-BY-STEP - STAGE 01 (Pockets)
Step 01
Load the pocket design file into the machine.
Step 02
Prepare the hoop with stabilizer and use a bobbin thread in the same or similar color as the fabric.
Step 03
Place the hoop in the machine and run the placement stitch.
Step 04
Place the small pocket (16x15) folded in half and pressed with an iron along the bottom guideline (as shown in photo 1) and secure it with masking tape.
At the top guideline, place the large pocket (18x15) folded in half along the top marking (as shown in photo 2) and secure it with masking tape as well.
Step 05
Step 06
Return the hoop to the machine and stitch to secure the pockets.
Step 07
Remove the hoop from the machine, take off the masking tape and stabilizer.
Set the pocket piece aside for use in Stage 02.
STEP-BY-STEP - STAGE 02 (Card Holder)
Step 01
Load the card holder design file into the machine.
Step 02
Prepare the hoop with stabilizer and use the same bobbin color
Step 03
Take the hoop to the machine and run the marking step,
continuing with the same bobbin color chosen in STEP 1 / Step 2.
Step 04
Remove the hoop from the machine and place the felt and main fabric (15x18) over the placement lines. Secure both with masking tape.
Step 05
Step 06
Return the hoop to the machine to stitch the fabric fixation and pocket placement markings (indicated by arrows on the sides).
Step 07
Continue stitching the flap design using the thread color of your choice.
Step 08
Remove the hoop from the machine, take off the tape and trim the excess fabric.
Step 09
On the back side of the hoop, secure the lining fabric (15x18) with masking tape.
On the front side, place the pocket piece from Stage 01, with the smaller pocket facing the main fabric, aligned with the marking indicated earlier.
Return to the machine and stitch to secure the pocket.
Step 10
Step 11
Remove the hoop, take off the tape, and trim excess fabric from both the back and the pocket.
Step 12
Step 13
Change the bobbin thread to the final finishing color.
Step 14
Return to the machine and stitch the final steps:
- Channel stitching
- Flap outline
- Magnetic snap placement marking (14mm)
Step 15
Remove the card holder from the hoop, tear away all stabilizer, and turn the pockets right side out.
Step 16
With the pockets turned right side out, sew the 14mm magnetic snap button onto the card holder wallet.