How To Make A Metal Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

I shared a tutorial before on how to make a clutch wallet with 2 credit card slots and a large pocket for notes, the middle gusseted compartment is able to hold a smartphone, this design is simply great for daily use. If you haven’t read it before, here’s the link to the tutorial ( Yvonne Clutch Wallet DIY )

We now have an upgraded version of that particular kisslock frame mentioned in that tutorial, it comes with a sided O ring, which allows you to add a wrist band for the wallet and brings even further functionality to it.

Metal Kisslock Purse Frame for Wristlet Wallet DIY | SUPPLY4BAG AU

WHAT YOU NEED

Metal Purse Frames :

Fabrics:

  • Patterned fabric for the exterior
  • Solid coloured quilting fabric for the interior

Other supplies:

  • 1 fat quarter of fusible light weighted interfacing
  • 1 tube of permanent glue ( such as UHU )

 

STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL

CUTTING THE FABRIC PIECES & INTERFACING

A. Cut one patterned fabric in 9 x 10 inches rectangle shape for the exterior.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

B. Cut one rectangle interfacing in 8 ¼ x 9 inches.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

C. Cut one solid coloured fabric in 9 x 22 inches for the pocket and card holders of interior.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

FUSING

A. Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of exterior fabric. 

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

B. Then press down the iron with slight pressure, lift and glide till all fabric is fused.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

 

MAKING THE POCKET AND CARD HOLDERS

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

 

A. Fold the interior fabric in half along the marked fold line 3, right sides together and press.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

B. Referring to above pocket and card holder diagram, fold the pocket, wrong sides together, alone Fold Line 2, and press.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

C. Then, fold along the Fold Line 1, right sides together and press.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

D. Turn the fabric to other side, fold along the Fold Line 4, wrong sides together and press.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

E. Then, fold along the Fold Line 5, right sides together and press.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

F. Topstitch the Fold Line 2 and 4, 1/8 inch from the edge. How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

G. Stitch a line down the center of the cardholder to make 2 card-size pockets, backtacking at both ends.

How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

H. Top stitch the side seams to secure it, leaving a 1/8 inch seams allowance. How to Sew a Card Holder for Kisslock Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

 

SEWING UP THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

A. With the exterior piece and interior piece right sides facing together, line up the edges.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

B. Sew along the edge of the fleece, leaving topside unstitched.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

C. Trim off the excessive fabric and four corners.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

D. Pull the exterior out through the unstitched side, now the bag is right side out, then press.

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

E. Stitch the top opening 1/8 inch from the edge, then topstitch the exterior fabric along edges using 1/8 inch seam

How To Make A Kisslock Frame Wristlet Wallet | SUPPLY4BAG AU

How To Glue Wristlet Wallet into Metal Purse Frame | SUPPLY4BAG AU

GLUE THE CLUTCH WALLET

A. Spread a thin line of the glue along the channel from one hinge to another. Let the glue to dry for a 3 – 5 minutes.

How To Glue Wristlet Wallet into Metal Purse Frame | SUPPLY4BAG AU

B. Then push the fabric edge into the channel of the frame, a flat-head screwdriver will be helpful to work the way around.

How To Glue Wristlet Wallet into Metal Purse Frame | SUPPLY4BAG AU

C. Repeat the same step for other side of the frame channel.

How To Glue Wristlet Wallet into Metal Purse Frame | SUPPLY4BAG AU

D. Allow for 30 minutes for the glue to dry thoroughly, gently use the frame crimper to press along the frame for a more secure finish.

How To Glue Wristlet Wallet into Metal Purse Frame | SUPPLY4BAG AU

SEW A DETACHABLE WRISTLET STRAP

How to Sew a Detachable Wristlet Strap for Wallet Clutch | SUPPLY4BAG AU

How to Sew a Detachable Wristlet Strap for Wallet Clutch | SUPPLY4BAG AU

TA'DA, THE KISSLOCK FRAME WRISTLET WALLET HAS BEEN MAKE !!!

How to Sew a Detachable Wristlet Strap for Wallet Clutch | SUPPLY4BAG AU

 How to Sew a Detachable Wristlet Strap for Wallet Clutch | SUPPLY4BAG AU

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