It’s Pattern Release Day for my newest pattern, the Allegra Wallet! I absolutely love this new pattern. I’ve been working on this pattern off and on for over a year. After Christmas I got serious about it and worked out the kinks. This wallet is both stylish and practical.

The original inspiration was a similar frame wallet I saw online, but I wanted to put my own stamp on it. I decided to also draft a smaller version to be used with a shorter frame. I also know that lots of bag makers don’t feel comfortable with using purse frames, so I designed a version with zipper. That means that between the two sizes and frame or zipper options, there are four variations in this pattern! There are also a couple other ways to customize. You can add strap attachments and a strap to the large size, and you can also change one of the cash slots into a gusseted phone compartment. Some phones are small enough to fit in the frame/zipper section, but my phone is too big, so I used the phone compartment option for my own wallet.

If you need help finding frames for this pattern, I wrote a blog post here with some information.

The pattern is on sale this weekend through Monday, U.S. Eastern time.

And now, I will showcase all my tester versions. A lot of my testers made multiple wallets! They really loved this pattern too, and I’m so excited for you to see what they made. If they made any modifications, I’ll make a note out of it.

Small with Zipper

Amber Marriot: Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok

Small with Frame

Tanya Ruth Davis: Instagram. Added wristlet

Large with Frame

Elona Namor. She made a wristlet as well as the strap.

Stacy Muth: Facebook. Lengthened D-ring straps. Isn’t that glow-in-the-dark fabric so cool!

Large with Zipper

Rose McKeller. Custom strap (isn’t it cool!)

Stacy Muth: Facebook. Longer D-ring straps

Tanya Ruth Davis: Instagram. Adjustable Crossbody strap.

That is all of them! Make sure to follow the links to the testers’ other pages and see all of their amazing sewing! I have a great team of testers. They help me troubleshoot, catch typos, and polish each one of my patterns.

Testimonials

I asked my testers to let me know their thoughts on the pattern. Here are a few of their comments:

“Well designed, slim line but spacious wallet/purse. Great construction techniques and a beautiful finished product.”
“I absolutely adore this pattern. I expect to make many many more of these in all the variations.”
“I really enjoyed testing the Allegra pattern. It has classic lines and a variety of pockets to ensure I have everything I need with me. The pattern also offered some new techniques that cleverly allowed the pattern to come together for a beautiful finished piece. The flexibility of zipper or kiss clasp and two different size options allow for additional creativity. I really enjoyed this pattern and am already planning fabric for the next one.”
“I absolutely loved making this pattern! It has such a great design and shape. The videos were extremely helpful, especially for some techniques that were new to me.”
“Wonderfully written pattern that has a very neat trick to reduce bulky edges. the wallet is slim and elegant and holds many things despite it size.”

The Allegra Wallet pattern is on sale through Monday.

Allegra Wallet PDF Sewing Pattern

$10.00

Sew your own frame/zipper wallet with this digital download, a PDF sewing pattern that you can download and print from your home computer.

The Allegra Wallet, an original Toriska pattern, is an elegant wallet with a place for everything. The pattern can be made with a metal frame or with a zipper instead. It is available in two sizes. The large size has 12 card slots and the small has 5 card slots. Both have a zipper change pocket and two other pockets for cash or other long items. The large size has an optional phone compartment and shoulder strap as well. This unique and stylish wallet will hold everything you need! It is suitable for intermediate sewers.

Dimensions:

Small: 5” wide x 4.5” tall x 1.5” deep while folded, 13” long opened (12.7 x 11.5 x 3.8 cm, 33 cm)

Large: 9” wide x 4.5” tall x 2” deep while folded, 13” long opened (22.9 x 11.5 x 7.6 cm, 33 cm)

Fabric and interfacing requirements:

(See last picture for exact amounts)

- Exterior fabric, lining fabric

- Fusible Fleece interfacing

- Woven fusible interfacing

- Scraps of Medium-weight sew-in interfacing

- Stiff interfacing such as Peltex, Decovil Light or Heavy, Pellon 926, etc

- (1) rectangle purse frame, 4.5"x3" or 8"x3" OR 1 9" zipper for size Small or 1 12" zipper for size Large

- (1) lining zipper, 4" for the Small, 6" for the Large

More tester photos here.

WHERE DO I BUY THESE FRAMES?

I also include a fairly lengthy list on my blog of online sources located around the world who sell these frames. Check out https://www.toriska.com/blog/2022/2/19/purse-frames-for-allegra-wallet

You will receive a zipped file with three files:

1. The first is the A4/letter file with pattern instructions. This pattern includes 41 pages of instructions, with detailed diagrams and links to a video tutorial.There are 12 pages of the printable pattern for the Large and 9 for the Small, but there is also a Cut Chart for rectangle pieces to eliminate most of the paper pieces. Pattern instructions are given in both inches and centimeters. This can be printed on Letter or A4 paper.

2. The second file is an A0/copyshop file meant to be printed at a copy shop or on a large format printer. This is one page. There is a print release on that file in the bottom left corner.

3. The third file is a Projector file. An increasing number of people are utilizing projectors for sewing. This file includes several layers with a 1” and 4 cm grid each on their own layer and each size on a layer. There are also inverted layers, which have a black background and white lines and work better on certain fabrics. The exterior, lining and interfacing pieces are each on their own page.

The A0 and Projector files were included April 2023. If you purchased the pattern before this, contact me through the Contact link to receive the new files.

Note about Digital products:

Upon purchase, your download link will be available for 24 hours from when you first click on the download link. If you miss your chance to download or lose your pattern (your computer crashes, etc), contact me through the Contact link at the bottom of the page for a replacement link.

Discounts

Receive a 10% discount on orders over $18 with the code: TENPERCENT

Receive a 15% discount on orders over $25 with the code: FIFTEENPERCENT

Receive a 20% discount on orders over $35 with the code: TWENTYPERCENT

Errata/Updates

-4/18/23- Projector and A0 files added

Pattern Release: Allegra Wallet