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YOU’RE ABOUT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE A WALLET

DIYS / 
October 2019

Image of things needed to complete the DIY, including: a pair of old jeans, flat elastic cord, measuring tape, scissors, a button, sewing needle, sewing pins, thread, and lighter.Image of things needed to complete the DIY, including: a pair of old jeans, flat elastic cord, measuring tape, scissors, a button, sewing needle, sewing pins, thread, and lighter.

Nothing’s more personal than a handmade gift. Here’s a simple, surprisingly elevated DIY project using items you probably have at home.

This multipurpose foldover wallet is easy to make and easy to love. It goes with everything and is the ideal size–not too big or small–to carry just what you need. Added bonus: using recycled denim is a great way to sustainably repurpose and refresh worn-out jeans.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

A pair of old jeans

Flat elastic cord

Measuring tape

Scissors

A button

Sewing Needle

Sewing Pins

Thread

Lighter

Close up image of all the things needed for the DIY laid out on a white background, including: a pair of old jeans, flat elastic cord, measuring tape, scissors, a button, sewing needle, sewing pins, thread and a lighter.

Step 1: Cut off one pant leg, from mid-calf to the leg opening.

Step 2: Turn the pant leg inside out. Pull your flat elastic cord through the inside (make sure it’s centered) and fold it over, creating a loop. Make sure there’s enough slack on the cord to wrap around the finished wallet multiple times.

Step 3: Secure the raw edge with sewing pins to hold the fabric in place.

Step 4: Sew the raw edge shut (while it’s still inside out).

Image of pant leg with elastic cord centered and in a loop as well as the other pant leg with sewing pins to hold the raw edge fabric in place.
Step 5: Sew the button on the outside of the wallet (make sure it’s centered).
Image of button sewn on top of the pant leg with the green elastic band looped on it.
Step 6: Fold the wallet and wrap the cord around the button closure. You’re done!
Image of the finished DIY denim wallet with a neon green cord and black button closure.

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