Free Phone Case & Wallet Sewing Pattern

A Detailed Step-by-Step Sewing Guide

If you’re tired of carrying a bulky purse when you only need your phone and a few essentials, this project is for you. This DIY phone case and wallet combo is compact, stylish, and highly functional. It features:

• A magnetic snap closure for security
• A zippered coin pocket on the back
• Two hidden card slots under the flap
• Optional crossbody strap for hands-free use

It’s perfect for quick outings like coffee runs, walks, or errands.

Size & Compatibility

This pattern is designed for phones up to:

• 3” x 6” (7.6 x 15.2 cm)

Fits well:

• iPhone X, 7, 8
• Smaller phones (iPhone 4, older Samsung models)

❗ Not suitable for Plus/Max-sized phones unless you enlarge the pattern.

Materials Needed

Fabric & Interfacing

• ¼ yard total fabric (can mix prints; great for scraps)
• ¼ yard fusible fleece (for padding)
• ¼ yard woven interfacing (for structure)

Hardware

• 1 magnetic snap
• 1 zipper (minimum 5”)
• 2 D-rings (½” size)
• 2 swivel clips (optional strap)

Tools

• Sewing machine
• Thread
• Pins or clips
• Zipper foot
• Scissors / rotary cutter
• Iron

Cutting Guide

Exterior Fabric

• 2 × 6½” x 4½” (front & back)
• 2 × 4½” x 4½” (card slots)
• 1 × 2” x 4½” (zipper binding)
• 1 × 5” x 4½” (coin pocket)

Lining & Flap Fabric

• 2 × 6½” x 4½” (lining)
• 2 × 6½” x 3½” (flap)
• 2 × 2” x 2” (D-ring tabs)
• 1 × 2” x 40–50” (strap)

Interfacing

• Fusible fleece:
  • 2 × 6½” x 4½”
  • 1 × 6½” x 3½”
• Woven interfacing:
  • 2 × 6½” x 4½”
  • 1 × 6½” x 3½”

Step 1: Apply Interfacing

This step ensures durability and structure.

1. Fuse fleece to the wrong side of exterior pieces
2. Fuse woven interfacing to lining pieces
3. For flap:
   • One piece gets fleece
   • One piece gets woven interfacing

Follow manufacturer instructions carefully.

Step 2: Create the Flap

1. Take the flap piece with woven interfacing
2. Mark the center, 1” from the edge
3. Install the male side of magnetic snap

Sew the Flap

4. Place flap pieces right sides together (RST)
5. Sew 3 sides (leave top open)
6. Clip corners
7. Turn right side out
8. Press neatly
9. Topstitch along edges for a clean finish

Step 3: Make the Wallet Back

A. Hidden Card Slots

1. Fold each card slot piece in half (RST)
2. Sew one edge
3. Turn right side out and press
4. Topstitch the folded edge

Attach to back panel:

• First slot: 1” below top edge
• Second slot: ½” below first slot

Stitch along bottom edges only.

B. Zipper & Coin Pocket

1. Fold zipper binding strip in half (wrong sides together)
2. Align with zipper edge → sew using zipper foot
3. Wrap binding around zipper → stitch down

Attach Flap

4. Insert flap edge under binding (~¼”)
5. Stitch across to secure
6. Trim excess flap fabric

Add Coin Pocket

7. Fold coin pocket in half (wrong sides together)
8. Align fold over zipper bottom edge
9. Stitch twice for durability

Attach to Back Panel

10. Position assembly above card slots
11. Stitch along binding lines
12. Baste sides and trim zipper ends

Step 4: Front Panel & D-Rings

Magnetic Snap

1. Mark center point 1½” below top edge
2. Install female snap piece

D-Ring Tabs

1. Fold square:
   • Half
   • Edges to center
   • Fold again (like bias tape)
2. Topstitch edges
3. Insert D-ring
4. Attach to sides of front panel:
   • About 1” below top edge
   • Baste in place

Step 5: Final Assembly

Attach Lining

1. Place lining piece right side down on back panel
2. Sew top edge
3. Press seam open

Repeat for front panel.

Assemble Entire Wallet

4. Place front and back pieces right sides together
5. Align seams carefully
6. Pin around edges

Sew

7. Stitch around entire edge
8. Leave 3” opening in lining bottom

Finish

9. Clip corners and trim bulk
10. Turn right side out through opening
11. Press edges
12. Sew opening closed

Push lining neatly inside using a tool.

Optional: Crossbody Strap

1. Fold strap strip:
   • Lengthwise
   • Raw edges inward
   • Fold again
2. Topstitch edges
3. Attach swivel clips
4. Clip onto D-rings

Final Result

You now have a compact, stylish phone wallet that includes:

• Secure phone storage
• Card organization
• Coin zipper pocket
• Optional crossbody function

Tips for Best Results

• Use contrasting fabrics for a designer look
• Match thread color for clean finishing
• Always press seams for a professional finish
• Test snap placement before installing

Conclusion

This project is quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for gifts. Once you make one, you’ll want several in different fabrics!

If you share your creation online, tag your work to inspire others—handmade accessories like this are always a hit.

Happy sewing!