Darcie Gets Card Slots

Welcome bag maker to an all-new pattern hack! As soon as I saw the Darcie Pouch, this hack was an instant idea! The best part? I discovered that Darcie is the same width as the Cleo Everyday Wallet so her card slots fit perfectly! Win win!

Darcie is a perfect size for quick trips, so let’s dive into making her an all-in-one pouch with added card slots!

Not familiar with the Darcie Pouch pattern? Not to worry! You can find it here!

What you’ll need:

• Darcie Pouch pattern
• Exterior completed.
• The lining panel with zipper pocket completed.

Also, cut out:

• 1 card slot piece of fabric – 8 1/2″ x 17 1/4″ (21.6cm x 43.8cm)
• 1 card slot piece of interfacing – 7 1/2″ x 17 1/4″ (19cm x 43.8cm)
• 2 card slot side panels of fabric – 1 3/4″ x 6 5/8″ (4.5cm x 16.8cm)
• 2 card slot side panels of interfacing – 1 3/4 “x 6 5/8” (4.5cm x 16.8cm)

Fuse your interfacing to the card slots and card slot side panels. Your card slot interfacing will leave 1/2″ (1.3cm) on each side.

Place your card slots panel down on your work surface, wrong side up. Draw lines across it as follows –

• 2 3/4” (7cm) in from the top short edge.
• 1 3/4″ (4.4cm) along from the previous line.
• 2 1/4” (5.7cm) along from the previous line.
• 1 3/4” (4.4cm) along from the previous line.
• 2 1/4” (5.7cm) along from the previous line.
• 1 1/4” (4.4cm) along from the previous line to finish.

Turn the panel over so it is right side up. Fold the end of the panel up and over (right sides together) at the first line you drew (the 2 3/4” (7cm) line; lefthand end in the photo). Press well.

Fold the panel down and under at the second line you drew (the 1 3/4” (4.4cm) line). Press well.

Continue folding and pressing at each line until you have three visible folds/slots. The approximate finished height of your card slots should be 6 1/2” – 6 5/8″ (16.5cm – 16.8cm).

Top stitch the top of each fold using a 1/8” (0.3cm) seam allowance, ensuring you fold the rest of the panel out of the way as you go.

Refold the panel, pin the folds in place and baste down each side to secure using a 1/4” (0.6cm) seam allowance.

Starting at the top, place a card slot side panel down each short edge of the folded card slot panel, right sides together. Stitch to attach using a 1/2” (1.3cm) seam allowance and trim to 1/4” (0.6cm).

Press side panels and seams out. Top stitch using a 1/8” (0.3cm) seam allowance.

Draw a vertical line down the centre of the card slot panel. Topstitch along this line twice to secure (ensuring the card slots are sitting nice and flat) and to create two rows of card slots.

Trim any excess off the bottom of your cards slots panel so your finished panel is between 6 1/2” – 6 5/8″ (16.5cm – 16.8cm) high.

Take your Darcie Pouch lining panel pattern piece and line it up with the top edge of the card slots panel. Draw on the curve and trim any excess off each side as shown.

Mark your darts and sew as per Step 11 in the Darcie Pouch pattern. Your uppermost dart should land just under the bottom card slot fold.

Complete your Darcie Pouch as directed in the pattern.

The beauty of adding these card slots is you now have a pouch that doubles as a wallet! Perfect for those quick shopping trips or a night on the town!

Will you be trying this pattern hack out? If you do, make sure to share your Darcie Pouch in the Andrie Designs Facebook Group and tell us what you think! We love seeing your creations!

Happy Sewing

–Aimee