Most adults take their identification when they leave home. They may also take health cards, debit/credit cards, cash and/or coins and other small items. Women’s wallet patterns are abundant. Men’s wallet patterns are not. This post is a unisex and men’s wallet free pattern roundup.

Introduction

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are a few months away. Wallets make great gifts and both buying wallets and buying patterns to make wallets are options. There are lots of free patterns for women’s wallets online, but fewer for men. If you’re not sure you want to commit to a men’s wallet pattern purchase or are unsure of your sewing skills, this post is for you. I’ve scoured the internet for free men’s wallet patterns so that you don’t have to.

Browsing the internet for men’s wallets lead me to two main categories of men’s wallets. They differ according to the method of construction:

• bifold
• trifold

Bifold

Bifold wallets have two equal halves with a fold in the middle. They are the most popular wallet choice for men. Bifold wallets offer convenient access to cards and cash, but can get bulky.

Trifold

Trifold wallets have two folds that divide them into three sections. Their additional compartments offer improved organization and improved carrying capacity. Bulk can also be a problem and it takes an additional unfolding step to retrieve items.

I found some great men’s wallet patterns for sale online. Several were leather, cork or other non-fraying options. My primary focus for this post is fabric wallets. Here, in no particular order, is my top picks for free men’s wallet patterns.

1) Create Kid’s Couture: Free Wallet Pattern For Men and Boys

This written tutorial is for a bifold, fabric wallet with separate pockets for cards and cash and, an optional snap closure. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be 4” by 4” (10.2 x 10.2 cm) when folded.

2) Make It Love It: Boy’s Bifold Wallet

This written tutorial is for a gender neutral, bifold, fabric wallet. The wallet features separate pockets for cards and cash and, an internal zippered coin pocket. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4” by 4.5” (10.2 x 11.4 cm) when folded.

3) Noodlehead: Basic Boy’s Wallet

This written tutorial is for a boy’s, bifold, fabric wallet. The wallet features card slots and a cash pocket. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4″ x 3.5″  (10.2 x 8.9 cm) when folded.

4) The Sewing Directory: Man’s Wallet Project

This written tutorial is for a men’s, trifold, fabric wallet. The wallet features card slots, a cash pocket, an external zippered pocket and a hook and loop closure. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4.5″ x 4.25″  (11.4 x 10.8 cm) when folded.

5) Yoan Sewing Studio: Small Trifold Wallet

This written and video tutorial is for a gender neutral, trifold, fabric wallet. The finished wallet measures ~4.5″ x 4.25″  (11.4 x 10.8 cm) when folded and features card slots, 2 cash compartments, an external zippered pocket, two hidden slots and a button snap closure.

6) Modest Maven: Bifold Wallet Tutorial

This written tutorial is for a gender neutral, bifold, fabric wallet. This wallet features inward facing card slots, a cash pocket and a snap closure. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4.5″ x 4.25″  (11.4 x 10.8 cm) when folded.

7) Bombshell Bling: Simple Fabric Wallet

This written tutorial is for a gender neutral, trifold, fabric wallet. The finished wallet measures ~4.25” x 3.5” when folded and features card slots, a cash pocket, and a hook and loop closure. Bias tape is used to finish the edges of this wallet.

8) Super Simple Sewing: Free Wallet Sewing Pattern

This written tutorial is for a gender neutral, bifold, fabric wallet and is intended for beginner sewers. The wallet features card slots, a cash pocket, an internal zippered pocket, and a button snap closure. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4.5″ x 4.5″  (11.4 x 11.4 cm) when folded.

9) Fairy Face Designs: Fabric Wallet Tutorial

This written tutorial is for a gender neutral, bifold, fabric wallet. The wallet features card slots, a cash pocket and a button snap closure. The wallet’s exterior is quilted an the instructions include an optional vinyl pocket. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4.25″ x 4″  (10.8 x 10.2 cm) when folded.

10) Bag & Wallet Sewing Patterns by ChrisW Designs: Free N Easy Wallet Tutorial

This video tutorial is for a gender neutral, trifold wallet. Make this wallet using no-fray materials like cork, vinyl, leather, faux vinyl etcetera. The wallet features five pockets for cards, cash, coupons, receipts and, a snap closure. Measurements are not given for the finished wallet. I estimate it will be ~4.5″ x 3.5″  (11.4 x 8.9 cm) when folded.

Conclusion

There are less unisex and men’s free wallet patterns available compared to women’s. Wallets are a more secure way to carry your important cards then loose in your pockets. This post is meant to provide you with some examples of masculine and gender neutral wallet options. Sew one for yourself or to make as a gift.

Do you prefer bifold, trifold or no-fold wallets? Did you like this unisex and men’s wallet free pattern roundup? Comment below and/or Pin me for later!

Tanya

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