Double card holder – free PDF pattern

Compact, practical and quick to sew, this double card holder is the ideal accessory for organising your everyday essentials.

With its two compartments and two flaps, it’s perfect for storing bank cards, business cards, folded notes or loose change. Its compact size means it slips easily into a bag or pocket.

A lovely little sewing project to treat yourself… or to give as a personalised, handmade gift.

📐 Project details

• Sewing level: Beginner
• Time required: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Techniques covered:
  • Precise assembly
  • Rounded seams
    
  • Topstitching
  • Fitting press studs
• Format: Free downloadable PDF pattern (A4)

This project is ideal for:

• Using up your fabric offcuts
• Experimenting with different fabric combinations
• Making a useful and quick DIY accessory

🧵 Materials required

To sew your double card holder, you’ll need:

• 1 piece of outer fabric – (H) 20 cm x (L) 30 cm
  In the tutorial, the design is made from canvas for good structure. You can also choose poplin, thick cotton or any other suitable fabric depending on the look you want.
• 1 piece of lining fabric – (H) 20 cm x (L) 60 cm
  Made from cotton poplin, cretonne or lightweight cotton.
• 1 piece of H630-type fusible wadding – (H) 20 cm x (L) 45 cm
  This provides structure and a slight quilted effect.
• 2 sets of press studs
  To be attached using suitable pliers.
• Your usual sewing equipment:
  sewing machine, matching thread, scissors, pins or clips, iron…

Download this free PDF pattern and make a handy double card holder in just a few stitches!

The video tutorial