I've been watching many NCW videos before I attempt my first one and I have to say that yours is the BEST video ever! Tomorrow morning this will be the first thing on my agenda. Thank you for your clear instructions and your awesome tips!🤩
Yeah! That’s great! Are you in the fb group Sew Whatever? I could see it if you post it there. Or the NCW addicts group. Just a thought! So congrats on a great sewing sessions!!
I’m on my 3rd NCW ever. And I’ve only ever followed your tutorial. It’s wonderful. I’m about to watch your tutorial for the mini NCW next. Thank you for letting me sew along with you. ❤️💜❤️💜
Sorry for the delayed response. I somehow missed your comment. I’m so sorry! Yes I have done a double zip. I’m not sure which video it was at the moment. I will check for you. Again, so sorry for the delay!
Alrighty! You and I sat down yesterday and followed all your little tips and hacks, and it was such a pleasant outcome. Two other benefits of your method is it’s so much faster to cut and get to sewing! Thanks, we had some fun in my studio yesterday!
Another great video. Appreciate you sharing. I just added the 8700 to compliment my 1541. Love having the option to sew different weights of fabrics. Quilt piecing on the 8700 is a definite time saver in my opinion.
Oh man that’s what I’m wanting it for. The quilt piecing and the table it comes with. I have my domestic if I need to zig zag anything so it would be a nice machine to add to my collection.
Hi! :-) I´m watching your videos from Germany and I really like your style of doing your work. :-) You are friendly and authentic and I´m looking forward to your next video! :-) - Monika -
I like the way you did the ncw. It seems easier to put together and easier to work with while making it. I have done the large and mini and boy did it take a lot out of me to make them but the way you are doing, will be a breeze to do. Thanks for the informative video.
You’re welcome! Same here. It was so much work! Lol This is so much easier! Now I need to try the double zipper for the zipper pouch. It can’t be too hard can it? Lol
All the tricks I’ve been thinking should be possible, you did them! Plus some ridiculously awesome tricks for the flap. This is my next NCW! Oh and your dog absolutely should always make an appearance! He’s adorable. And an FYI, the Tandy silver leather marker comes right off of vinyl with a little rubbing alcohol on a cosmetic pad. I mean I wouldn’t go making big long marking lines, but small tick marks with completely come off.
Thanks! I’m so happy to have figured out some of these tricks. This is my favorite wallet to make now. Thanks for the tip on the leather pen. I’ll keep that in mind next time 😎
Thank you so much from UK for your tutorials! You are an absolute star! Would you tell us which is the ruler within the measurement from the centre please? xx
Only just found your videos, really like the way you have done the ncw, will now binge watch your videos . I see one of the comments mentions adding an inch to the flap, did I miss that bit in the video xx
I may have not mentioned it. I do add an inch to the straight side of the flap. I do not change the location of the snaps. Attach those just like you would according to the pattern. The added inch gives it just enough more space to fit all my stuff and still close securely when it isn’t packed full.
@@renpuffinberger6664 will do! If you ever decide to make the xxl ncw I’d love to see. Been on my list of things I’d like to make. Have a beautiful weekend!
Well I did a test run tonight on the xxl NCW. Yikes! Not sure if I did my calculations wrong or what. But wow. It’s huge and my snap was waaayyy off. I did cut out two patterns so I will try to do a video tomorrow. I’m pretty sure my calculations are off. Dang it
Have you done a double zip pocket for this wallet? I’m loving the way you do your wallet with all these hacks. I’m trying to wrap my brain around doing it with two zipper pockets. And I just can’t. Lol
I really really love your card slot tutorial. Have you adapted that method to any of the other wallets out there? If you did, that would be great. I am going to purchase this pattern and give your method a try. Thanks so much!
Thank you! I love it too! Lol. No I have not applied it towards any other wallets or bags. I’m sure you could add cards slots inside of your smaller cross body bags instead of zipper pockets. I’ll have to give that a try and see what I can do. Thanks for the idea!!
Ugh they are. I can NEVER get them perfect. No matter how hard I try. The way I see it, you can still use a pretty cotton fabric on the whole wallet if you want then just use waterproof canvas on the card slots. It goes together so much more smoothly.
Enjoyed the video and I like the idea of no interfacing. Also, where did you get your table/sewing cabinet? I have a Bernina machine and would like for it to be flush with table top.
The beehive is a quilt block from Lori Holt's Farmgirl Vintage 2 book. I just love all of her designs and fabrics. You should check it out! Its super cute!
Your videos are so good!! Thank you! Since you only sewed an inch and a half or so to stitch the zipper pocket to the card slots - that doesn’t sound like the bottom of the zipper pocket would be closed. How do you keep change from migrating o out of the bottom and is taking the cotton at the bottom going to unravel?
I did this without interfacing the front flap with WPC and 2 ounce chrome tan, soft temper leather and I needed the Decovil Light on the leather to stabilize it, just in case anyone tries to do leather without interfacing. For my next version, I'm trying a front flap made of two pieces of not-interfaced leather to see how that does. Edit: it still needs Decovil, I just tried it.
I am a little confused...I know you only need a short line of stitching to hold the zipper pocket to the card slot liner but I though you needed to sew the whole thing to the outer part before you put on your rivets.
Actually this is my way of getting around that. I never liked the look of the stitching on my exterior side of the wallet. It was always crooked or something. So I sew the card slot piece to the zipper pocket then the rivets will actually keep those pieces in place and I won’t have to see that line of stitching. Hope I explained that ok
Ren, I really like your video. You do a great job teaching. I did a sew along with it. I like not having the box sewen on the outside but is there some way to attach the slots to the lining without sewing the box? Maybe it’s not necessary. Thanks. I’m looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.
Yes there is. If you watch some of my other NCW wallet videos I go over how I add the card slots to the zipper panel. That step is necessary if you don’t want to see the box. At least that’s the only way I’ve found to do it. If I remember and get a chance to, maybe I’ll do a short video on how it’s done. But I’d suggest taking a look at my other videos and fast forwarding to the lining parts and checking those out. 😊
@@renpuffinberger6664 thank you. That’s great news. I really like your method. I did discover that I needed a very sharp needle. Do you use a leather needle with the canvas? Thanks.
Good question. I don’t believe I’ve done that in one of my videos yet. It’s kinda hard to explain. Maybe search ‘adding a strap to an NCW wallet’ and see if something pops up? So sorry I can’t help more
I chose to place 2tabs between the flap and the oval parts, one on each side. I chose 1/2 inch d rings and made a 1/2 inch sliding strap. Wired very well. I chose to make the wallet as per your tutorial. Thank you
I'm watching with my pug and my heart jumped with joy when you showed your pug 🥰
Thank you for this great tutorial. I hate the card slots and your way seems great!! I will make another one because of your method. Thanks😀
You’re welcome! I hated the card slots as well. Love the wallet but not those slots! Lol
Great tips especially with the card slots and placing the flap, thank you so much ❤
I've been watching many NCW videos before I attempt my first one and I have to say that yours is the BEST video ever! Tomorrow morning this will be the first thing on my agenda. Thank you for your clear instructions and your awesome tips!🤩
Awesome! Thank you! I hope it goes well for you!
@@renpuffinberger6664 It went really well, thank you! Wish I could post a photo here to show you but yes, I'm very happy with the result. 🤗
Yeah! That’s great! Are you in the fb group Sew Whatever? I could see it if you post it there. Or the NCW addicts group. Just a thought! So congrats on a great sewing sessions!!
@@renpuffinberger6664 Yes I'm in the Sew Whatever group and I did post it there. Thanks for telling me about the NCW Addicts group, that's perfect!
My grandma always said when your nose itch you were going to get some unexpected money. Good luck!
Thanks for the videos love them!
Thank you!
Very innovative!!!! Loved your video! I will be following your channel!!! That wallet is stunning!!
Aww thank you! I haven’t put any new videos out in a while. Hopefully I can get back to it after the new year!
Please consider doing a video on how you enlarged the NCW. Enjoyed the video
Best instructional video I have seen.. Thank you so much
I’m on my 3rd NCW ever. And I’ve only ever followed your tutorial. It’s wonderful. I’m about to watch your tutorial for the mini NCW next. Thank you for letting me sew along with you. ❤️💜❤️💜
Sorry for the delayed response. I somehow missed your comment. I’m so sorry! Yes I have done a double zip. I’m not sure which video it was at the moment. I will check for you. Again, so sorry for the delay!
It turned out great. Soooo pretty. Thanks for your tips.
Brilliant Thankyou watching from Adelaide Australia
Alrighty! You and I sat down yesterday and followed all your little tips and hacks, and it was such a pleasant outcome. Two other benefits of your method is it’s so much faster to cut and get to sewing! Thanks, we had some fun in my studio yesterday!
Lol. I love this! I’m glad we had so much fun! 🤓 The absolute best part is less work!!! Am I right?! Lol
Thank you for this tutorial. You have a great teaching style
You have to consider that with giveaways we may be far away from you. Like the UK !
Love that NCW so pretty. I follow your tutorials to put both mini and wallet together....so much easier. Thank you!
Another great video. Appreciate you sharing. I just added the 8700 to compliment my 1541. Love having the option to sew different weights of fabrics. Quilt piecing on the 8700 is a definite time saver in my opinion.
Oh man that’s what I’m wanting it for. The quilt piecing and the table it comes with. I have my domestic if I need to zig zag anything so it would be a nice machine to add to my collection.
Hi! :-)
I´m watching your videos from Germany and I really like your style of doing your work. :-) You are friendly and authentic and I´m looking forward to your next video! :-)
- Monika -
I like the way you did the ncw. It seems easier to put together and easier to work with while making it. I have done the large and mini and boy did it take a lot out of me to make them but the way you are doing, will be a breeze to do. Thanks for the informative video.
You’re welcome! Same here. It was so much work! Lol This is so much easier! Now I need to try the double zipper for the zipper pouch. It can’t be too hard can it? Lol
I love your videos.. explained in details.. and no rush.. love it
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just completed a wallet with your exact steps and hacks and OMG, game changer.
I know right?! Lol you’re very welcome! I’m glad I could help. I Love the pattern but these little hacks definitely change it up a bit.
Thanks for your fabulous tips & tricks🤩 That wallet looks amazing! I enjoy your videos, will be watching for your next one😃
I just bought the trailblazer and NCW pattern, came to you tube and found your channel! New Subbie! Love your style!
Awesome! Thank you! Have fun sewing them!
That's a gorgeous wallet love the tutorial on card slots.
Thanks so much 😊
All the tricks I’ve been thinking should be possible, you did them! Plus some ridiculously awesome tricks for the flap. This is my next NCW! Oh and your dog absolutely should always make an appearance! He’s adorable.
And an FYI, the Tandy silver leather marker comes right off of vinyl with a little rubbing alcohol on a cosmetic pad. I mean I wouldn’t go making big long marking lines, but small tick marks with completely come off.
Thanks! I’m so happy to have figured out some of these tricks. This is my favorite wallet to make now. Thanks for the tip on the leather pen. I’ll keep that in mind next time 😎
THANK YOU !!! 🙂🙂🙂
I truly enjoyed this video and learnt quite a lot, many thanks
Thank you so much from UK for your tutorials! You are an absolute star! Would you tell us which is the ruler within the measurement from the centre please? xx
Only just found your videos, really like the way you have done the ncw, will now binge watch your videos . I see one of the comments mentions adding an inch to the flap, did I miss that bit in the video xx
I may have not mentioned it. I do add an inch to the straight side of the flap. I do not change the location of the snaps. Attach those just like you would according to the pattern. The added inch gives it just enough more space to fit all my stuff and still close securely when it isn’t packed full.
Awesome job and pretty fabric
Very nice tutorial! Motivates me to make one with your tips/tricks. Thank you!
I’m happy I gave you some inspiration! I love when that happens!! Please come back and tell me how it went!!!
@@renpuffinberger6664 will do! If you ever decide to make the xxl ncw I’d love to see. Been on my list of things I’d like to make. Have a beautiful weekend!
Maybe I can give the xxl a try sometime this week. I’ve been curious to see how big it turns out to be.
@@renpuffinberger6664 Thank you so much for being an ncw pioneer! 💪
Well I did a test run tonight on the xxl NCW. Yikes! Not sure if I did my calculations wrong or what. But wow. It’s huge and my snap was waaayyy off. I did cut out two patterns so I will try to do a video tomorrow. I’m pretty sure my calculations are off. Dang it
thankyou Ren, I have made a couple of NCW I think this way is a lot better, I will certainly be giving it a try
Have you done a double zip pocket for this wallet? I’m loving the way you do your wallet with all these hacks. I’m trying to wrap my brain around doing it with two zipper pockets. And I just can’t. Lol
Making a double zipper pocket for the Mini NCW
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great job you make it look so easy and I have made 4 and only one turned out.
Thanks. Doing the card slots this way will definitely save you some time and energy. It’s just so much simpler.
You are awesooooommmmmmeeeee!!! (I said that last word in a sing songy Way)😊
I really really love your card slot tutorial. Have you adapted that method to any of the other wallets out there? If you did, that would be great. I am going to purchase this pattern and give your method a try. Thanks so much!
Thank you! I love it too! Lol. No I have not applied it towards any other wallets or bags. I’m sure you could add cards slots inside of your smaller cross body bags instead of zipper pockets. I’ll have to give that a try and see what I can do. Thanks for the idea!!
you’re absolutely right when making the card slots from interfaced quilting cotton ..there terrible all wonky and uneven .x
Ugh they are. I can NEVER get them perfect. No matter how hard I try. The way I see it, you can still use a pretty cotton fabric on the whole wallet if you want then just use waterproof canvas on the card slots. It goes together so much more smoothly.
Very nice and informative video can you kindly shate the link where you purchase the whole puncher.
General Tools 72 Leather Hole Punch Tool, 5/64 Inch to 3/16 Inch www.amazon.com/dp/B00004T7WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_36doRWs341mAZ
I use a citrus peeler to get into the corners without cutting things - works great
Very good idea. Thanks
Enjoyed the video and I like the idea of no interfacing. Also, where did you get your table/sewing cabinet? I have a Bernina machine and would like for it to be flush with table top.
Please tell me about the beehive in the background. Love your tutorials.
The beehive is a quilt block from Lori Holt's Farmgirl Vintage 2 book. I just love all of her designs and fabrics. You should check it out! Its super cute!
Your videos are so good!! Thank you! Since you only sewed an inch and a half or so to stitch the zipper pocket to the card slots - that doesn’t sound like the bottom of the zipper pocket would be closed. How do you keep change from migrating o out of the bottom and is taking the cotton at the bottom going to unravel?
Your personality is so dang cute 😊
I did this without interfacing the front flap with WPC and 2 ounce chrome tan, soft temper leather and I needed the Decovil Light on the leather to stabilize it, just in case anyone tries to do leather without interfacing. For my next version, I'm trying a front flap made of two pieces of not-interfaced leather to see how that does.
Edit: it still needs Decovil, I just tried it.
Thank you so much! Very good to know!
I am a little confused...I know you only need a short line of stitching to hold the zipper pocket to the card slot liner but I though you needed to sew the whole thing to the outer part before you put on your rivets.
Actually this is my way of getting around that. I never liked the look of the stitching on my exterior side of the wallet. It was always crooked or something. So I sew the card slot piece to the zipper pocket then the rivets will actually keep those pieces in place and I won’t have to see that line of stitching. Hope I explained that ok
Ren, I really like your video. You do a great job teaching. I did a sew along with it. I like not having the box sewen on the outside but is there some way to attach the slots to the lining without sewing the box? Maybe it’s not necessary. Thanks. I’m looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.
Yes there is. If you watch some of my other NCW wallet videos I go over how I add the card slots to the zipper panel. That step is necessary if you don’t want to see the box. At least that’s the only way I’ve found to do it. If I remember and get a chance to, maybe I’ll do a short video on how it’s done. But I’d suggest taking a look at my other videos and fast forwarding to the lining parts and checking those out. 😊
Making ANOTHER Mini NCW is the title of my video where I show how I add my card slots. Fast forward to minute 29.
@@renpuffinberger6664 thank you. I’ll be checking it out this afternoon.
That is beautiful fore real
Hi. I asked a while ago about a ruler with a 0 in the centre. Would you bw able to let us know the name or where to buy please? tks
This is the link to the one I bought. Fiskars 2x14 Inch Acrylic... www.amazon.com/dp/B009GIFDR2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
If the link doesn’t work, type this into the search bar on Amazon.
Fiskars 2x14 Inch Acrylic Centering Ruler
@@renpuffinberger6664 thank you x
Ren, have you had any complaints that coins slipped through to the other side when using the zipper pocket as a coin pocket?
No I haven’t. I use these wallets every single day and have never had any coins slip to the other side.
@@renpuffinberger6664 thank you. That’s great news. I really like your method. I did discover that I needed a very sharp needle. Do you use a leather needle with the canvas? Thanks.
No I didn’t use a special needle. Just eh basic ones that came with my industrial machine. I think they are a size 19.
@@renpuffinberger6664 Thank you. That’s good to know.
I have both patterns for the NCW please can you tell me REN where I’m to add the inch on the flap ...is it just on the straight edge ? X
Yes on the straight edge. Which would also be considered the top of the flap.
Where do you purchase your name tag from
Typically I get them from www.moremeknow.com but I have purchased them off of Etsy as well. They say Handmade on them
Where could you add a tab or tabs for a strap?
Good question. I don’t believe I’ve done that in one of my videos yet. It’s kinda hard to explain. Maybe search ‘adding a strap to an NCW wallet’ and see if something pops up? So sorry I can’t help more
I chose to place 2tabs between the flap and the oval parts, one on each side. I chose 1/2 inch d rings and made a 1/2 inch sliding strap. Wired very well. I chose to make the wallet as per your tutorial. Thank you
You explained it very well lol. That’s what I do as well.
Did you add a inch to the flap?
Yup. I sure do.
Have you ever put 2 zippers in your NCW?
I have not. Yet. lol I am planning on it the next time I make one. I'll try to do a short video of that part when I do.