Double Card Holder – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

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

With its 2 compartments and 2 flaps, it holds bank cards, business cards, folded notes or small change with ease. Its compact size slips easily into a bag or a pocket.

A lovely little sewing project — to treat yourself… or to give as a personalised hand-made gift.

📐 Project details

• Sewing level: Beginner
• Making time: about 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Techniques involved:
  • Precise assembly
  • Curved seams
  • Topstitching
  • Setting press studs
• Format: free PDF pattern to download (A4 or US Letter)

This project is ideal for:

• Using up your fabric scraps
• Trying out different fabric combinations
• Making a useful, quick DIY accessory

🧵 What you need

To sew your double card holder, gather:

• 1 piece of outer fabric – (H) 20 cm × (W) 30 cm
  In the tutorial the model is made in coated canvas for good body. You can also choose poplin, a thicker cotton or any other suitable fabric depending on the finish you want.
• 1 piece of lining fabric – (H) 20 cm × (W) 60 cm
  In cotton poplin, cretonne or lightweight cotton.
• 1 piece of fusible batting, H630 type – (H) 20 cm × (W) 45 cm
  It gives structure and a light quilted effect.
• 2 sets of press studs
  To set with the appropriate pliers.
• Your usual sewing kit:
  sewing machine, matching thread, scissors, pins or clips, iron…

Download this free PDF pattern and make a practical double card holder in just a few seams!

The video tutorial