Designing a coupon wallet? DONE Pics added in #6

[breylormom]

I am looking for design, not sewing, tips. How would you design your own "ideal" coupon wallet? What features would you want it to have?

Thanks

[breylormom]

hmmmm? No suggestions?

Well....I am thinking maybe a 2 sided wallet. Long enough to fit the majority of coupons (especially the tear away ones). One side to have an accordion style fold out, so that I can open it up when I am in the store and easily thumb through to find what I need. Index cards can be inserted here to keep things organized. The otherside can maybe have a few pouches for rainchecks, receipts, etc. And some slots for store cards, like optimum points, HBC card and thunder bucks.

Maybe a matching grocery bag holder?

Any other ideas?

[breylormom]

It is done! Not perfect, but functional. I think I was too fancy on this one. The accordion pocket is great, but it was difficult to do. My friend wants one, but I think I will go a bit easy on myself with hers and just do a simple box-style, rather than a fan-fold-out-style. If I can figure out how to post pics on this site...I will post a picture. Off to go make my friend one now. :D

[ArmyWifeEdmonton]

I'd like to see! Sounds fantastic!

[Skittles160]

Me too! I've been toying with the idea of making my own but not entirely sure where to start (plus my sewing machine is on the fritz so that doesn't help)

[breylormom]

This is my first time posting pics in this forum....let's see how I do. LOL.

Here is my new wallet. Not perfect, but functional.



As it lays open:



Showing the accordion-style coupon sections...one for stores (things I know I will buy at that particular store when I plan my trips), one for items (for those deals not in flyers, or so I don't forget something):


And a little pocket for me to put the coupons that I am immediately using. This way I can quickly pull them out at the checkout.


The other side has pockets for putting reward cards:


And other pockets for receipts, rainchecks, etc.


And that is my coupon wallet. I still have to make one for my friend...but I think I will do it square bottom style. The accordion style wasn't that much fun.

[MrsSunshine]

I'll take one.. how much?

[scbpooh]

I'll take one.. how much?

I second that!

[misstarbender]

ya thats cute! me please!

[DianneS]

Awesome job!!! Looks really practical and cute.

[couponclippercaitie]

Very nice! I love this, wish I was as crafty as you