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Coin Purse

5"x3" fully lined vinyl coin purse w/zipper closure, perfect for my precious rubies.
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I was up for weeks trying to figure out how make a coin purse fully lined. Well, here's my first attempt and it isn't as hard as it looks!

With a few alterations to the measurements, you can easily make a pencil case or a cosmetic bag.

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I started with a 5" zipper, 2 pieces of vinyl, and 3 pieces of red and black material all measuring 6"x4".

*only 4 pieces are necessary however, I chose to add an extra red piece so that my lining would match.
Place your exterior fabric face up with the clear vinyl on top.
Place the zipper face down on the top edge and line them neatly.
Pin the pieces in place being careful not to poke holes below the actual zipper.
Now sew across the top just above the zipper.
Line up one of the interior pieces face down right over the pieces you've just sewn.
Use pins to hold it in place and sew again.

*If you're really good, you may be able to sew all 4 pieces together in one shot.
Fold back the pieces you've just sewn to expose the untouched half of the zipper.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
you should end up with something similar to the photo.
Line up the two exteriors to face each other and the other side should have the interiors facing each other.
Sew along the edges leaving the interior bottom open and trim the edges.
This is very important otherwise you won't be able to turn your purse inside out.

(the interior bottom in the picture is shown on top)
Pinch the side and the bottom of the exterior together lining up the seams.
Sew about a half inch across and snip the edge off.

*this will give it some width but you can skip this step altogether if you wish.
Flip the purse inside out through the interior bottom you left open in the previous step.
Using a needle and thread, stitch the bottom closed and push the interior inside.
All done!
I've added a piece of ribbon to the zipper pull to make it easier to pull open and closed.

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Candace H.

Feb 5, 2008 9:00pm

Awesome bag! Thanks for sharing your tutorial. Now I can make one one with Captain Jack Sparrow on it. Can't go wrong with Mr. Johnny Depp!

bev c.

Feb 7, 2008 2:14am

WOW so cool I love Johnny Depp to have one make in 21 jump street.

Tanya

Feb 7, 2008 6:18am

everytime i see this i fall in love with it all over again

Kim

Feb 7, 2008 9:43am

:D I love this product!
Got to love Sweeney Todd as well!

Emilie StrangeBat

Feb 17, 2008 11:53pm

HEYY :D
I made myself an account on this!
this site rocks man :O
its so nice,alot of 'how to' :D
my fav is your sweeney todd purse ;)
Im in love with it!

stay strange!

skettio's

Feb 19, 2008 11:13pm

nifty, Ill have to make myself a neon green/orange one XD

Cat Morley

Feb 27, 2008 9:39pm

I love this, I can't believe I never commented before. You rock!

Geslepen

Mar 25, 2008 5:48am

how did you get johnny depp's wonderful, wonderful face on vinyl?

Vanessa the Strange

Mar 29, 2008 5:45am

Sorry Geslepen, I can't figure out how to reply without leaving a new comment :(

I actually printed the graphic on a vinyl iron on sheet (can be purchased where ever printer paper is sold), ironed it onto the red material, and then layered the clear vinyl material over it. I tried several times to get the graphic on the clear vinyl to no avail.