Juice Coin Purse

Crafts Projects - Juice Coin Purse

This clever idea was kindly contributed by designer: Kim of Jammers Purses. Please contact Kim with any questions regarding this project.

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Single Juice Pouch - Coin Purse Pattern

Completed Coin Purse Materials Needed: Sewing machine ? One Kool Aid, Caprisun or Tang juice pouch ? 2 pieces of 1” square or round Velcro (with or without sticky back) ? Goo gone or nail polish (optional).

Preparation: ? To clean your pouch, make a slit in the bottom to drain juice. Rinse with soap and water. Air dry or use a tissue to dry by hand. ? Remove the sticky spot where the straw was with Goo Gone or nail polish remover before you sew. ? I prefer to sew the Velcro to the pouch, if not, it will come unstuck from the sides quickly. You could also glue the Velcro to the sides if you want. ? Set your machine to a wide zigzag stitch and small length, (like 4 wide and 1 length) ? Use ¼” seam allowance (sew that far from the edge of your pouch) ? Always backstitch at your first and your last stitches.

Start Sewing:

1. Sew across the top of the pouch, cut strings

2. Sew across the bottom of the pouch, cut strings

3. Center one piece of Velcro on back of the pouch at the top and sew all 4 edges of Velcro

4. Center Velcro on back of the pouch at the bottom and sew all 4 sides of Velcro

5. Fold pouch in half, pouch bottom to pouch top (wording facing out), making a crease in the pouch

6. Sew from the top right corner down to the bottom, turn and sew across the bottom, turn and sew across the remaining side. You will not sew across the top, that will remain open.

Be Creative:

? Have fun customizing your pouch with different trimmings.

A lot of fabric stores (including Wal-mart) will sell you 1/8th of a yard of trim, such as rick rack or polka dot ribbon. Take your coin purse with you to the store so they can measure exactly how much you will need and add an extra inch to their measurements.

If using ribbon or a similar trim, you can even sew it across the top of your next pouch. If you prefer to use fabric glue instead of sewing, just remember that it will come loose over time, so sewing is always best. When using ribbon, I recommend heat sealing the ends or using Fray Check so it doesn't ravel.

? Another idea is to add an object or material to the inside of the pouch before you sew it. You can use double sided tape and place on the back of a piece of fabric, then place it in the pouch where you want it and stick in place. Now, follow the same directions. Wouldn't that be cute if you used real coins inside the pouch that you would see as the outside of the pouch?

? If you can do this project, you should consider purchasing the candy wrapper checkbook cover and juice purse patterns. The directions are similar to these, they just take a bit more time and materials.

Visit Kim at Jammers Purses and take a look at her gallery of delightful creations.

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