How to Make a Small Round Coin Purse
Obtain the things you'll need to complete the project., Trace and cut out 4 circles in your chosen size from the cardboard/plastic., Cut 4 circles of fabric which are at least 3/4 inch (2cm) larger all around than the cardboard/plastic circles...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain the things you'll need to complete the project.
These are listed below. , The size shown in this article was traced from the top of a soda can.,, This is done very similarly to a fabric yo yo., Knot the thread snugly so that the gathering will not loosen later., No padding is needed.
Knot the ends so that the gathering does not loosen., It should wrap around the circumference of the circle with a half inch (1.27cm) to spare., Cut off any excess length., This is done easily with double fold bias tape.
You can make your own by cutting a 6 inch by 2 inch (15cm x
2.5cm) strip of fabric and folding the long edges to the middle twice.
Stitch the open edges shut, form the loop, then stitch the center together to hold them in place. ,,, You should have two circles forming each side of the purse.
One padded circle and one unpadded circle, on each side of your purse.
The unpadded circles will be on the inside, the padded circles on the outside., Be sure the gathered side faces toward the top side of the zipper and the smooth side faces toward the bottom (no zipper pull) side of the zipper., Use small stitches and matching thread to hide this seam from view., Remember to keep the gathered sides of the circles facing "out" of the purse.,, Catch the edge of the zipper in this seam.
Use small stitches to hold more securely., -
Step 2: Trace and cut out 4 circles in your chosen size from the cardboard/plastic.
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Step 3: Cut 4 circles of fabric which are at least 3/4 inch (2cm) larger all around than the cardboard/plastic circles.
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Step 4: Gather the edges of the fabric circles.
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Step 5: Place padding and stiff circles inside two of the gathered fabric circles and snug everything down.
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Step 6: Gather the remaining two fabric circles around the remaining two cardboard/plastic circles.
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Step 7: Measure the zipper.
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Step 8: Shorten the zipper
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Step 9: if needed
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Step 10: by stitching a new zipper stop.
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Step 11: Create a loop handle at this point if you want one.
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Step 12: Sew the loop to the "stop" or non-opening end of the zipper.
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Step 13: Roll the raw edges under and stitch again to make a smooth (French) seam.
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Step 14: Assemble the layers.
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Step 15: Place the zipper edge along the inside
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Step 16: unpadded fabric/cardboard circle.
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Step 17: Hand stitch the zipper to the edge of the inner
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Step 18: un-padded circle.
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Step 19: Repeat for the second zipper edge
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Step 20: stitching it to the other un-padded circle.
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Step 21: Open the zipper (if it's not already open).
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Step 22: Place the gathered side of a padded circle against the gathered side of the zipper and slip stitch or blind stitch the two together.
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Step 23: Tie off the thread
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Step 24: remove thread and... enjoy your unique little purse!
Detailed Guide
These are listed below. , The size shown in this article was traced from the top of a soda can.,, This is done very similarly to a fabric yo yo., Knot the thread snugly so that the gathering will not loosen later., No padding is needed.
Knot the ends so that the gathering does not loosen., It should wrap around the circumference of the circle with a half inch (1.27cm) to spare., Cut off any excess length., This is done easily with double fold bias tape.
You can make your own by cutting a 6 inch by 2 inch (15cm x
2.5cm) strip of fabric and folding the long edges to the middle twice.
Stitch the open edges shut, form the loop, then stitch the center together to hold them in place. ,,, You should have two circles forming each side of the purse.
One padded circle and one unpadded circle, on each side of your purse.
The unpadded circles will be on the inside, the padded circles on the outside., Be sure the gathered side faces toward the top side of the zipper and the smooth side faces toward the bottom (no zipper pull) side of the zipper., Use small stitches and matching thread to hide this seam from view., Remember to keep the gathered sides of the circles facing "out" of the purse.,, Catch the edge of the zipper in this seam.
Use small stitches to hold more securely.,
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