I haven't used a coin purse since I was a little kid. But I couldn't resist trying to make one, especially because I found this gumball-like purse clasp from SugarCarousel on Etsy. I originally tried a more complicated, pleated purse, that was puffier, but it was a bit too complicated for my beginner skills and I sadly failed all 3 attempts. Lining's are always the trickiest part for me, because I always end up sewing it wrong or getting confused as to which side should be facing out at certain points in the process. In the end, I pretty much followed these instructions from U-Handbag, with the only difference being my clasp was of the "sew-on" type, not just glue but it still worked. Fabric is from from Joann's.
I also discovered this awesome website for DIY bags during my search.
Ultra cute. Love the clasp. I always use a coin purse. It's were I hide my op shop change.
ReplyDeleteI love to collect coin purse but making one didn’t ever cross my mind. Making one yourself sounds cool and challenging though! I’ll think about it and see if I can manage to create a coin purse. By the way, that coin purse is cute. I’d be more than happy to fill it with coins and carry it wherever I go.
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Thanks Harriett! It was frustrating to make but I loved the result and it's held together so far. I definitely want to make more. You should definitely give it a shot!
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