Saturday, August 13, 2011

return on creativity: patchwork coin purse


I saw a purse frame at JoAnne's last weekend on sale and decided to buy it.  I had no idea how it worked, but then I had a stroke of luck.  Bethany at Sweet Bee Buzzings had a tutorial with the exact same frame.


I read through her tutorial a couple times and then decided to give it a try.


1.  Trace the outside of the purse frame and mark the hinge marks just like Bethany said.  Then I cut out my purse frame shape, but nothing below.


2.  Fold the paper in half and then cut out a rounded shape keeping the bottom flat.


3.  Tape this to another piece of paper and measure a quarter inch all around to create a pattern with seam allowance.

4.  Use the pattern to cut two lining pieces.  Mark where the frame starts on each piece with a water soluble pen.

5.  Create a sandwich of Craft Fuse, then muslin, then Wonder Under and iron it all together.  Use the pattern to cut two outer pieces from your "sandwich".  Mark where the frame starts on each piece with a water soluble pen.


6.  Grab a bunch of fabric scraps.


7.  Peel the paper backing off the Wonder Under.  Start cutting scraps and placing them on the outside of the purse.  Iron them into place.  Note:  Where your fabric overlaps it will not be ironed down perfectly, but you just want to create enough hold to keep everything in place for sewing.


8.  Sew your machine to a zig zag stitch and stitch along all seams.


9.  Cut around the edges of the purse removing the scraps.


10.  Put outer purse pieces right sides together and sew around the edges stopping where the frame starts.  Do the same with the two lining pieces.  Cut notches around the curves.


11.  Turn the purse outer right side out and put the purse outer inside the lining.  Pin and sew around the top leaving a three inch opening.


12.  Pull the purse outer through the hole and push the lining inside.  Top stitch the opening closed.


13.  Now the "fun" part.  Sew the purse into the frame hiding your stitches and knots as best you can.  Enjoy your cute little coin purse!



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34 comments:

  1. KristaAugust 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I love your patchwork! So cute.

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  2. Poverty BarnAugust 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    This is a really cute little coin purse and a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Poverty BarnAugust 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    This is a really cute little coin purse and a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. creativejewishmom/saraAugust 14, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    you are on a roll with some amazing projects, just love this one! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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  5. AmyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Love this! You did such a great job!

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  6. ShonaAugust 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    That is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Lindsay @ Diary of a Crafty LadyAugust 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    This is so darling!! I would probably use it for something other than coins :) Love the patchwork!
    Lindsay

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  8. ToriAugust 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Very Nice! : )

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  9. Flannery @ Three SisterzAugust 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    super super cute!!!!

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  10. JacqueAugust 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    This is such a cute purse! I want to thank you for sharing it on "Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop".

    From this week's party co-host:

    Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

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  11. Rachel @ Lines across my faceAugust 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    This is so cute! I love the combinations of fabrics. They look great together. I would love it if you would stop by and share this at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
    :)Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-4-craft-link.html

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  12. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    This is sooo pretty! Love all of the adorable patchwork patterns you made! And the tutorial is awesome! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/08/pink-hippo-party-42.html

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  13. LindaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow! pretty.

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  14. BethanyAugust 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I LOVE the patchwork!!! And yeah....sewing it in is definitely the "fun" part :)

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  15. Trading SystemAugust 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    So luck to come across your excellent blog. Your blog brings me a great deal of fun.. Good luck with the site.

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  16. KristenAugust 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Cute coin purse! I'm a new follower. Love that you try to create something new everyday.

    www.bahousewifery.blogspot.com

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  17. andi {the hollie rogue}August 15, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love love! I've been wondering if a novice sewer like myself could tackle making a coin purse.....this tut makes me want to try!

    Andi

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  18. Growing Up GardnerAugust 16, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    that is adorable!
    thanks for visiting Growing Up Gardner.
    I'm already a follower.

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  19. ElisabethAndréeAugust 16, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Love your patchwork coin purse! It is very pretty, you did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. etherealflowersAugust 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    this is lovely - i've got a frame like that and it's waiting to be used since ages.. i could give a try now :)

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  21. Kristen @ ladybug blessingsAugust 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    this is absolutely adorable and what a great tutorial! I would probably be scared to use that but I love how you went ahead and did it! Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  22. Sites Like YoutubeAugust 17, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Thanks for sharing your ideas. I'm just glad I was been able to visit your site. Keep it up.

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  23. ChristaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love it! I need a new coin purse, but I was thinking of doing a zippered one since I had no idea how to make one like this. Now I'm thinking I might give this a try.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    CUTE cute cute cute! I'm so glad I read this because I love the zigzag stitching and I've been contemplating a project that would require something similar. Your little pocketbook ROCKS - I love it!

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  25. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersAugust 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Oh your little coin purse is so cute!!! I love the fabric you used!

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  26. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    This is such a labor of love! Thanks for linking up at Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

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  27. Q @ JAQSAugust 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    OH I love that look of that - the offsetting thread color is totally great.

    BTW - I'm hosting a fabric giveaway over at my blog - swing by if you get a chance: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2011/08/fabric-love-21-fabric-giveaway-end-of.html

    -Q @ JAQS

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  28. Elle and LouAugust 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    This purse is really sweet and your tutorial is very well done. I am inspired to give it a go thanks. Lynda

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  29. MagpieAugust 30, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Super! I am inspired after seeing how yours turned out and looking at the other tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Magpie

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  30. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Great tutorial and such a cute purse. Can't wait to have a go! :)

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  31. joeeSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    What a cute little purse! Now I have the urge to run to Joanne Fabrics to get myself the frame and get busy on a change purse for myself!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

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    Very cool this tutorial, thanks for sharing , I'm using right now, I hope to hit.

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