I made a small and cute coin purse using scrap fabric. It is a pouch with a unique design with a bottom shape. I think it would be good to make several and give them as gifts to people.
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Scrap fabric & Sewing Gifts Idea [sewingtimes]
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The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 3¼″ (8㎝) W × 2⅜″(6㎝) H × 5/8″(1.5㎝) D.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
Outer layer ( quilting cotton )
2 5⅛″ × 3⅛″(13㎝ × 8㎝)
Contrast Color Fabric ( quilting cotton ) – 1/4 yard
2 3⅛″ × 2½″(8㎝ × 6.5㎝)
1 4⅛″ × 1⅜″(10.5㎝ × 3.5㎝)
Lining ( quilting cotton )
2 5⅛″ × 3⅛″(13㎝ × 8㎝)
1 4⅛″ × 1⅜″(10.5㎝ × 3.5㎝)
Fusible fleece (It is similar to Pellon 987F ‘ or ‘Vilene H630’)
2 4⅜″ × 2⅜″(11㎝ × 6㎝)
1 2⅜″ × 1¾″(6㎝ × 4.5㎝)
1 3⅜″ × 5/8″(8.5㎝ × 1.5㎝)
9.5mm Snaps Button
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The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_07.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Place the right sides together of the fabric of cover. Pin and sew around the edges, leaving the top .
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_08.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press, pin and topstitch around three sides.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_09.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Place the right sides together of the body fabric and the bottom fabric sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Use the same process to sew the other body fabric.
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Place the straight edge of the cover on the outer layer. Pin and sew just across the straight edge.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_11.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Fold in half and sew both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_12.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
The lining is made in the same way. Turn the outer layer over so that the outside is exposed.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_13.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Put the outer layer inside the lining, align the pouch opening and pin it. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving a 2-inch opening.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_14.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
Press, pin and topstitch around the entrance of the pouch.
![](https://i0.wp.com/sewingtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coinpurse_sewingtimes_15.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Turn inside out and sew 5/8″ on both sides.
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Turn it over again, fold the sides as shown in the picture, and sew 5/8″ in 4 places.
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Attach the snap buttons.
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YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!