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Upcycled Denim Coin Purse

Author: Amy Latta

Equipment

  • scissors
  • sewing machine
  • iron
  • ruler
  • optional: rotary cutter and mat

Materials

  • old jeans or denim jacket
  • zipper (5” or longer)
  • cord or fabric to form loop
  • pre-cut applique shapes OR fabric and double sided fusible interfacing

Instructions

  • Cut a 5” x 6.5” denim rectangle.
  • Place one side of your zipper face down on top of the denim rectangle, aligning it with one of the 5” edges.
  • Sew the zipper and denim together along the top edge with a 1/4” seam.
  • Topstitch on the right side of your pouch.
  • Pin the other edge of the zipper to the other end of the fabric rectangle.
  • Sew the zipper to the fabric with a 1/4” seam.
  • Topstitch on the right side of the denim.
  • Trim off the excess zipper.
  • Add a cord or fabric loop.
  • Sew side seams.
  • Turn your coin purse right side out and press with an iron.
  • Choose or create your appliqué.
  • Iron your appliqué(s) onto the pouch.