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How to Make a Small Round Coin Purse Aug 9th 2012, 02:00 Is it a a yo yo? Is it a cookie? Is it an Oreo? Is it a keychain purse? Actually, it's a bit of each––a small round zippered purse that you can make with a little time and a few small bits of fabric. Edit Steps Obtain the things you'll need to complete the project. Obtain the things you'll need to complete the project. These are listed below. Trace and cut out 4 circles in your chosen size from the cardboard/plastic. The size shown in this article was traced from the top of a soda can. Cut 4 circles of fabric which are at least 3/4 inch (2cm) larger all around than the cardboard/plastic circles. Cut 4 circles of fabric which are at least 3/4 inch (2cm) larger all around than the cardboard/plastic circles. Gather the edges of the fabric circles. Gather the edges of the fabric circles. This is done very similarly to a fabric yo yo. Place padding and stiff circles inside two of the gathered fabric circles and snug everything down. Place padding and stiff circles inside two of the gathered fabric circles and snug everything down. Knot the thread snugly so that the gathering will not loosen later. Gather the remaining two fabric circles around the remaining two cardboard/plastic circles. Gather the remaining two fabric circles around the remaining two cardboard/plastic circles. No padding is needed. Knot the ends so that the gathering does not loosen. Measure the zipper. Measure the zipper. It should wrap around the circumference of the circle with a half inch (1.27cm) to spare. Shorten the zipper, if needed, by stitching a new zipper stop. Shorten the zipper, if needed, by stitching a new zipper stop. Cut off any excess length. Create a loop handle at this point if you want one. Create a loop handle at this point if you want one. 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. 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. Sew the loop to the "stop" or non-opening end of the zipper. Sew the loop to the "stop" or non-opening end of the zipper. Roll the raw edges under and stitch again to make a smooth (French) seam. Roll the raw edges under and stitch again to make a smooth (French) seam. Assemble the layers. Assemble the layers. 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. Place the zipper edge along the inside, unpadded fabric/cardboard circle. Place the zipper edge along the inside, unpadded fabric/cardboard circle. 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. Hand stitch the zipper to the edge of the inner, unpadded circle. Hand stitch the zipper to the edge of the inner, unpadded circle. Use small stitches and matching thread to hide this seam from view. Repeat for the second zipper edge, stitching it to the other unpadded circle. Remember to keep the gathered sides of the circles facing "out" of the purse. Open the zipper (if it's not already open). Place the gathered side of a padded circle against the gathered side of the zipper and slip stitch or blind stitch the two together. Place the gathered side of a padded circle against the gathered side of the zipper and slip stitch or blind stitch the two together. Catch the edge of the zipper in this seam. Use small stitches to hold more securely. Tie off the thread, remove thread and. Tie off the thread, remove thread and... enjoy your unique little purse! Edit Tips For a more "Oreo cookie" type look, make the outside, padded circles 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6.35mm to 1.27cm) larger in diameter than the inner, unpadded circles. Make one to match each outfit. Make an "Oreo" purse by using dark brown fabric with a white zipper. Make a "yo yo" purse in any color you like, and use a string instead of bias tape for the loop handle. Attach the loop to a clip so you can hook it to your keyring or a purse handle. Edit Warnings Exercise common sense and caution when using edged tools and needles. Edit Things You'll Need Fabric, padding (can be quilt batting or felt) A zipper long enough to go around your purse (zipper shown is 8 inches/20cm long) Stiff cardboard or sign plastic Needle, thread and scissors Edit Related wikiHows How to Make a Placemat Purse How to Create a Candy Bar Wrapper Purse How to Make a Kool Aid Purse How to Make a Denim Purse How to Make a Bra Purse to Make a CD Wallet Article Tools Read on wikiHow Email this Article Edit Discuss Media files: 200px-P1030915.JPG (image/jpeg) 200px-RP1-TYWN.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP4-circle-w-fabric.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP6-gather-circle.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP6-circle-pad-fabric-gathered.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP7-gathered-back.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-P1030922.JPG (image/jpeg) 200px-RP8-zipper-shorter.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-P1030938.JPG (image/jpeg) 200px-P1030935.JPG (image/jpeg) 200px-RP11-handle-2-zipper.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP12-handle-zipper-french.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP16-sandwich-layers.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-P1030952.JPG (image/jpeg) 200px-RP13-zipper-to-inside.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-RP14-zipper-to-outside.jpg (image/jpeg)

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