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Great for gifts or any occasion!
The first time i attempted to make one it took me about 20 minutes but now i could probably do it in my sleep in under 5 minutes! Its quite simple to make even if you have only basic knowledge of a sewing machine. I wouldn't try sewing one by hand (although, i've heard of people doing it). Another tip is dont uses the "hour-glass" shaped pouches such as 'Minute Maid' and 'Honest Kids' (Their shape makes them impossible to use). Stick to the juice pouch brands that have rectangular shaped pouches such as 'Capri Sun', 'Kool Aid Jammers', and 'Hi-C'. Theres tons of other tutorials online but i think mine is the only that shows how to make two pockets.

Not to brag or anything but this tutorial is better than all the other..

Posted by Allison K. from Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States • Published See Allison K.'s 28 projects »
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  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start with your juice pouch (this project takes 3 pouches).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 2
    Step 2

    Use an X acto knife to slice the bottom open (BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT YOURSELF!!! IVE DONE IT BEFORE! TRUST ME, YOU DO NOT WANT THE STITCHES I HAD TO GET!).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 3
    Step 3

    After you cut the bottom, it should look like this. Dont worry if your cut is a bit messy, (as long as you didnt cut the outer plastic) this part wont be seen anyways.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 4
    Step 4

    Fill the pouch to the brim with warm water.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 5
    Step 5

    Do to all the pouches.

    TO DRY: Dump the water out and wipe inside with dry towel. Dont be too OCD about water droplets left behind. WHO CARES if its a bit wet,,,it will dry eventually.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 6
    Step 6

    Start with your 3 clean pouches.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 7
    Step 7

    Lay two pouches end to end so they face the same direction (the pouch on the left is overlapping the pouch on the right).

    Using a sewing machine, sew a zig-zag stitch where the first end meets the second pouch.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 8
    Step 8

    This isn't really a step but heres just a close-up view.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 9
    Step 9

    Take your third pouch and fold like pouch in step 10.
    This picture just shows you were you'll be folding.

    Right where my fingers are is where you should bend the ends back behind.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 10
    Step 10

    This is what it will look like after you've folded it (notice how the straw hole is still visible).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 11
    Step 11

    Line up the center of the folded pouch with the zig-zag stitch of the other two pouches.
    Use the straw hole as your guide to find the center.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 12
    Step 12

    Its pretty much in the middle of the sewn piece.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 13
    Step 13

    Sew a straight stitch to connect the folded piece to the already sewn pouches (i know my explanation is really bad, but atleast my pictures make sense).

    Sew another straight stitch on the other side.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 14
    Step 14

    This is what it should look like (with both ends sewn with a straight stitch).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 15
    Step 15

    Fold first end up so the crease is at the edge of the pouch you just sewed with a straight stitch (again, my explanation is really bad, but atleast my pictures make sense).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 16
    Step 16

    Fold again but with the other side being folded down :D

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 17
    Step 17

    Unfold your creation.
    See were the straw hole is?
    Fold straight across til you cant see the whole anymore.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 18
    Step 18

    Sew about 1 cm from your crease (inner view).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 19
    Step 19

    This step jus show you what it looks like at this point (this pic was taken before the stitch you make in step 18, but you get the idea).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 20
    Step 20

    Hold the pouches so the one end up like so.
    See how the colored part of the pouch makes a upside-down "U"?
    Cut most of the silver part off (like in step 21).

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 21
    Step 21

    Leave just a bit of silver edge because it looks better than no silver.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 22
    Step 22

    Use a zig-zag stitch to sew around the edges of the wallet Leave the one fold (folded in step 15) folded and the "U" fold, unfolded.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 23
    Step 23

    Continue sewing around the "U".

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 24
    Step 24

    Just keep sewing..

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 25
    Step 25

    ..and you'll get something like this :D

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 26
    Step 26

    Take a square inch of self-adhesive velcro

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 27
    Step 27

    Remove the one side of the velco-backing and attach to top of the wallet.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 28
    Step 28

    Remove the other side of the velco-backing and attach to bottom of the wallet.

  • How to make a carton purse. Juice Pouch Coin Purse - Step 29
    Step 29

    Here it is :D

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The Petite Shop
The Petite Shop · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 16 projects
Finally I can make one, yours was very helpful!! =)
XOXOX
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tatty.craft
tatty.craft · Lincoln, England, GB · 5 projects
AMAZING, love this i'm sure this will make a great present <3
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Skullgirl666
Skullgirl666 · West Molesey, England, GB · 11 projects
L.O.V.E. these!
Great tute - very well explained Happy
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CO + K User

nice i want to make one!
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kurohanzo
kurohanzo · Tangerang, Banten, ID · 8 projects
i REALLY LOVE how this looks like O_o
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Shazziiee
Shazziiee · Colchester, England, GB · 25 projects
I ave always wanted to make one of these! I'm gonna go buy some caprisuns!
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Allison K.
Allison K. · Lititz, Pennsylvania, US · 30 projects
thank youu! Happy
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
You're richt this is a really differend tute, and much better then most others, like it.
and like your desing too, have seen a lot of them but this is a great one. thank you for the great tute you've made and the sharing really love this cool one of yours!!!!;-D
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