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simple little change purse
super simple change purse pattern. make a bunch in several different fabrics to match every purse or outfit!

it only looks like a lot of steps because I took so many pictures. it really is quite easy and quick.

Posted by Abigail • Published 31st March 2008 • See Abigail's 7 projects »

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Step 1
gather your materials

you will need:

2 4x6 pieces of fabric, a short zipper (length isn't too important, so don't worry if all you can get is a longer zipper), sewing machine and thread, scissors and an iron.
Step 2
fold each of your pieces of fabric in half, with right sides together. Press.
Step 3
With zipper closed, place the zipper in the fold of one of your fabric pieces. Center the fabric on the zipper, making sure the pull tab is out of the way.
Step 4
Sew along the folded edge
Step 5
Unfold fabric and refold wrong sides together, press. (be careful not to melt your zipper!)
Step 6
Repeat on the other side of the zipper with your other piece of fabric.
Step 7
Press again.
Step 8
Unzip the zipper so that the pull tab is "inside" the fabric.
Step 9
Fold the zipper in half so that the teeth are on top and the fabric pieces are together.
Sew each end of the zipper several times along the edge of the fabric.
Step 10
Trim away the excess zipper, being careful not to cut where you just sewed everything together.
Step 11
Making sure that the zipper pull tab is in the center of the fabric. Unfold the very top and very bottom piece of fabric so that you now have two flaps of fabric (right sides together) above and below the zipper.
Step 12
Sew along first one side, then the other side. Making sure to back stitch several times over the zipper to secure it.
Step 13
Sew along the top edge (the piece that will be the outside of your purse, if you are unsure which end this is, it's the one where you can see the top of the zipper and the pull tab from.)

Then sew along the bottom edge, leaving about an inch gap unsewn in the middle. Trim your corners. And trim the ends of the zipper flush with the fabric. (not shown in the picture)
Step 14
Pull everything right side out through the gap you left in the inside bottom edge.
Make sure to poke out your corners. And sew up the hole.
Step 15
Push the lining fabric inside the change purse, making sure everything is neat and tidy, and admire your handiwork!

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Comments

Lucie S. · 6 projects 8th December 2011

This is amazing! It makes so much more sence than how i was trying to do it

Krystyl O. · Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA · 11 projects 3rd January 2010

I'm having some problems with/ between steps 12&13 "Sew along first one side, then the other side" ... I don't understand which 'side' you are referring to ? :s hmmm