Drum roll, please!! Let me introduce you to my third pattern of the EASY Sewing Series for Beginners.
The Chubby Coin Purse!
Yet another super easy sewing pattern, showing you what you can do on your sewing machine in just a couple steps. And it won't take you long. About 30 minutes and your chubby little bag is done. Maybe a little longer if you're making the slightly more advanced patchwork version using some economy blocks.
But let's get started.
Super Easy Series
This Series (there will be a lot more projects coming over the next months - this way to the Super Easy Baskets and this way for the Super Easy Bag ) is focusing on building your skills and confidence. And as per name, it's designed for beginners. Of course, everyone is welcome. But the idea is to show you how easy it is to make something cute (even if you're new to sewing).
No more pillow covers or boring cotton pads for you as a beginner project!
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Video Tutorial
And if you're a fellow visual learner, please see for yourself how easy it is to make your very own bag. It's truly so, so easy.
Watch the video tutorial on how to make your bag right here!
And of course make sure to follow me over on YouTube for more.
Sewing Pattern
Now let's talk about the pattern a little more.
This is what you'll get.
The pattern comes in two sizes and is super beginner friendly. You can make an easy, plain one or use up your fave scraps and make a scrappy, patchwork version. Extra points if you add some cute economy blocks (you can find my free pattern and templates here). My favourite one is the patchwork version...
Finished sizes (all in wxhxd):
- Chubby Coin Purse: approx. 4" x 3" x 1.5" (wxhxd)
- Mini Coin Purse: approx. 3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5" (wxhxd)
You get to make the cute, chubby purse or the even smaller mini. Both are adorable and perfectly chubby.
I will give you the exact materials I am using to make them super chubby (it took me about 23 trials to get them perfect). But you can totally substitute the interfacing, making a cute little pouch with what you already have at home.
The step by step sewing pattern comes with a ton of pictures, tables, instructions and links to helpful video tutorials. I promise you, it's like I am sitting right next to you. Again, this project is made for beginners in mind. Showing you that zippers don't have to be hard.
Materials for your Bag
Let's talk about materials. Shall we?
As always - you won't need a lot. I made this pattern super easy and accessible. No need to buy crazy fancy supplies, notions or materials.
Next to a copy of the pattern, you will need fabric, thread, left over batting from your last quilt, soft and stable (you can substitute it if you like) a zipper and your basic sewing supplies.
Fabric I like using quilting cotton and here, here and here are a few of my favourites. Whatever you fancy really.
Thread Any thread will do. I like a combination of classic Aurifil 50wt for construction and 28wt for all visible seams (top stitching along the edge and machine quilting).
Batting Left over batting from your last quilt will do. I like using this one, but whatever you have at home will do! And then a layer of Soft and Stable to make your purse super chubby. But again, you can totally substitute it and use whatever you have at home - no need to go shopping for more material.
Zipper. And then you will need a zipper (6" or longer, this is for both sizes). I like to buy 10" zipper in bulk and just use them for everything. Or these cute ones with the round zipper pull.
Basic Sewing Supplies You will need your sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, hera marker, pen, binding clips, scissors and maybe a seam ripper (just in case).
And of course. If you're planning to make a patchwork bag, you will need a selection of prints. But I am sure you have plenty of those at home. Everything you probably have laying around already. No need to spend more money.
And finally. If you like to add a couple economy blocks - you can find my free pattern and templates over here.
Ohhh... and before I forget. Bonus points for mix and matching your zippers. Switching around your zipper pulls is not only fun but oh so cute. Making your little bag even more unique.
You can find the blog post and full video tutorial for it over here. Trust me - you don't want to miss this.
And that's a wrap, my friend. The third project of the Super Easy Series and I hope you'll love it as much as I do.
Ohh and of course, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. I am only an email (laura@sweetcinnamonroses.com) away and here to help. Even though I know you can totally do it!!!
As always. I hug your face.
Laura x
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