How to Create Your Own Stylish Coin Purse

Learn how to create your own stylish coin purse with this easy zipper pouch tutorial! Perfect for beginners looking for fun sewing projects.
Fabric Requirements (PER COIN PURSE)
➝ 1 - 9" x 9" square of quilting cotton
➝ 1 - 3" x 5" piece of quilting cotton
➝ 1 - 9" x 9" piece of interfacing (SF101 or quilt batting) - OPTIONAL
➝ 1 13"+ zipper (with zipper pull)
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[@bettywilliams9503]

I must commend you for such clear, detailed, and thorough instructions. I’ve been sewing for almost 65 years (yes, I’m old) and also taught 100’s if students to sew. You do an amazing job. WELL DONE!!! I look forward to watching more of your tutorials.

[@joannebock2885]

Becca you are a natural teacher and very thorough. KZbin is your perfect media reaching so many folks. You are never too chatty and get to the point. Others could learn a lot from you. BTW this project is adorable. I will surely be making many of these. A great big thanks.

[@user-oc2rh7rs7m]

I agree! Not too chatty. Thanks Becca These are so cute. Didn’t know I needed them, but I do!

[@p.kathleenshigemi5658]

Thank you, Becca. Your instructions and demonstrations are so well paced and clear. The best part for me was the tip for leaving one side of the zipper tape at least an inch longer than the other for applying the zipper slide. I have watched several tutorials on applying the zipper slide, but your method is by far, the simplest. Again, thanks. Kathleen in Canada

[@lynneseta]

We have been making these at our local craft/art collective for a December kids function we do. I've been making bags for years and want to make one small suggestion. Because zipper tape frays very easily, scorching the ends of the zipper with a lighter will eliminate that worry, or, dropping some Frey Check on the ends of the zipper.

[@debbyruszala7537]

Thank you for your ideas. I am addicted!

[@krisvanallen]

smaller ones make great holders for earphones/ear buds.

[@amlaboy]

Thank you for doing all the hard work and providing the measurements and tutorial. Looks easy and fun.

[@pjinlaca5489]

In our guild we’re making these with 10” squares and selling them with binding clips. Of course others are using them for ear pods and other small tech items in a purse. I’m also making 5 & 6” squares for pill pods. Super cute. On the larger ones we’ve boxed corners at 3/4” to give the pods some depth. I like your pull tab, so am going to add that onto some of ours. We’ve just discovered the fold in half to a triangle process and it is super fast. And I agree that these are addicting! Cute, and you’ve done a great tutorial for everyone. 👍👍👍

[@gaylebarka146]

Just made one. See much fun. Thank you for the great tutorial. My granddaughter is really going to like it!!!

[@josiesalt3619]

Great tutorial, really thorough with clear instructions. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute little bag.

[@gabriellethomas9514]

Thank you! Great tutorial, please keep making more!

[@ccreel64]

Cute pouch Becca!

[@kimberlyb8601]

A perfect project for my tons of zippers I have acquired. I will use my pinking shears to finish the seams

[@gailnoll]

You are a wonderful teacher, cute project!

[@mollyfisher1917]

Thanks Becca! It's so CUTE!

[@laureneberhard9456]

WOW thanks! what an easy project. Thanks for sharing

[@sandybruce9092]

I took screen shots (I use an iPad!) while you were demonstrating aa my,old brain; does well,with pictures😁😁😁. This is adorable and I definitely can see it made in many sizes!! I just need to either find (I know I have some somewhere!) or purchase some zippers! I’ll check out your list of items, too! 😂. Thank you so much for going through the process and not being too fast! 😊

[@kathibarnard5223]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@sewbecca]

You're very welcome!

[@bethperrine6431]

Thano you! Such clear instructions- especially appreciated the “like you’re putting on a jacket” analogy 😊

[@pamelaphelan596]

Sew Becca you are awesome! I have bought sooo much fabric that I feel more like a fabric collector rather than a sewist lately, as I haven’t had the time to focus on lengthy projects. This is the simple project I’ve been looking for, I can make several or just one depending on my day’s schedule. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial, it is very much appreciated 😊!

[@sewbecca]

You're so welcome!

[@ClarkBarKid]

I just stumbled upon your channel 2 days ago. YOU are addicting: your sense of humor and delivery are outstanding!. Of course all the fun projects are great too!!

[@sewbecca]

Wow, thank you!

[@Sylvia907]

I’m collecting stuff for Hemingway pouch but this one looks great too

[@CindyAdams-ws6fx]

I love this bag! Thank you. I bought the Hemingway pouch pattern and have made 12 !!

[@seatleonstella1819]

Nicely explained. Thank you, Becca!

[@sewbecca]

You're so welcome!

[@loislawrence1326]

Thank you Becca for this tutorial. I am really excited to try it tomorrow. My concern is the zipper pulls. I have tons of Zippers but if I just use one side of the tape I use up the zipper pull and don’t have a pull for the other side. I just buy zippers from Fabricland and I don’t think they sell extra pulls. And certainly not the color of the tape, oh well I guess I just get one bag per zipper, I have lots so I guess it’s ok. You are very clear with your instructions thanks again 😊

[@RJSchott-zo9co]

Love this! Thanks for sharing. My mind goes to Christmas for my quilting buddies... hidden inside a gift certificate to our local quilt shop!

[@karenboyd6293]

Great project. you could do the entire project on a serger, except for top stitiching the tab. But I could do a blanket stitch on the sides to do the top stitiching. and it would be a totally serger project. Thanks

[@ruthhurley800]

Clever but I have many regular zippers. I just can’t see buying a bunch of this type of zipper. Will have to change up this pattern and use my own zippers.

[@ccreel64]

You can use a long ‘regular’ zipper, take the pull off, and do the same thing. Just a thought if you decide you want to try. I’d be interested to learn how you change up the pattern to do this with a flat zipper.

[@michellefrothingham4275]

Yea Becca… you rock… awesome teacher 🙌

[@sewbecca]

Aw shucks, you're making me blush!

[@lucylopez54]

Thanks, I’ve made one like this years ago out of plastic so that I could see through it, I put my extra sewing feet that I use all the time close to my machine. I also have made some and put gift cards inside , that way they can use it as a coin purse.

[@charlottec6587]

I Love your channel🎉 Thank you for your awesome tutorials🌺

[@veevee111]

I love this little cutie pouch so I subscribed 😊.

[@lindarussell1932]

Wow! Nice to make for OCC boxes❤❤

[@Sewwithdebee]

I haven’t made a corner to corner pouch in a long time, love how you explained putting the zipper pull on, using muscle memory from learning to do a zipper as a child - spot on😊

[@elinmccarty7446]

I did it! Sew sew fun. I am trying to look for ways to use zippers that I have somehow inherited. The zips are smaller than yours but do able!!

[@cbarszc]

One of the better video tutorials I have watched for a small project. No fluff or filler.

[@Heartangels6]

Great tutorial thank you

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

I’ve worked with regular zippers, but never zipper tape 😳. You make it look easy. Will have to give it a try. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@maryb1111]

Thank you for this video! You are such a great teacher. I love the zip up your jacket tip to add the zipper pull.

[@tearose3763]

Cute project!

[@user-cp5cp9ts6q]

Great tutorial, going to make these for the ladies at my local credit union, they are always so friendly and helpful, paying it forward in my small way.😊

[@serial.hobbyist]

Love this!!! I also do leatherworking and this will be so easy to translate to leather!😍

[@amymckee5075]

Love this!! Thanks!!!

[@nanadeb56]

Love it !! You are the best 😃🎉🎉

[@beverlydickison4900]

Thank you !!!!

[@kimthompson2391]

Thank you. Love it.

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

Thanks for another great tutorial. These are great for so many different things and easy to make bigger or as you showed to change the shape. I’ll definitely be making these and might just use pinking shears on the inside seams or maybe binding. I have an overlocker (serger) but don’t really like the way the seams look when finished this way. When you started and said you need a FQ I was like WHAT! how can that need a whole FQ? 😂 😂😂 Left over layer cake squares would also be great for this. I wonder what a 4 patch made with charm squares would look like as it’s folded in half diagonally.

[@pattyknox517]

Love love I will try it thanks for sharing

[@JeanMcDoniel]

Thanks Becca! I can make it to go into my "Goodie Bags " for my Aunts at Christmas 🎄

[@cindywasche3040]

this is awesome !! thank you for sharing

[@melissawriglesworth7123]

The pouch would make a great gift card holder. Thanks Becca.

[@tina-mariehennessy5878]

Thank you for a very clear tutorial. I have subscribed and look forward to your next one. Xxx

[@fireflydreams1791]

Oh I love this! I have never made a bag but this looks very manageable and your thorough explanations are wonderful. I can see these as my go to for stocking stuffers, co worker small gifts ideas, and kids too. Even put money inside instead of gift card expenses. This will be on my to do list this weekend for sure. I do have one question though, what stitch length do you recommend so these last a long time? Thank you so very much for this project idea. I think it is fantastic.

[@jackieadams9808]

What a great tutorial! You explain everything so well. I’m curious about your rotary cutter. Is it easier on the hand and wrist to use it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

😂Sorry...NOT Sorry!!! LOL😂LOVE IT❣

[@maryannnewsham7714]

I love this idea. I love how you worded to put the zipper pull on like you're doing a coat. Becca did you say that we could get two pouches or four pouches out of a fat quarter?? I can only see how we would get two out of a fat quarter but I thought I heard you say four. I cannot wait to make some of these. I am just going to search my edges away and now worry about it 😉🙃 I am not that much of a perfectionist

[@louisemcroke6715]

These little coin purses are so cute and easy! They'll make great Christmas or birthday gifts...you are SEW smart!!!!! Thanks, Becca!

[@nancydebiasio5273]

Can’t wait to try it!

[@ElaineJohnson-kv1fu]

Thanks for sharing

[@pamball5156]

Thanks Becca for another video. Looking forward to trying this. Your instructions are detailed and appreciate all the “tips” you give.

[@caroleseubert6810]

LOVE. IT!

[@patriciabrowning5741]

Cool idea ❤

[@chickad5820]

I think this coin purse is so adorable. Genius as well. I am watching this as I'm suppose to be going to sleep, it's only 4:07 am here near Tombstone AZ, USA. Guess I'd better go to sleep so I can get up and make some of these today. Thanks Becca, you are amazing and extremely talented. Babs

[@nmayor8290]

Oh 🤩 a project with all the needed details!!! Yay Becca! ❤thank-you for thinking of the true beginner❤

[@jwest5557]

You're right! They are easy and addicting to make. Your zipper pull attachment instructions were so helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@Dougandjessie]

What video is it you talk about organizing your patterns? I’ve looked and looked and can’t find it ! Thanks so much! I enjoy watching all your videos!❤

[@user-mk8je2ii3y]

Such a cute little gift to make and for me too lol! Thanks so much Becca your process and guidance makes easier.

[@cayos1599]

This is super cute and I can see how addictive it will be to create these (Christmas presents). A million big thanks to!! ❤

[@lorettablevins4292]

Love these 😊

[@maryannnewsham7714]

Duhhhhh I had a blonde moment. I do now realize how we would get for out of one fat quarter. I think these are just the cutest little things. They remind me of the pouches that were made probably 10 years ago when they first started using the half a zippers and we used YKK. I could never figure out at that time how to put that pull back on. LOL. I won't even have to use my zipper jig now that you explain this in the zip up your coat method. And I will convince my machine that it is okay to go over those multiple layers and thick seam

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you for working so hard to figure this out, and to share it with us! You're a star!!

[@laurievaughn863]

Very cute bag and wonderful tutorial. I can’t wait to start making these to give as gifts! Thank you sew much.

[@anitawiley7378]

Very cool!

[@lauramiddleton2709]

I've been making these for years and yes they are so addicting. I cut nothing but fabrics and press one day and next day I sew like mad!

[@Imaqueen2023]

Thank you for this great video and teaching us about zippers. I love making easy projects like this.

[@kristiparker7185]

So easy, so fun! I'm going to go make one right now! Thank you, Becca!!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Yet another fabulous tutorial! Thank you for the detailed requirement list. I can see myself becoming addicted too! I love the one you gifted to me at retreat! Stay well, my friend! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@sharonfrancis8051]

Thank you Becca Just made and it came out ok The zipper was the most challenging but I finally mastered it Blessings

[@zorina831]

Love it.

[@aNewYorkBeauty]

Ummm, Sorry, Not Sorry! Loved It, Saved It, Making It, Calling it... Tha Becca!

[@Love2Quilt]

Hold extra bobbins to take to classes ty

[@dannamcgowen3889]

Love this cute little pouch! Thanks Becca!

[@phillygirldiane8315]

Zowie! what a quick, easy little bag! I can't wait to whip some up.

[@pamferguson9670]

Got it. You did a wonderful job make some more easy projects for us. Thank you God bless you!!!

[@barbmckinlay5108]

That is adorable. I wish I had those kinds of zippers!

[@1foresteratlarge509]

Great demo. Love this little purse and will make some for Christmas gifts

[@paulajernigan4867]

CUTE

[@beverlyakins2374]

Adorable coin purse thank you for sharing Becca

[@sewterie]

Love it. Simple. You are a great teacher. Thanks Becca.

[@fredawade9115]

The extra zipper tape can be used as your tab so it's not wasted.

[@BrendaH289]

Oh my gosh I love this little coin purse! I’m going to make some for Christmas presents

[@nitagrueb8119]

Wow- what a neat project- can’t wait to try my luck with it 💖 Thanks Becca!

[@lynnshepard7485]

What a cute pouch, and very timely, Becca! I got fabric with old coins on it from Spoonflower to make my brother a coin purse. I’m trying this tomorrow! 😘 Thank you.

[@lauramiddleton2709]

I learned how to do mine on Craftsy class many years ago. I love them.

[@barbolson8768]

Hi Becca, the pouches are so cute and a quick sew. Thanks for the video.

[@conniechow2414]

Hey, Becca. From whom do you get your labels? Also, what kind are they? I look forward to making these pouches, so cute!

[@judygovotsos7916]

Hi Becca I haven't been on utube lately. You do a grwat job of instructing. Thanks so much.😅

[@sandiadger8354]

Wow 😮. Girl!! You are amazing. And you look beautiful ❤

[@bethbash6902]

You’re a genius - thank you!