August 18, 2011

Make a self-zipping coin purse from a ribbon

Look what came in the mail today from my mom. That's some 7/8" ribbon I designed. Attached to a zipper. And lined with fabric on the back.

You start zipping, around and around.

And you get a coin purse!

These are made following Craft Passion's ingenious tutorial right here.

Grandma G's notes: "I followed the directions pretty much to the letter on the sewing-themed pouch, except that I did a traditional backstitch because I wasn't clear on exactly how she did hers. For the squirrel one, I again did the traditional backstitch because it ends up looking like a sewing machine stitch, and then I sewed by machine where I could to save a little time. The pouches don't need to be lined, but I'm glad I did it. Not only does the lining give a more finished look, but it also adds to the stability of the pouch."

Thank you, Mum! I already know what I'm going to use these for.

69 comments:

  1. Heather BoissonneauAugust 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    HA! That's awesome :-) What a cool little project. I have no idea how your mum can envision the final 3D piece from the straight piece of ribbon. Adorable!

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  2. Grandma GAugust 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    You're welcome, of course, Jess! I already know what you're going to use them for, too. ;)

    Heather B..... You give me too much credit! I only followed the directions supplied by Craft Passion! :) Check out the tutorial... you can make one, too.

    Mum

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  3. Natalie, the ChickenbloggerAugust 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Such a clever design, and your print is so dear, and ideal for this. I already feel intimidated by this... *how could something this ingenious be simple enough for me to attempt?!* But I really do want try... uh, where oh where is my zipper foot, my sewing manual, my nerve?

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  4. KristiAugust 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    freakin awesome!!! it's like a little fortune cookie!

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  5. SusanAugust 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Those are so cute!! I especially like the sewing themed one!

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  6. Craft PassionAugust 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks, Grandma G and Jessica, for reviewing the tutorial. The ribbon you designed are lovely!!!

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  7. RieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Sew awesome! It just gave me a bright idea... if we did them in Xmas colours you could hang them on the tree or make a really groovy Christmas countdown thingy!

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  8. RieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    ...wait, I didn't read it all the way thru .. your own ribbon... that is so cool!!!!!!!! Do you have a list stockists of your ribbons & fabric?

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  9. JamieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    That is so cute and clever!

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  10. Dorkys RamosAugust 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Consider my mind blown. This is awesome!

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  11. LynnAugust 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    whaa?!! brilliant i say = brilliant!

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  12. JanAugust 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    you are kidding - that is just awesome isn't it? - I'm wowed...

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  13. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    wow that is amazing!!!

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  14. LuisaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Too cute that this is an awesome little coin purse.

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  15. Louise, Raspberries In WinterAugust 18, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This looks awesome! What a great idea.

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  16. SharonAugust 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Rad is all I can say.

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  17. hi-dAugust 18, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Those are the coolest!

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  18. EmilyAugust 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    That is really cool. Now I really need to conquer my fear of zippers.

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  19. minAugust 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    FINALLY! A great and unique idea for use with all that cute ribbon out there. THANKS SO MUCH!

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  20. WendyAugust 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Okay, that just blew my mind. Your mum is a sewing wizard! So cute, and I LOVE the squirrel ribbon. If I didn't have such a zipper phobia I might attempt one, but as it is, I'll just enjoy looking at yours. :)

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  21. Jessica JonesAugust 19, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Rie, I don't have a complete list of stockists since I don't know all the stores that carry my designs. But if you click either the fabric or ribbon links in my top left sidebar, you can find some links for ordering online.

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  22. MelissaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Just plain AWESOME:)

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  23. estherAugust 19, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    So smart!

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  24. elisa.bAugust 19, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Super cute! Your ribbon looks wonderful done up with that red zipper.

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  25. LauraAugust 19, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    That is amazing! A very different take on a "zipper pouch"!

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  26. My Peace Of FoodAugust 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    That is so cute, and something I think my son would like to play with even though he shouldn't :) Unless of course we store little toys in there instead of coins!

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  27. Larissa HollandAugust 19, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    this only proves once again that 1) your mom is really cool 2) she likes you a lot 3) you two make a dynamic duo

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  28. AbbyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love that you posted this. It's a great little gift idea. And that ribbon is adorable!

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  29. CatieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    That is genius! Love the ribbon pattern!

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  30. Grandma GAugust 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Aww.... thanks, Larissa (and everyone else)! I really do like her a lot. :)

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  31. able mabelAugust 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    cool! These would be perfect for kids!

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  32. Erika MulvennaAugust 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I saw that great tutorial and haven't had time to try it out yet, those are TOO DARN CUTE! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. BlueAugust 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I agree that it's adorable, but WHAT are you going to use it for? I noted that in the post, then when your Mum also alluded to the use, it just upped the ante. What, what, what???

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  34. Grandma GAugust 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    DON'T TELL!!! They might get stolen!!!

    ;)

    Mum

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  35. Jessica JonesAugust 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I'll tell! I used to keep loose change for parking meters in my car's ash tray. Until the entire ash tray was stolen one day when the car was broken into. Now loose change gets tossed into the big compartment between the seats and rolls around in there. My husband uses a ziplock baggie for the change in his car. These little zipper guys are going to hold our quarters.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my gosh! That's such a great idea! I'm definitely going to have to try that out!!

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  37. BlueAugust 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh, how perfect - way cuter than an ashtray anyway! Thanks for telling. :)

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  38. hello.August 19, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    wow, this is nuts! so creative!!

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  39. Grandma GAugust 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Okay, then.... when they get stolen, I'm not making you more!

    ;)

    Mum

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  40. Heather BoissonneauAugust 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Grandma G, I doubt very much that I gave you too much credit. Those are beautifully executed. I may try one but it won't look like yours :-)

    Love the sewing themed ribbon BTW.

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  41. rachAugust 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Can your mom send us things, too?! :)

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  42. Jessica JonesAugust 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Well, I've heard a rumor that she might sew something for a giveaway someday.

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  43. Grandma GAugust 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Uh oh! Now ya done it!

    Hmmm.... I wonder what they'd like???

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  44. Heather BoissonneauAugust 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    You're taking suggestions?

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  45. Grandma GAugust 19, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It might help sway the decision, but nothing's guaranteed. ;)

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  46. PattiAugust 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Seriously! Amazing! I'm putting aside my quilt and going to pick up supplies for this ASAP. Thank you, thank you!

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  47. joAugust 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Grandma G and Jessica - very cool, and the purse is pretty snazzy too. If I start now I may be able to make one ready for my mum for christmas..

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  48. DeniseAugust 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    SWEET! I'm already planning a trip to the fabric store on my way home. Finally a good use for all that adorable ribbon I seem to collect with no purpose in mind!!!

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  49. BekAugust 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    That is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen. How clever and cute!

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  50. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    You have no idea how long I've been staring at these photos! What a fantastic, creative project - I want to make one, and I don't even sew!!! (Life-long fear of sewing - long boring story).

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  51. AmyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    This is incredibly genius. I might have to give it a try!

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  52. JenniferAugust 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Your mom ROCKS! I love her versions of the purse, especially with your ribbon!

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  53. Kristin - The GoatAugust 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I still cannot figure out how it all zips up. My mind cannot figure it out at the moment LOL Guess that's why it isn't seen everywhere!

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  54. Lisa BrownAugust 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    How adorable! Love the ribbon!

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  55. Barbicide43August 23, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Add that to my ever expanding list of crafts to make...

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  56. CateAugust 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Way fun!!
    Quick question for your mom -- the tutorial specs up to 5/8" ribbon, but if I use your Light Blue Funky Flowers 7/8" ribbon, will I need to use a different (maybe longer) zipper?
    Please advise. Thank you!

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  57. Grandma GAugust 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Cate... it works with the 7/8" ribbon just fine as is. You won't need a longer zipper. Have fun!

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  58. BUSIRAugust 24, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    bravo to your mom!i'll be in Chicago next week to visit my daughter ,i'llmake one as soon as i find some nice ribbon like yours.Thank you for sharing .Y.S

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  59. ThirdMargaretAugust 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    COOL!!! I know tons of girlies who would love this.

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  60. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I'd love to know if Grandma G was able to machine stitch any of the lining itself? Or did you hand stitch that part? Thanks so much!

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  61. Grandma GAugust 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Snowberrylife.... unfortunately, if you were to sew the lining by machine, it would show on the outside, on the ribbon, and it could get pretty messy-looking with the other stitching there. I sewed the entire lining in by hand, using a slip stitch. It took a while... maybe an hour or more. These little pouches are not quick projects, I found out. :)

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  62. ZimaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Supercute little purse!

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  63. KarlaSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    awesome!!

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  64. Linda KeeseeOctober 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Oh, this is just to cute. Thank you for sharing this great project.

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  65. ErinJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    so cute. Could you tell me where the tutorial is located? I would love to make these for christmas ornaments. My goal for Christmas 2012 is to make everybody on my list a few ornaments to put on their tree. If you could email me the tutorial I would appreciate that, to erinoakes (at) hotmail (dot) com, or to erin.g.oakes (at) gmail (dot) com

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  66. Jessica JonesJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Hi Erin,
    The link is in the post, or you can click here.

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  67. Lasso the MoonFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Wow! That is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
    Anna

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  68. lunaticgMarch 21, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Waaaah.... Beautiful coin purse. Will be a great gift for my customer.

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  69. KaylaApril 15, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I made one, too. I posted it on my blog (for all 3 of my followers, lol!) and linked back to your page. Thanks, again!


    http://allforoliver.blogspot.com/2012/04/self-zipping-coin-purse.html

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