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Mini Coin Purse Tutorial - step-by-step photos

How to make a little zip up purse - a really easy tutorial. This cute little fabric coin purse makes an ideal gift or stocking filler, especially for a little girl to keep pocket money, hair clips or any other little treasures inside. It's very simple to sew up too, and makes an ideal sewing project for a beginner. Scroll through the pics - the mini coin purse tutorial is at the end. The purse pattern is simple and easy to sew up (zips are really easy I promise!) and it can be made to any size. If you are after fabric head over to Minerva Crafts which has a fabulous selection of fabrics that will be suitable for this project. Mini Coin Purse Tutorial This cute little padded purse has a useful little tab for clipping inside a larger bag or attaching to a keyring. This purse is made using a cotton/linen mix fabric , lightly stiffened using lightweight interfacing. It is fully lined using co-ordinating cotton and lightly padded wi...

Growing and caring for Physalis peruviana - aka Cape Gooseberries

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Blogging Tip - Add a background colour to individual posts

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