Thursday, April 11, 2013

Pocket Purses


I call these Pocket Purses and they are easy and fun to make! I made them for my grand daughters but I want one too. They would be perfect for going window shopping as they are the right size to hold the basic necessities, just add a longer handle. Add a different handle to dress them up or make them your own style. 

You will need two back pockets from a pair of jeans (be sure to leave a couple inches around the pocket when you cut it out) and a strip cut from the leg, about 22 inches by 3 inches, for the handle. A fun fabric for the linking is nice but not necessary; and a 6 or 7 inch  zipper for the closure (or a snap or Velcro). I removed the zippers from the jeans and reused them for my purses. 

Update** Sewing For Utange left a comment reminding me that using a denim sewing needle is a big help here. If you don't have one, use a large needle at least. Denim can be hard to sew through and may break your needle. 


Line the pockets up and sew around them.

Be sure to sew seams on the lining fabric the same width as you used on the denim pocket so it will fit correctly into the sewn pocket.








Here are my finished purses! Aren't they fun? I made patches to go on them too; patches of things that each grand daughter will love, just for her :) Now let's see.....what would I like on mine.....


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72 comments:

  1. TuridApril 11, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Thanks a lot. I've tried to make something like this, but you made it easier for me now. I have to retry.

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  2. Sewing for UtangeApril 12, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    So cute - I love these! One tip I would add is that using a denim machine needle makes everything much easier when sewing denim!!

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  3. Kim @ Curtain QueenApril 12, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Adorable!!!!! I love the colorful lining, too.

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  4. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Hi, I found your site on Sew many Ways, Find a Friend Friday
    i love these little pocket purses and I can think of three special girls in my life who will love them. I am going to link them up, in my newsletter this month. So Cute. I joined your site so I could see some of your future projects.

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  5. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I love these little purses! Love the lining and zipper picture tutorials You make it look easy!

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  6. Crystelle BoutiqueApril 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    One word: ADORABLE!!

    hugs x
    Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Adorable! Definitely putting this on my project list! I love all the embellishment ideas.

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  8. RobynApril 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Oh these are adorable! You need to make these and sell them on Esty! I'd buy them! :) These are awesome for when your out shopping and don't want to carry a big bag with you or if you just want a smaller bag with you.. I think these are awesome!
    Robyn

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  9. Joan StommenApril 12, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Very cool! What a great surprise when I clicked on the pic to make it larger and there were the step-by-step directions! Definitely a post where photos are worth a thousand words, huh!?
    These are adorable, Connie...and I just may try them. My 3 granddaughters are 5, 11 and 15.....these work for any age! I am awed by your creative talents....and your efficient use of time, Ms.Blogger Extraordinaire!
    Joan/Gramcracker

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  10. Grandma KcApril 12, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Treat tutorial Connie! You are so talented!

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Cute, cute, cute. I think they would make great Ipod cases also. Thanks for the directions.

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  12. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 13, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    These are just adorable. You never cease to amaze me with the things that you come up with! :)

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  13. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    My granddaughters would just love them!!;))))) Pinning!

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  14. Krystie April 13, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Very nicely made and adorable to boot!

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  15. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    These are really cute! I like the zebra fabric and the fringe! Cute!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-27_14.html

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  16. MollyApril 14, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    What an epic idea!

    Mollyxxx

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 14, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    These are just the cutest! I made a little pouch for bunnies this Spring and I love your idea for the small purses! Very nice!

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  18. mail4roseyApril 14, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    These are sweet and perfect for a little girl! I'm visiting today from the Raising Imperfection hop.

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  19. GenieApril 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Those are so cute! Love the way you personalized them.

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  20. Lanaya | Raising ReaganApril 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I've seen this idea before ... super cute

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    www.raising-reagan.com

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  21. Diana of Diana RamblesApril 14, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Cute!

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  22. Leslie @ Violet ImperfectionApril 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    I would have loved one of these when I was little!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie

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  23. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 14, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Cute idea!

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  24. momsthewordApril 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Oh what a darling idea! No wonder your granddaughters love them, so cute! You really should sell these! I would buy them if I had daughters or granddaughters!

    Thanks so much for linking up to the "Making Your Home Sing Monday" linky party today! :)

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  25. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Darling purses. You should sell them. Thank you for the great tutoral.

    Consider yourself hugged,
    http://simpleesue.com/frivolous-friday-bacon-corn-pancakes/

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  26. Katie @ Creatively LivingApril 14, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    What cute little purses! Thanks for linking them up at Monday Funday!

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  27. srpprcrftrApril 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Exceptional tutorial and adorable purses. Great repurposing, good for you. So glad you shared this on the Sunday Showcase. You must have a great stash of goodies to embellish all your pocket purses, always comes in handy doesn't it?
    I bought some jean pockets at a local thrift store last year but never got around to making them, well you have inspired me so much I'm going to get those pockets out and get busy with my own stash. We have a craft show coming up in early May and think these would be a good product to sell, what about you? I've subscribed to your blog. Happy days

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  28. PamelaApril 15, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    I know a grandmomma who needs to make one of these. You have the sweetest ideas and such great tutorials.

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  29. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    These are adorable. My daughter would love one. I have just started sewing, but I think I could handle this!

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  30. RitaApril 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So cute! My granddaughters would love these!

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  31. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    These are too cute! I love the way you decorated all of them!

    I would love it if you would link this and any recipes, other crafts, and DIY projects to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party! It is live now

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  32. Vicki @ Grams Made ItApril 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    I love these. What a great idea!

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  33. Crafts a la ModeApril 15, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    These are really cute! I've got lots of old jeans and pockets. Very inspiring. I'd love to have you share this at What to do Weekends also. Best wishes, Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/04/what-to-do-weekends-15.html

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  34. Carol SalisburyApril 16, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Just stopped by from Blooming Homestead...Omg your pocket purses are great! I think you are right..with a longer handle they would be perfect for us as well as our granddaughters!

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  35. Amy April 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    There are too cute! My daughter would love these! Thanks for the tutorial! :)

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  36. Esther AsburyApril 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I've made several of these for giving to my little nieces etc. Love your take on them -- cute pocket purses!

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  37. Sinea PiesApril 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, Connie. I love these. My daughter has been wanting me to teach her 7 year old how to sew. This is a project MacKenzie would love to do!

    Blessings,
    Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row

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  38. With A BlastApril 17, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Love this, Connie! I am sure my daughter would like a couple of different ones :-) I shared this on Google+ today ! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party :-)

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  39. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Very cute!
    Esther

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  40. Mamal DianeApril 17, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Those are so cute Connie. Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot this week :)

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  41. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley KitchenApril 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Sew Cute! hee hee Thank you so much for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!

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  42. deZealApril 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh wow, these are totally gorgeous:) And I have a few pairs of old jeans - I think Iknow what I will do with tchem.... I have to pin tchem, I'm afraid:)
    Love from Moorland Home

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  43. KimApril 17, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    How cute these are!!! I have a whole drawerful of jeans I'm saving for craft projects. Wheee, I just might make some of these for my daughter!! Thanks so much for posting!
    -Kim at Seabrook Lane

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  44. Darlene NemethApril 17, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Your purses are adorable. I have three granddaughters who would love to have them. I'll have to get to it. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Trica (Tree' - ka)April 17, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    What a CUTE idea!!

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  46. TheresaApril 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I love the cute pocket purses those are so much fun! Visiting from DearCreatives.com hope to see you again soon!

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  47. buttons and paint...April 18, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    These are lovely & such a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing :)

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  48. SallyAnnApril 19, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Hi Connie,

    I just stopped by from over at Create With Joy Blog Hop and wanted to say these pocket purses are so stinking cute. I don't have any granddaughter to make one for but I do have 3 nieces who might like one. And I think I might make one for myself as well.

    Thanks for posting this. Have a great day.

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  49. SuperMomNoCapeApril 19, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    What a great way to use up old jeans. These are really cute!

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  50. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Oh, these are so awesome!! I love them. Just pinned and tweeted. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. I hope I can get some projects finished this weekend to link up to your party!! :)
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs
    Kathy

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  51. LindseyApril 19, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    This is so cute! Thank you for linking up on Tending The Home Tuesdays this week! I will be featuring your post in my Weekly Wrap Up tomorrow, stop by and grab a "I Was Featured" button if you like! http://roadto31.blogspot.com/2013/04/weekly-wrap-up-are-you-cloth-diaper.html

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  52. Emily ThompsonApril 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    this is SO fun! this would be fun to let kids embellish themselves! Thanks SO much for linking up to tasteful tuesdays at nap-timecreations.com. I'm featuring this project RIGHT NOW :o) Come on over and check it out.... I would LOVE for you to put a featured button in this post (or at least somewhere on your site) Oh, and don't forget to enter the giveaways going on now $25 to cafepress and $50 to cutting edge stencils...
    ~Emily

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  53. Adorned From AboveApril 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    These are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing at this weeks Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    Have a great weekend.
    Debi and Charly

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  54. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickApril 20, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Very nice.......Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com


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  55. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Very cute and I love all of the different embellishments! Thanks so much for sharing at the Rock N Share linky party. Hope you’ll join in again next week! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  56. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Connie these are so cute and creative! What a blessing to have such a creative grandma :) I am so glad you shared your project with us this week at Pretty Things, hope to see you again Monday night for another great party!

    xo, Tanya
    http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

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  57. Lisa LynnApril 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing this on The Creative HomeAcre Hop! Your post is featured this week! Congrats!

    Hope to see you back at the hop today!
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/04/the-creative-homeacre-hop-12-soap-giveaway.html

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  58. Susie @bowdabraApril 21, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks for linking up an awesome project! Stop by again next week and link up some cool stuff!

    Have a great week!
    Susie@Bowdabra
    http://bowdabrablog.com

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  59. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 21, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Great tutorial. Such a cute way to recycle old pockets. Thanks for sharing these cute purses with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  60. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Oh these are just so cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Crafty Tuesday. I'll be featuring these in my party highlights post this week. :)

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  61. The Thriftiness MissApril 21, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    These are too cute and such a great tutorial too :) Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Wonders! Hope you're having a great week!

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  62. Kim~madeinadayApril 22, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Cute idea! Thanks for linking up on Made in a Day!
    Kim

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  63. Betsy @ Romance on a dimeApril 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    So cute!! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

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  64. Barb @ A Life in BalanceApril 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Such a cute recycling idea! Thanks for linking up at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!

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  65. The Busy Bee'sApril 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    These pocket purses are darling! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing them at The Busy Bee's (Thursday party) We appreciate you joining us!
    Joye & Myrna
    The Busy Bee's

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  66. Turnips 2 TangerinesApril 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I love these~How cute~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  67. KatieApril 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    These purses are so fun!! Thank you so much for sharing on Blog Stalking Thursday. I have featured this project and would love for you to stop by and grab a feature button. You deserve it! Can't wait to see what you share next time! Blog Stalking Thursday Features

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  68. CarrieApril 25, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    These are adorable. My Princess would love one of these fancy pocket purses. Thanks for linking them up at Think Tank Thursday. I featured them today.
    http://www.saving4six.com/2013/04/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-27.html

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  69. StephanieApril 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks for linking up at my link party, these purses are too cute! I will be featuring this at todays link party!
    Simply Dream & Create

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  70. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    I am sure that Freedom Fridays is just one of the fun Parties these sweet purses were featured!! I just shared on Facebook and pinned to thank you for being one of Freedom Fridays Features!!

    Hugs

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  71. EveryDay BloomApril 27, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Great idea and lovely tutorial. And all the variations...that was fun. Thanks for sharing this! Lynaea @ <a href="http://everydaybloom.com/in-the-pink-apron/

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  72. Taelia88July 20, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Wonderful tutorial! I loved the outcome!
    Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά!!! ...while sewing!! :)
    Have a great weekend!!

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