No-Sew Wallets & Purses

Step 1

Enlarge template (bottom of the page) to approx. A4 size.

Step 2

Trace template onto a piece of Vinyl or Fabric and then cut out. Use the template to mark where the holes should be, and pierce holes using a skewer.

Step 3

Fold the purse along the dotted lines to create a pocket: fold side pocket flaps ‘A’ in first, then pocket flap ‘B’.

Step 4

Cut two pieces of elastic approx. 16cm and 40cm long. Thread the 16cm elastic from inside the pocket through holes 1, 2, 3 then 4, and tie ends together.

Step 5

Thread the 40cm elastic though the top hole ‘5’ from the inside, attach an oval bead before threading back through the same hole.

Step 6

Attach tassels and beads before tying off.

Step 7

Wrap the elastic around the purse twice and fasten over the oval bead. To add a lining and to strengthen the wallet, use two pieces of Vinyl glued back to back, before cutting template. Alternatively add a fabric lining.

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