Can a gal ever have too many pouches? I think not. Especially if it's made with clear vinyl, which just happens to be uber trendy. Plus it happens to be uber practical because I love being able to see what's in my purse at a glance.
I've seen tiny no sew pouches for business cards, and thought, wouldn't that be awesome as a clutch? After a bit of playing around, I came up with a pattern that's big enough to make a clutch for when you don't want to carry a purse. But it's also small enough to keep in your purse for make-up, diapers, whatever. Bonus!
DIY Pouch with no sew vinyl
To make a vinyl pouch, you will need:
- Small piece of vinyl. Clear vinyl is the easiest to work with - and you want to buy the thickest weight vinyl. The pattern also worked well with 2 other old pieces of vinyl (the red and the animal print).
- Template. You can download my template here, but be warned - it is not to scale. The pattern is bigger than an 8.5x11 piece of paper so you will need to draw the pattern. If you want to make several pouches, draw a pattern to keep. I cut mine out of a paper trash bag. (If anyone has a better idea of how to give away this pattern, please let me know!)
- Button studs
- Pencil, ruler, scissors
Step 1: Draw out the pattern on the vinyl and cut.
Step 2: Fold in the outer flaps and mark where they overlap with a pencil.
Step 3: Fold up the bottom flap and mark where it meets the side flaps with the pencil.
Step 4: Cut a tiny hole at each of the 3 marks with your scissors. Starting from the inside of the pouch, insert the button stud. Put the stud through the side flaps first and the bottom flap last. Then screw in the back of the stud.
Step 5: Fold down the top flap and cut a small hole where it meets the stud. This will be your closure.
If the sides of your pouch are sticking up, press them down with a book for a day or so. Then have fun picking out stylish accessories to put in it.
Hey, no more guessing what's inside! :)
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anonyous says
hi I love the pattern but it sees there is a typo n the pattern as the length should be 14 inches rather than 12 inches total. thank you.
Violeat says
I love this and want to make it for my mom. I don't know if I can find vinyl here but I will try (am in Mexico).
I have a doubt about the button part, I am not sure how that worked and am not sure how you keep the bottom three layers together and then the top one when you close it how does it stay closed?
Thanks a lot!!!!
Colette Rymer says
What size is your pouch? Thanks!
Nancy says
these would be great for traveling-TSA could clearly see what's in your carry-on. thanx !
Helen says
Stephanie, what is the thickness of the vinyl that you are using?
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sarah s. says
I love making projects with Vinyl! I have been wanting to make a clear clutch, this one is adorable.
Sue B says
This would be great for the new NFL handbag restrictions! Maybe a bit larger & add a chain! Thank you for the inspiration!
gerbermom says
Love that idea! Have fun making one!
Kendra says
Amazing! I love this & it looks like a pretty quick project. Hey, maybe even *I* could manage this one! I adore the clear vinyl pouch and makeup bags, especially in neon colors. Now I'll have to be on the hunt for some vinyl. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely pouch tutorial!
gerbermom says
You can find vinyl at JoAnn's in the home fabric section - they have lots of fun neon colors too!
Jessica says
I think the measurements on your template are off. It says 12 inches total across but shouldn't it be 14?
gerbermom says
You're right! Good catch Jessica. Apparently I can't add :) I'll update the template!
Minty says
Where can I buy the vinyl from?
gerbermom says
Great question! I got mine from JoAnns - they had several different thicknesses to choose from.
Silvergirl says
this looks too easy to be true!!
brett
icakepops says
What a fun idea - great tutorial!
Susanna says
These are super-cool my little genius designer sis :)
Shannon at MadiganMade says
I love this idea... so simple and chic!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
See, I can't do clear because it would be full of uncool things like Kleenex and receipts. So I will have to make mine red. :)
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Yet another brilliant idea from you Stephanie! I love that you could have one to match every outfit!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
This is so clever!
Glamamom says
Amazing and so chic!
elle sees says
cute idea, as always!!
Gloria says
It always takes me FOREVER to find anything in my purse, so I need to make this with the clear vinyl :-) Love this idea!
Alyssa says
This is genius. I love the clear one so much!