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Molly's Sketchbook: A Cute Japanese Coin Purse

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Even since we got the Inazuma Antique Gold handles in the store I have been wanting to make a coin purse. There there was just one (big) problem.... the instructions were in Japanese! Usually I pride myself in being able to figure things out from pictures but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't make heads or tails of the simple pattern included with the handles. Luckily for me the very talented Mari was willing to help me out. She and her mom translated the pattern and answered my clueless questions.

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Once I knew what the pattern was saying the construction of the purse was fun and easy. I can't think of a better quick gift than this fully lined, darling little pouch. I have a feeling I will be making many more! If you'd like to make one (and you don't read Japanese) you can follow along with my Cute Japanese Coin Purse Journal.

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Registered Commenterpurl bee in , | Comments13 Comments

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Reader Comments (13)

This coin purse is just darling! I have always wondered how these were actually made, thanks for the visual tutorial!
April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterVictoria
Thanks for sharing this. It is a great gift idea!
April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnnie
Very cute and just think, no one has one just like it. Thanks for showing us how.
April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKaren
Great gift idea.I think I'll order a bunch of those handles. Thanks for the translation tutorial.
April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSasha
The purse is so pretty. I think I'll try and make one too.
April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAima
This is so cute! I love it!
Vicki
April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterVicki
Awesome handmade purse! Thanks for sharing HOW TO DO IT purse in your blog! I simply enjoy visiting and reading your blog!

From Far Away,
Singapore!
April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterZilla
Heads or tails! That's great : )
April 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLeah
so cute! thanks for the tutorial!
April 21, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercheryl
God now I need the frames to be back in stock soon!, lol...
April 22, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercelia
How very cute!!! I have a couple of those clasps and have not used them yet - maybe now is the time (it is always the time, if only I had the time - hee-hee)!!
April 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMelly & me
That's adorable! I've been wanting to making one of these but figured I'd probably take the easy route and just add a zipper. :p
April 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterknitsational
That is adorable! I would love to make a custom one for myself!
April 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterArtistryLive

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