How to Make a Juice Pouch Purse

Make a purse out of juice pouches in just a few steps. Juice pouch purses are an inexpensive craft to make. When complete, juice pouch purses are whimsical and fun. They add a fun flair to any little girl's or colorful woman's wardrobe.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Eight juice pouches
• Sewing machine
• Craft scissors
• Ruler
• Thread
• Ribbon
• Embellishments

1. Purchase a box of 10 juice pouches. Buy the juice pouches that are made from a foil and plastic like material.

2. Empty the juice pouches by drinking them or just draining the juice in the sink. Make a slit in the bottom of each pouch.

3. Rinse each pouch with warm water. Dry each off with a towel and flatten them.

4. Lay 2 juice pouches together lengthwise, picture side down. Overlap the pouches so that the length is 8 inches. Use a zigzag stitch to sew the overlapping ends together. This is the bottom.

5. Lay 2 pouches side by side, overlapping them 1/4 inch. Sew together using a zigzag stitch. Do this with 2 more pouches. These pieces will be the front and back.

6. Sew the front and back pieces to the bottom of the purse using 1/4-inch seam allowance. Have the picture side on the outside. Sew 1 juice pouch to each narrow end to form the sides.

7. Sew all 4 corners together. Use a zigzag stitch.

8. Cut a juice pouch in thirds lengthwise. Sew the thirds end to end, and then attach them to the sides of the purse for the strap.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a sewing machine. Hot glue and hand stitching will not be strong enough to hold.
• Use a piece of ribbon for the strap instead of a pouch.
• Embellish the top of the purse with fun ribbon or sequined trimmings.
• The sewing machine needle may get sticky.