How to Make a Bag From Capri Sun Pouches
Instead of throwing away empty Capri Sun packages, sew them into a purse. Capri Sun purses are a cute gift for kids. Use one flavor or a combination of flavors for the pouches. Another benefit of making old pouches into a purse is that is saves money. Instead of buying a purse, materials found at home can be used. The purse will last a few months if well taken care of. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sewing Machine
- Thread
- 13 Empty Capri Sun pouches
- Scissors
- Roll of Ribbon
- Rolling Pin
Instructions
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Create a Capri Sun purse
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Rinse out Capri Sun pouches and allow to dry completely.
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Flatten the pouches with a rolling pin or stack them under heavy books.
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Use a sewing machine to sew together two sets of two pouches each. They should be sewn side to side.
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Sew the two sets of pouches together to make the bottom. They should resemble a rectangle with four parts.
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Sew three pouches together to make a side. Repeat with three more pouches. The pouches should sit side-by-side.
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Sew a side onto one side of the bottom. Repeat with the other side.
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Sew the ends of the sides together.
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Sew three pouches to make a flap. The top of one pouch should be sewn to the bottom of another.
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Sew one end of the flap to a side.
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Sew on a ribbon strap. Braid the ribbon to make it stronger.
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Tips & Warnings
Use more pouches for a bigger purse.
