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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.

Things You'll Need

Eight juice pouches
Sewing machine
Craft scissors
Ruler
Thread
Ribbon
Embellishments

Instructions

- 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.

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