Crafting Baby Sock Coin Purses: A Beginner's Guide

Losing one sock in a pair is a common problem, but it doesn't have to be a waste! You can turn a single sock into a coin purse with just a few materials and a simple method. This DIY project is a great way to make use of those lonely socks and create something functional and cute. It's an easy craft that can be completed in a short amount of time and makes a perfect gift for friends and family or a unique party favour. With a variety of sock designs available, you can personalize your coin purse to match your style or the recipient's. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps to make your very own baby sock coin purse, perfect for storing loose change, lip gloss, and other small items.

How to Make a Baby Sock Coin Purse

Prepare your materials: baby sock, coin purse frame, embroidery thread, needle, etc

To make a baby sock coin purse, you will need to prepare the following materials:

• A baby sock. The size of the sock will depend on the size of your coin purse frame. A sock for babies aged 6-18 months should work well with a small coin purse frame.
• A small coin purse metal frame. The smallest you can find is best. A good size to aim for is 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches.
• Embroidery thread.
• A sewing needle.
• Scissors.
• A felt-tipped marker.
• Twine.
• Liquid glue.
• A flat-head screwdriver or flat-sided awl.
• An old handkerchief or a small piece of cloth.

Once you have gathered all your materials, you can begin to assemble your baby sock coin purse. Start by placing the sock on a clean, dry work surface with the foot facing up. Pinch it outward so that the sock lies flat, and fold the heel upward so that it also lies flat.

The next step is to prepare the sock for the coin purse frame. Place the frame right below the fold of the heel, and use your marker to draw a line under the frame. Remove the frame and draw another line on top of the first line to represent the other side of the frame. Cut along the top line with your scissors, keeping the bottom half of the sock and discarding the rest.

Cut slits on either side of the sock, long enough to reach the hinge

To make a baby sock coin purse, you will need a small coin purse metal frame, a baby sock, a needle, and embroidery thread. Start by placing the sock on a clean, dry surface with the foot facing up. Pinch the sock outward so that it lies flat, and fold the heel upward so that it also lies flat. Place the metal frame right below the fold of the heel, and use a marker to draw a line under the frame. Remove the frame and draw another line to represent the other side of the frame.

Now you are ready to cut the slits. Cut along the top line, ensuring the slit is long enough to reach where the hinge will sit (about an inch). Keep the bottom half of the sock, and discard the rest. Repeat the process on the other side of the sock so you have two slits, one on either side.

Position the sock in the groove of the metal frame

To position the sock in the groove of the metal frame, you will need to have already cut a slit on either side of the sock, just long enough to reach where the hinge will sit (about an inch).

Now, open up your metal clasp. Position one side of the sock in the groove of one side of the metal frame. You can use a flat-head screwdriver or flat-sided awl to help you do this neatly. Secure the sock to the metal frame by sewing it in place with your embroidery thread and sewing needle. Repeat this process for the other side of the sock and frame.

Knot and sew the ends in securely. You can hide or sew loose ends under the metal frame.

Sew the sock to the frame using embroidery thread

To sew the sock to the frame using embroidery thread, you will need a small coin purse metal frame, a baby sock (6-18 months size), a sewing needle, and embroidery thread.

Firstly, cut a slit on either side of the sock, about an inch long, or just long enough to reach where the hinge will sit. Open up the metal clasp and position one side of the sock in the groove of one side of the frame. Using your embroidery thread and sewing needle, sew the sock to the metal frame. Repeat this process for the other side of the sock and frame.

Knot and sew the ends in securely, hiding any loose ends under the metal frame. You will now have a small hole on either side of the sock where the hinge is. You can choose to either leave this as it is or sew it to the hinge.

Knot and sew ends securely, hiding loose ends under the frame

Now it's time to knot and sew the ends securely, hiding any loose ends under the frame. Thread your needle and knot the embroidery thread. Sew the ends in securely, making sure to catch both sides of the sock and the frame with your stitches. You can also sew the loose ends under the metal frame to keep them hidden and neat.

This step is important to ensure the purse is sturdy and that the sock is securely attached to the frame. You can use a flat-head screwdriver or a flat-sided awl to help push the needle through the frame if needed. Make sure to tie off any loose ends and trim any excess thread.

For added security, you can also add a small amount of glue to the knots and loose ends before hiding them under the frame. This will help keep the stitches in place and prevent any unraveling. Be sure to let the glue dry completely before using the purse.

Once you've knotted and sewn the ends, your baby sock coin purse is almost ready! You can choose to leave the small holes at the hinge as they are or sew them closed.

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