For trips to the beach I don’t like packing my heavy leather wallet – filled with extra things I don’t need for an afternoon of swimming. Here’s a small and light coin purse made from the cuff of an old menswear shirt – it’s just big enough to hold some cash and a driver’s license. These are great for kids too – to hold ice cream money and beach or pool passes – or for Dad on Father’s Day to hold his iPod nano.
A coin purse is made from the cuff of a menswear shirt.
You'll need an old menswear shirt.
Cut off the cuff.
Fold cuff in half so that the buttonhole side is longer than the side with the button. The longer side should fold over and the button hole and button should meet. Pin in place.
Stitch the sides closed.
You could also use these as a gift bag for a piece of jewelry or to hold rosary beads.
How much do I love this? Very much!
What a great idea!
Love this idea Camilla! And it would be super with a cord so kids could wear it around their neck!
Hi Sara, That is true – thanks for the idea!
C
that is pretty doggone clever! what a great idea!! loving it!
This is fabulous!! I’ve been searching all over for a wallet for my preschooler. This is perfect. Thank you for sharing!
I love it too! I have an idea for shirt sleeves that won’t require the cuffs. So glad to know I can put them to good use instead of stashing them in a box for future generations.
Very clever. Kind regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Love it! I use tons of old button down shirts in my sewing projects and this would be a great way to use them
That is so clever and so cute… what a lovely idea, I shall have to hunt down a shirt to make one
Thanks for the idea! I made some last night.. These would be cute stocking-stuffers!
I love these!!! Great idea for gift cards, too!
Sheila – Yes! and for a gift of $ too.
Thanks for commenting! Take Care, C
Hi! Love this project – found it on Pinterest
I made up a pouch today: http://atthehoneysuckletree.blogspot.com/2012/01/simple-simple.html
Tanya
Tanya – you did a GREAT job! Thanks for stopping by Family Chic and linking back to your wonderful work. It means a lot to me
Take Care, Camilla
What a good idea! Thank you, now I must find an old shirt.
Found this on Pinterest and love it! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I just made a couple of these and love them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great idea ! This is one I’ll make! Thanks.
you have a great imagination, can’t wait to get started, thanks so much.
I love this, I very seldom carry a purse and need something to carry my meds when I go somewhere. Plus they will make cute money holders for gifts. Thank you
I caught my boyfriend trying to throw away 10 of his old shirts last week – he doesn’t understand that all fabric is reusable! I rescued them and they were waiting for a little project. One shirt’s cuffs will definitely be used this way – thanks for sharing!!
Great idea!
I make dresses for my daughters with old shirts but never know what to do with the cuffs.
Now I know!
quelle bonne idée !!!