easy upcycled denim pouch with pearl heart embellishment

How to make a zippered denim coin purse from old jeans

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Give your old jeans a second life with this cute DIY embellished denim coin purse! This beginner-friendly upcycling project is a fun way to use denim scraps and get creative with decoration. You’ll learn how to sew a mini zippered pouch and personalize it with hot-glued half pearl beads arranged in a sweet heart shape – or go your own way with embroidery, applique, or rickrack trim. It’s a small but satisfying make, perfect for gifting or storing your own coins, earbuds, or tiny treasures. Stylish, practical, and totally customizable – this is scrap sewing at its best!

More sewing fun to dive into! Stitch your own quilted zipper pouch with a free pattern – it’s cute, functional, and great for gifts. Try the free puffy coin purse pattern for a fun and beginner-friendly project. And if you’ve got old jeans lying around, turn them into a stylish crossbody bag, perfect for everyday use!

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