DIY Leather Coin Purse — Tutorial, Pattern & Creative Inspiration

A leather coin purse might seem like a small project — but it’s one of the most satisfying things you can make. Compact, practical, and endlessly customisable, it’s the perfect piece to experiment with new leathers, colours, and techniques without committing to a full bag.

About This Coin Purse

This elegant leather coin purse features a zip closure and a beautifully shaped silhouette — minimal on the outside, surprisingly roomy on the inside. It fits cards, coins, and everyday essentials with ease.

Finished dimensions: 10 × 15 × 2.5 cm
Punch pitch: 5 mm

What You’ll Need

Materials

• Leather, 1.6 mm (4 oz) — any finish works beautifully
• Zip fastener to match the purse length
• Waxed thread
• Optional: lining fabric or thin suede

Tools

• Stitching pricking iron — 5 mm pitch
• Stitching needles
• Edge beveler and slicker
• Cutting mat and knife
• Binder clips or clamps
• Tokonole or beeswax for edge finishing

The Pattern

All pieces in this tutorial come from the PDF Pattern Leather Coin Purse: DIY Wallet Template.

Files included:

• PDF — A4 and US Letter formats, print at “Actual Size” in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)

Step-by-Step Process

The video above shows the full process without narration — watch at your own pace and pause whenever you need. Here’s a quick overview:

1. Print and cut the pattern

Print the PDF at actual size and cut out all pieces. Transfer them to your leather and cut carefully.

2. Prepare the edges

Bevel and burnish all edges that will remain visible after assembly. Much easier to do now than later.

3. Attach the zip

Glue the zip to the top edge of the main panel. Stitch in place with a 5 mm pricking iron and saddle stitch.

4. Assemble the body

Glue the front and back panels together around the perimeter. Punch holes and saddle stitch all the way around.

5. Finish the edges

Burnish all outer edges. Turn the purse right-side out if lined, or leave as-is for a clean raw look.

Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

One of the most beautiful things about leathercraft is that there are no strict rules when it comes to creativity. A coin purse is the ideal canvas to let your imagination run free.

Try a bold, textured leather you’ve been hesitant to use. Mix two contrasting colours for the front and back panels. Swap the standard zip pull for something unexpected — a vintage charm, a tassel, a ring. Add a hand-stamped monogram or a blind emboss on the front panel.

The pattern stays the same — but every piece you make can tell a completely different story. That’s how you find your style. That’s how you find your customer. Not by playing it safe, but by making the thing that excites you — because that energy always shows in the finished piece.

Make ten coin purses. Make them all different. See which one people reach for first.

Get the Pattern

👉 Download the PDF Leather Coin Purse Pattern

Instant download after purchase. Questions about the files? Reach out anytime — happy to help.