Make even the most basic outfit look super cool with a DIY vinyl donut shaped purse. Blame it on our culture’s obsession with fast food, or just embrace the sheer joy of it, because really, what’s not to love? Fashion vlogger, JorDIYn, has created a simple do it yourself tutorial to create a vinyl doughnut purse.
- For materials, you’ll need:
- a ruler
- four different colors of vinyl fabric
- a pair of scissors
- two zippers in matching colors of your choice
- thread
- the bottom of a lotion bottle
- hot glue gun
- a sheet protector
- a few plates
- white paper
- a magic marker and pen on hand for measurements.
- Begin by tracing a plate roughly 9 inches in diameter onto the white paper, then cut out the circle which will serve as your pattern.
- Next, use the bottom of the lotion bottle to trace a smaller hole onto the pattern, which will be the donut hole shape.
- Retrace the shape onto another piece of paper and then create wavy lines for the frosting part of your donut design.
- Cut out small rectangle shapes for your sprinkles and hot glue them directly onto your frosting design. Later, you’ll topstitch these sprinkles to secure with matching thread.
- Cut out a small hole using the sheet protector material and hot glue it on top of the donut hole area. This will close up open the space for your purse.
- Cut out two rectangular strips of fabric and sew your zipper in place.
- Secure both sides of the bag together using the sewing machine, then flip inside out to reveal your final product.
Check out the Youtube video for more information about exact measurements. The finished design looks totally adorable, and delicious! You’ll be bound to turn heads and cause salivation wherever you go.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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I appreciate that the materials list is straightforward, especially calling out four vinyl colors and matching zippers. It makes it easy to plan the color scheme before starting.
The finished donut purse sounds like a conversation starter for sure. Between the bright vinyl and the sprinkle details, it’s hard to imagine it not getting attention.
The step about adding wavy frosting lines on a second paper pattern really helps visualize the final look before cutting vinyl. It’s a small detail but makes the design much cleaner.
Using a sheet protector to cover the donut hole is genius, especially for keeping contents from falling out. I always struggle with openings in novelty bags, so this solves it nicely.
Topstitching the sprinkles after hot gluing them is a smart move. I’ve had glued details fall off before, so reinforcing them with thread seems like a necessary step here.
The step-by-step progression from paper pattern to vinyl cuts is really helpful. It prevents mistakes, especially when working with vinyl that isn’t very forgiving.
I didn’t realize you could use a sheet protector as part of a bag structure. That tip alone makes this worth reading because it’s such an unexpected material choice.
I like how the article acknowledges the fast food aesthetic while still focusing on craftsmanship. It’s playful but still a legit sewing project with real techniques.
The mention of using four different vinyl colors makes me think about how fun it would be to customize the frosting and base. You could easily match this to different outfits.
Adding matching thread for the sprinkles instead of contrasting keeps the design looking polished. That’s a subtle detail that makes the finished purse look less homemade.
JorDIYn’s approach makes novelty accessories feel less intimidating. Even the sprinkle rectangles seem manageable since they’re just small cut pieces rather than complex shapes.
I like that the tutorial suggests flipping the bag inside out at the end for a clean finish. That’s one of those sewing basics that really elevates the final look.
I love how the tutorial uses a lotion bottle for the donut hole, that’s such a clever household hack I wouldn’t have thought of. The 9-inch plate pattern makes it feel really approachable too.
The combination of hot glue and sewing is interesting here. It feels like a good balance between quick assembly and durability, especially for something like vinyl.
The idea of sewing two rectangular strips with zippers to form the opening is clearer than I expected. That part of bag construction usually intimidates me, but this breaks it down.
Tracing with plates and simple objects keeps this project accessible. You don’t need fancy templates, just everyday items, which makes me more likely to actually try it.