Capri Sun Wallets

I love making things out of empty Capri Sun drink containers. The packaging is shiny, colorful, and almost indestructable. Unfortunately, the indestructability also prevents regular recyclers from re-using them. So, what to do with the containers? Make some great wallets! I've made dozens of these in various designs and given them away. Here's one of my favorite designs, suitable for guys or gals, big or small.

Notes: (1) Backstitch 2 or 3 stitches at the beginning and end of the seams to secure them; and (2) sorry for the glare in the photos - those juice bags are so shiny, my phone camera is not high-quality, this is my first Instructable, blah, blah.....enjoy.

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Step 1: Materials

Materials needed for one wallet:

1. 3 or 4 clean Capri-Sun containers; a few extras are good for mistakes
2. Sewing machine
3. Scissors
4. Ruler & pen
6. 1 or 2 sheets of cardstock for templates
5. Stick-on velcro tape (optional)

chiquita63 says: Feb 26, 2013. 4:16 AM

Love this post. Just made my first and can't wait to make more!!!

Rhii16 says: Jun 30, 2012. 11:03 AM

It would be very helpful if you could make a video!!

gwebisu (author) in reply to Rhii16Jul 5, 2012. 2:21 PM

That's a good idea. I need to get my pal Shift! who is an Instructabrarian to help me. Meanwhile, if there's anything confusing in my instructions as posted, let me know and I will be glad to help you.

miss_robot says: Mar 29, 2012. 11:04 AM

this was really cool looking.. but i dont have the skills to make one lol.. would u b able to sell me one??

gwebisu (author) in reply to miss_robotApr 4, 2012. 8:48 AM

Send me your address by "private message.". There is a link on the left side of the screen under my info and photo

Johnny Lavabo says: Dec 29, 2011. 11:19 AM

Mine really is indestructable! I've used it everyday now for more than three months and it's still as nice as in the beginning. I'm plannign to make another one...

gwebisu (author) in reply to Johnny LavaboDec 29, 2011. 1:13 PM

I love hearing that--- thanks for the post!

Po1nd3xter says: Sep 3, 2011. 11:58 AM

I thought this Instructable was a little difficult, but definitely cool! There's nothing I like more than sitting back and sippin' on a Capri. And now I get to show off my wallet to everyone!

gwebisu (author) in reply to Po1nd3xterSep 3, 2011. 7:03 PM

Your wallet looks fantastic!! I'm so pleased you posted the pictures. Thanks! Your next one will be a breeze. Maybe you'd like to try my Potato Chip Wallet to go with your Capri Sun wallet? http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-Chip-Bag-Wallet/

rbynum in reply to gwebisuSep 29, 2011. 10:02 AM

would you be willing to sell me one or two of these wallets i really want one and it would be a great gift to give to my dad but unfortunately i cant make this because i dont have a sewing machine and i lack the required skill

gwebisu (author) in reply to rbynumOct 1, 2011. 2:53 PM

Pls click on "send private message" under author "gwebisu" name. Thanks

SHIFT! says: Aug 8, 2011. 8:48 PM

Very good first Instructables! Love that you included your design plans!

gwebisu (author) in reply to SHIFT!Aug 12, 2011. 12:01 AM

Thank you!

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randofo says: Aug 8, 2011. 8:55 PM

Great project. I never realized how easy it was to sew these things together.

gwebisu (author) in reply to randofoAug 12, 2011. 12:01 AM

Yep, not hard to sew at all (except for the glare). Thanks!

cambob97 says: Aug 9, 2011. 9:30 AM

RESPECT THE POUCH!!! RESPECT IT!!!

gwebisu (author) in reply to cambob97Aug 11, 2011. 11:59 PM

Hear hear!

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scoochmaroo says: Aug 9, 2011. 2:26 PM

I love this and cannot wait to make one! If it's not RFID proof, I know just the thing. . .

gwebisu (author) in reply to scoochmarooAug 11, 2011. 11:59 PM

Thanks!

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canida says: Aug 9, 2011. 2:59 PM

Wow, very nice!

gwebisu (author) in reply to canidaAug 11, 2011. 11:58 PM

Thank you!

splazem says: Aug 10, 2011. 5:39 PM

Awesome! I have to make one...

gwebisu (author) in reply to splazemAug 11, 2011. 11:57 PM

Thanks1

thenewdays says: Aug 11, 2011. 9:58 AM

Instead of sewing, you could use a seam sealer from a foodsaver machine. The vac bag hot strip. I use it to seal chip bags and cheese and lots of other things.

gwebisu (author) in reply to thenewdaysAug 11, 2011. 11:56 PM

I tried it with a sealer and it did not work. BUT I will be posting another Instructable soon that actually can use a sealer

whosdadog in reply to thenewdaysAug 11, 2011. 12:28 PM

The caprisun pouches are thin aluminum. The seam sealers generally only work on plastic bags. If you put one in a foodsaver, you might just melt the ink.

xenor in reply to whosdadogAug 11, 2011. 7:09 PM

They'd still be plastic coated, and I assume they're heat sealed when filled at the factory.

shantinath1000 says: Aug 9, 2011. 11:59 AM

I wonder if the foil in the pouch makes them RFID proof?

gwebisu (author) in reply to shantinath1000Aug 11, 2011. 11:52 PM

The description of the pouch material from Capri Sun is below-- but, sorry, I do not know the RFID answer

wilgubeast in reply to shantinath1000Aug 9, 2011. 2:26 PM

I wondered the same thing. Somebody make one and test it out! These look spectacular.

gwebisu (author) in reply to wilgubeastAug 11, 2011. 11:52 PM

Thank you! The description of the pouch material from Capri Sun is below-- but, sorry, I do not know the RFID answer, though.

atomiclegocreations in reply to wilgubeastAug 11, 2011. 7:41 AM

why would you want to risk a credit card?!?!

ProCactus in reply to atomiclegocreationsAug 11, 2011. 8:53 PM

There is no risk.

The comment was merely referring it as a possible EM shield.
I also would like to know this will stop EMF getting though.

gwebisu (author) says: Aug 11, 2011. 1:53 PM

Here is the description of the pouch material from the Capri Sun manufacturer:

"CAPRI SUN pouches are polyester-reverse side printed to aluminum then laminated to polyethylene (a plastic polymer). Unfortunately, this packaging is not recyclable. "