I recently tested the newBlue Calla Freesia Foldover purse, and realized I needed some “invisible magnets.” They’re not really invisible of course, but they’re sewn into the interfacing and not seen from the right side of the bag. I could have used traditional magnetic snaps, but decided to try and make my own invisible magnets.

It ended up being really easy, and significantly cheaper than buying them. So, I figured I’d share with you how to make them.

I bought a pack of ceramic magnets from Michael’s and used a coupon to get the pack of 4 pairs for about $2. Then I pulled out my vacuum sealer and a small piece of vacuum bag material.

Start by making a small bag about 2 1/2″ wide.

Insert a magnet and seal it up as close to the magnet as possible.

Repeat for second magnet.

I recommend marking the matching sides so you know which way to sew them into the bag

I don’t recommend trimming too much off the edges, so you have some plastic to sew into.

There you have it. I told you it was simple! Plus, for only a fraction of the pricey store bought ones. From here on, it depends on the pattern how the magnets are sewn in.