Hi, my lovely readers, today i want to share a tutorial for making mini clutch. It's easy, simple and a quick project. You can finish this project i think in 2 hours max. A good project for weekend.
At first i was not planning on making this mini clutch, but since i failed on making other projects and have some leftovers fabrics, so here she is ^_^
I am adding Batik flower brooch for embellishment.
My finish clutch measures: Approximately 22cm in width & 14cm in height.
Peek through the lining: super bright flower pattern.
When not folded, it measures: Approximately 22cm in width & 25cm in height.
What you will need:
- 2 pcs 27cm X 24cm of fabrics for outer and lining. Mine will be the teal colour fabric for outer and bright flower pattern for lining.
- 2 pcs 15cm X 24cm of fabrics for outer and lining for front body of the clutch.
- 1 pc 10cm X 34cm of lining fabric for inner pocket. You may use any choice of fabrics.
- 2 pcs of interfacing 27cm X 24cm.
- 2 pcs of interfacing 15cm X 24cm.
- 1 set of magnetic clasp.
- Matching/contrasting colour of thread.
- Scissor, ruler, tailor's chalk.
- And 2 hours of your afternoon time ^_^
For the outer fabric and lining fabric, i am using upholstery fabrics. Quite thick and durable. So i am not using fleece. You may use thin fleece for adding protection for your gadget. It fits kindle/kindle paperwhite.
Cut 2 pcs outer & lining fabrics and 2 pcs interfacing each 27cm X 24cm.
2 pcs outer & lining fabrics plus 2 pcs interfacing each 15cm X 24cm.
1 pc lining fabric 10cm X 34cm for inner pocket.
Let's make the front body of the clutch: Take the 2 pcs outer & lining of the 15cm X 24cm wrong side together then sew using 1cm seam allowance.
Press to open the seams.
Then top stitch.
On the lining: Mark the fabric where you want to place the magnetic clasp. I usually find the center of the clutch then 4cm from the top. Mark and use pointy scissor to cut through the fabric. Turn around, place a scrap fleece/felt then put the washer. Lastly bend the 2 prongs into the middle.
You will do same for the front body of the clutch.
Let's make the inner pocket: Take the 10cm X 34cm pc. Folded into 2. Stitch the left side, top and right side. Leaving about 5-8cm unstitch for turning.
Turn it slowly then pressed. After that top stitch to close the opening.
Place and sew the inner pocket to lining.
Now, almost done. Sandwich together: Outer fabric right side (the teal colour), the front body with outer fabric below, then the lining right side face down. Sew all the way, but don't forget to leave 10cm an opening on top for turning. You may want to sew them slowly, since it contains many layers.
Before turn, better snip off all 4 corners to reduce the bulks. Then slowly turn all the layers through the 10cm opening. Pressed with iron.
Top stitch to close the opening. You can use machine or hand stitching.
Voila, your mini clutch now is ready for using.
I hope my tutorial not too confusing to follow. I am open to any suggestions, comments or questions. You can embellish the clutch with pretty ribbon, rolled fabric flowers, ruffles, and many more. Use your imagination.
I will see you on my next tutorial.
Let's Make Them.
