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Idea file: Gold leaf wristlet purse

August 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sonya Nimri, author of Beadalicious, posts on her blog show how she made this fabulous gold leaf bag.  The design was inspired by a bag from Anthropologie.  The striped fabric is actually a refashioned bag her mother brought… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy ruffled zippered pouch

August 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Hungry Hippie shows how to make this sweet ruffled zippered pouch.  The different prints give it a delightfully scrappy look.  She leaves the edges of the ruffles raw, but if you could also finish the edges with a hem before… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bi fold diaper clutch

August 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Sewing Barefoot shows how to make a bi fold diaper clutch. It has two pockets on the inside – one to hold the diapers, and one to hold the wipes.  It folds up and closes with a magnetic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little leather scalloped clutch purse

June 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy created this gorgeous little leather clutch for a handmade gift exchange, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  A triangular panel on the front is covered in scallops.  Love!! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked fold-over clutch purse

June 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

La Creature and You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a color blocked fold-over clutch purse.  The simple shape of the purse makes the color blocking the stand-out design element.  A zipper across the top keeps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern nautical placemat clutch purse

June 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shows how to make a placemat clutch purse with a modern nautical flair.  She starts with a canvas placemat and uses a few seams to turn it into a simple clutch.  She then uses fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sketchy Pleat Clutch

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Charm Stitch  share a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making their Sketchy Pleat Clutch.  It’s a small zippered purse with rounded corners and a pleat at the center.  It’s just the right size to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Modern Girl Clutch Purse

May 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Whitney Sews shares a video tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Modern Girl Clutch.  The fold-over clutch purse has a simple button and loop closure.   Go to the video how-to. [photo from Whitney Sews on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-over clutch with zipper closure

April 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

To Sew With Love shows how to make this cute fold-over clutch purse.  Though at first glance it looks like the only thing keeping your belongings inside is the top folded over, there’s actually a zipper across the top to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soy Envelope Clutch with two closure options

March 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Soy Envelope Clutch bag, with a couple of variations for the closure.  The original tutorial shows how to make the purse with a bag lock. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern fold-over makeup pouch or clutch purse

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial at That Morris Family showing how to make this foldover pouch.  It would work as a make-up or a basic clutch purse.  The simple lines give it a modern edge, and also show off a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Strip Clutch purse with inset zipper

March 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

KJ from Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make her Fabric Strip Clutch purse.  The small purse has an inset zipper (in a bright yellow for an unexpected pop of color), and is embellished with a meandering fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow clutch purse

March 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Whitney from Brighter Day and Elm Street Life shows how you can make this fab-o bow clutch.  It has a zipper sewn across the top and a wrist band sewn into one side to make it easy to carry.  It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clean and Simple Clutch Purse

February 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Clean and Simple Clutch.  Use home decor weight fabric for the outer layer so your purse keeps its shape.  (You can use a lighter weight fabric for the lining.)  They refer to it as… Read more ...

Free pattern: Clutch purse with magnetic snap

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Our sister site, CraftBits, has tons of how-tos for the DIY crowd.  Recently added is a pattern for making a small clutch purse with a magnetic snap closure.  A small strap makes it easy to carry around your wrist. … Read more ...
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