Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather, with a cool tab and slot opening on the front. A hidden magnetic snap keeps the tab in place. It’s made with two separate compartments, with a pocket between them. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ wide x 6.7″ tall x 1.5″ deep.

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The Envelope Clutch Bag Free Pattern, by So Sew Easy

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