Sew a Simple Foldover Clutch

This wristlet clutch is so easy you can sew it by hand in an afternoon - and with a sewing machine, it should take less than an hour.

It's a great beginner's sewing project and a fantastic way to use up scrap fabric! And it's the perfect size for all the necessities - chapstick, cellphone, bank cards, cash... it can all fit in there!

I've also got some of these listed in my etsy store if you'd like to go that route: making jiggy by jessyratfink

Step 1 What you'll need:

• 2 - 6.5 x 8.5 in pieces of cotton fabric for lining
• 2 - 6.5 x 8.5 in pieces of cotton fabric for outside
• 1 - 2 x 14-16 in piece for strap
• 1 button (I like the ones you can cover yourself!)
• 1 small piece of ric rac, tshirt fabric, or elastic for closure, less than 5 inches long.
• pins
• scissors
• needle and thread OR sewing machine

It works best if the fabric going on the outside of your clutch is a thicker cotton - home decor fabric works great here. The lining can be any cotton you want.

The length of your strap depends on how big you'd like it - I like mine to be longer so that I can wear the clutch higher up on my arm, in the crook of my elbow, with lots of extra room.

Comments

[themadjeweler]

I just made two yesterday and they turned out super cute! Here's a pic of one.

[carsong]

made one yesterday- so easy and SO cute.

[amatureartist56]

I love your instructable! I think there might be a slight mistake. Where you put the 2 sewn cotton pieces- the fabric and lining- should be put together with right sides facing each other. BTW this is a great instructable, I am hoping to make one of these.!

[jessyratfink]

Oh, you are right! At least I photographed it the right way. ;)

I'll change it right now! Thank you. :D

[sunshiine]

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

[eebudee]

cute fabric, and nice photography!

[SHIFT!]

Very good project, I love how straightforward it is! Makes me think I could almost make one myself, if I had any sort of sewing skills.

[jessyratfink]

I can teach you, you know. :D

[SHIFT!]

That would be awesome then ;)

[porcupinemamma]

Exactly what raviolikid said! :0)

[jessyratfink]

Ha, thank you!

[raviolikid]

Good, clear directions! And, I like the fact that you showed hand sewing! Sometimes, low-tech is just the way to go!

[jessyratfink]

Thank you! And I agree. It's therapeutic. :D