standard style |
fold-over style |
Another standard...I may have an addiction. |
SUPPLIES
So, first step is picking fabric. If you don’t have any scraps or a stash to use, buy 1/4 yard of each of the following (And, clearly, wait for a sale. Those can make this super cheap):
-Cotton quilting fabric for the liner
-Home décor weight for the upper outside (I buy the stuff on the regular bolts, not the super wide, expensive stuff)
-Vinyl, leather or suede for the lower outside
-Medium weight fusible interfacing - I buy this one at Jo-Ann:
As well as a 14” zipper in a coordinating color (or white...I use white a lot).
You will also need standard sewing supplies:
-Sewing machine (I mean, you could do by hand if you want…)
-thread
-scissors
-tape measure
-pins
-iron
-damp cloth for ironing interfacing
(These pictures are all from making a standard clutch but the process is the same for all.)
CUTTING
(These pictures are all from making a standard clutch but the process is the same for all.)
CUTTING
Once all the shopping/picking out fabric is done the first step is to cut the fabrics:
Fold-Over Clutch
Inner lining (x2) 12" x 12½"
Outer upper (x2) 12½" x 8¼"
Lower accent (vinyl, suede, leather) (x2) 12½" x 4½"
Inner lining (x2) 8¾" x 5"
Outer upper (x2) 9" x 4½"
Lower accent (vinyl, suede, leather) (x2) 9" x 2"
Standard Clutch
Inner lining (x2) 11½" x 8¾"
Outer upper (x2) 12" x 6"
Lower accent (vinyl, suede, leather) (x2) 12" x 3½"
As well as interfacing ¼" smaller on all side for each piece of lining.
Raw pieces (besides interfacing):
Start by fusing the interfacing to the backside of the liner fabric.
Follow the instruction sheet that came with the interfacing. Set aside.
photo by Luke |
Pin together the long sides
of the two outside pieces, cotton and vinyl, right sides facing each
other.
Sew along the length, about 1/4” in.
Open and press the seam
(warning, vinyl will melt so keep the iron on the cotton side). Do a
top stitch on each side of this seam. Repeat for the other piece of the outside.
To attach the first side to the zipper, place the lining right
side UP (1). Place the zipper, right side UP, on top of it, lining up the
edges (2). Top with the cotton/vinyl right side DOWN (3), again lining up with
the edge of the zipper and lining. (In this set of pictures everything is lined up against the left side of the zipper.)
Pin.
Sew about 1/4” from the edge.
Remove pins. Fold back the outside fabric so the backsides of the
outside fabric and the lining are together. Press the seams along the
zipper.
This is always the part
that requires extra thinking, to make sure I have all the layers exactly
where they need to be, but rest assured, it’s not very difficult. Just make sure the like sides are together.
Lay out the outside fabric right side UP (4).
Next the zipper with the first side sewn on, with the two outsides together and the good side of the liner facing UP (5). Then the second piece of liner, correct side DOWN (6). Pin. (Again, everything is lined up against the left side of the zipper.)
You should be left with something looking like this:
Outside:
Inside:
Now is just finishing the bag! MAKE SURE you leave the zipper open about half way or you will be stuck with a bag permanently inside out. Or a lot of seam ripping to do. I speak from experience on this. LEAVE THE ZIPPER OPEN.
Pin together the good sides of the outside, making sure the vinyl seams line up on both halves. Sew completely around the outside of the outside fabric (it will be inside out at this point.)
Pin together the two liner sides and sew almost completely around the lining, leaving ~3-4 inch opening somewhere, I prefer the bottom center but if you forgot (like I did here) you can leave it on the side.
Trim corners. Turn right side out and it should look something like this:
Hand stitch the ~3 inch opening shut and push the liner down into the bag. Ta-Da! You are done!!
I know there are a lot of steps and I tried to take a lot of pictures but these really are pretty straight forward. Once the fabrics are cut I can knock out all the machine sewing and ironing in 45 minutes which makes this a pretty fun and satisfying nap/quiet time project. And you just made a purse! Oh the possibilities...
Source: modified from Barbara Huber Designs
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