Since I'll be traveling a lot this fall (Salt Lake City, Austin, New York and DC are on the list!), I wanted to make myself a cute clutch for nights out on the town. Inspired by the tutorials I've seen floating around blogs, I decided to make myself a foldover clutch with a metal zipper using a combination of these two tutorials.
Thanks to an afternoon sewing session with a friend, I managed to start and finish the clutch in a day. I used black and white fabric from Ikea (look familiar?) and leather from another friend for the outside of the clutch.
And for the inside, I used a print from Erin McMorris's Summersault line, which I picked up from Sew Mama Sew! last year.
For someone with no zipper experience, this was an easy project with super polished results. I can't wait to use it during my travels!
P.S. We're almost halfway to our fundraising goal for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in October, and I'm sending handmade cross-stitch buttons to everyone that donates! Details here.
In LOVE with this clutch! Really wishing I had my mothers sewing skills now. The black & white print against the brown leather is perfect!
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteSewing with leather = cool. I want to try!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT
ReplyDeleteThis clutch is absolutely stunning Caitlin!!! I wanted to pin it, but wasn't sure how you felt about that after reading your photo disclaimer on the side. Either way, I adore it and wanted to let you know!
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure meeting you this past weekend at Sewing Summit and being able to have a few meals with you during the event. I love making new friends who share the same passion for creating.
Hope you are having a great day!
I love that clutch so much! It was so great meeting you at Quilt Market.
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