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I was looking for a fun project, and happened to see Kate over See Kate Sew announce a Sew a long for this little envelope clutch. Now I have a jacket 3/4 cut out for me, my 3 year old just sprang up 2″ and is now wearing high water pants everyday, and I have piles of fabric to get organized–the only logical thing is to join in this clutch sew a long right? Right.
If you have never used a tutorial or pattern from Kate they are really clear and really well suited for those of us who are visual sewers. You can check out a full pattern review for a peplum top I made for Miss M last fall here.
This ended up being a pretty good size, I can tuck my favorite notebook in it for a trip to the coffee shop. I’m considering scaling up the pattern a little bit- it almost fits my small laptop.
Personalizing My Clutch
I almost didn’t bite on this project because honestly, this style of bag is super impractical for me. I almost never leave the house without a 2 and 3 year old. This means I need like a backpack worth of stuff.
So really why not take the impracticality up a notch and add a ribbon. First I sewed up the clutch following the given directions.( I did add top stitching all along the opening and down the front envelope seams.)
Then instead of adding a button a cut a length of ribbon.
I tested out a couple different knots and bows around my button hole and then pinned the ribbon in place while it was tied. Untie your ribbon and sew it in place. I put in an X marks the spot box to reinforce it a little more.
Just pull the ribbon through the buttonhole. And tie it in the knot or bow of your choice!
The only thing I would change? I only had light interfacing on hand, so that is what I used. Not my best plan. Between the light cotton and light interfacing I don’t really have any structure to the bag.
I’m going to add my pictures to the Flickr group, hop over to see what everyone else has been sewing up. Are you sewing a long?
Happy Sewing, Rachel
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That is so cute! I like that idea for a laptop cover. Hmmmmm…
Jill Flory recently posted..Me and My Janome
It’s been on my list of things to do- and I just haven’t found anything that leaps out and screams SEW ME. I think with a few changes this could work for that!
That’s completely adorable- the colors & prints are amazing- are you going to sell them in the shop?
Amy Mayen recently posted..Boxers For Boys & Dolls
I’ve had a super strange urge to sew with oranges and yellows lately. And no one in this house can where them- this was a great outlet! This pattern is personal use- but maybe this will motivate me to draft a bag!
Great clutch. I’m pinning. We have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this and any other posts with everyone. It runs from Tuesday night through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/02/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_26.html
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above recently posted..Coupons from Coupons.com
Super cute! Love the ribbon detail and the colorful fabric.
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Ana Lopes recently posted..NOVO SACO – NEW TOTE
This is super cute. I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with patterns and templates to share are invited to link up! Check it out
http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/search/label/Pattern%20Party
Chelsea recently posted..Spring Shirred Dress (w/ Homemade Shirring)
Very pretty! I need to make a case for my laptop – maybe I’ll do something like this.
Chuleenan recently posted..Sewing Resolutions for 2013 – Revised
Thanks! For a smaller laptop I think it would work pretty slick just a little bit bigger.
Ooh I love that clutch! I LOVE the fabric you chose too and how you personalized it with a bow! Great job!
Thanks for linking up!
Heather Feather recently posted..Asymmetrical Henley and Contrast Facing Placket Tutorial
I keep finding new projects that catch my eye, and somehow or another, they jump to the top of the To Do list, when they really should wait their turn. Bright, fun fabric which reminds me of the 60s/70s.