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D.I.Y. – Over-sized Ethnic Clutch

Clutches are simple to stitch and work well with ethnic styles as well as casuals ones. Oversized ethnic clutches are currently a rage. If you do not have one and are wondering where to buy em, you need not worry! Just follow the instructions and create one for yourself.
clutch-ready


1. Select the fabric for the base, lining & cover
step-1

2. Get all other basic tools & materials together
step-2

3. Take the fabric, the lining & adhesive cloth fusing and cut all three into one big piece (Front & back), each 13 inches wide and 24 inches (8*3) inches tall.
step3

4. Iron the adhesive cloth fusing to the wrong side of each lining and stitch the wrong side** of the outside base fabric to the lining from 3 sides leaving the top one open.  Once done, turn the pieces right side out, then turn the open edges of the outside and lining under 1/2 inch and press them flat. Topstitch along the pressed edges using matching thread.
step-41

5. Fold one part as shown in the figure and attach the zipper ( one side to the base and other to the folded part) And then stitch the other two sides ( As shown)
step-51

The flap is a printed cloth in this clutch. You can decorate the flap with beads, laces, buttons etc. In order to close the clutch you can use a button, Velcro or a magnet.
complete-collage

Tips: 

1. You can make this clutch in 1.5 yards of fabric.

2. Cotton & silk works best for the front fabric. You can use a cotton lining in all cases. These fabric can be bought from any retail fabric shop.

3. You will need access to the sewing machine for stitching. To get a neat look, avoid stitching it with needle & thread.

** Every fabric has a wrong side,  the side that people don’t see  🙂

Easy right? Do leave comments to let me know how you liked this new section and if you want clarity on any steps.for java

63 thoughts on “D.I.Y. – Over-sized Ethnic Clutch”

  11. i reaallyyy love ur diy 🙂
    bt i want lil more clarity manvi while stitching the base n lining could u put up those pics too n pics giving the entire view of the cluctch 🙂 🙂
    love
    pavi

      1. im nt able to make the clutch properly the lining n folding part so thot a short vedio would help me more n so asked u 🙂 🙂 🙂

  12. i reaallyyy love ur diy 🙂
    bt i want lil more clarity manvi while stitching the base n lining could u put up those pics too n pics giving the entire view of the cluctch 🙂 🙂
    love
    pavi

      1. im nt able to make the clutch properly the lining n folding part so thot a short vedio would help me more n so asked u 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  33. i cannot understand the figure no. 5 ….the place which should show the pink colored lining cloth ..it shows the outside cloth instead .have you stitched the outside cloth on top of the lining cloth(inside).

  34. i cannot understand the figure no. 5 ….the place which should show the pink colored lining cloth ..it shows the outside cloth instead .have you stitched the outside cloth on top of the lining cloth(inside).

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