Clutchmates 6 Flap Options Zippered Clutch Bag Pattern

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This is a fun and simple clutch that even confident beginners can make without many difficulties. The zipper is added to avoid things from slipping, thus making this a very practical bag.

This is a fun and simple clutch that even confident beginners can make without many difficulties.

The zipper is added to avoid things from slipping, thus making this a very practical bag. And please don’t worry if you are not familiar with zippers as with the correct measurements and techniques, the zipper part can be completed in a short time. There is also a bonus with this pattern as there are 6 different flap designs to suit your style or fancy.

The clutches can look very pretty in different fabric combinations, but even with a single fabric all over, the finished bag is still beautiful.

This is a fun and simple clutch that even confident beginners can make without many difficulties. The zipper is added to avoid things from slipping, thus making this a very practical bag.

If you wish to add more pockets inside or on the back, a tutorial on making a zippered pocket is given in the appendix.

The suitable fabric is cotton or light-weight linen. Medium-thick interfacing can provide a good structure for the bag. If you want you can omit the strap and use the bag as a clutch.

When finished the Zippered Clutch Bag will measure approximately 5 ½ inches (14 cm) high by 8 ½ inches (22 cm) long with a base of 1 ½ inches (4 cm).

This is a fun and simple clutch that even confident beginners can make without many difficulties. The zipper is added to avoid things from slipping, thus making this a very practical bag.

What you will need to make this Zippered Clutch Bag:-

  • ½ yard of quilting weight cotton, linen or cotton blended linen,
  • ½ yard of linen or cotton for the lining,
  • Fusible Interfacing,
  • ¼ yard of medium or heavy-weight fusible interfacing. If the exterior fabric is quite thick, use medium-weight interfacing,
  • ¼ yard of light-weight fusible interfacing (optional: for lining ),
  • One magnetic button or any other type of snap button/closure of your choice,
  • One zipper – 8 inches,
  • One ½ inch D-ring ( optional ),
  • One ¾ inch swivel hook ( optional ),
  • Basic sewing supplies,
  • Sewing machine.

This is a digital download where you will receive twenty-four pages of complete step-by-step tutorials with extra info and thirteen pages of pattern tiles that need to be assembled. Seam allowances are included in the pattern.

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