1. Supplies needed are fabric, lining, medium/heavy fusible interfacing,leather, metal snaps, thread, ruler, scissors, chalk, pen and pins.
2. Cut your fabric, lining and fusible interfacing 21"x12" (length x width) and the leather 6"x3". Note: Iron the fusible interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric for a more sturdy clutch.
3. Place fabric on fold, find the center and measure up 5" for the bottom snap and 8" for the top snap.
4. Using the scissors cut a very tiny slit on either side of the mark and insert the snap. Repeat no.4 for the top snap also. Nos. 5 and 6 shows how to secure the snap.
7. Take your leather pieces and cut into any shape you desire, I did semicircle/arch. Unfold fabric, find center lengthwise and stitch leather pieces on either side.
8.To attach zipper place fabric right side up, zipper right side down and lining right side down.
9. Pin to hold and stitch together shown in no. 10
11. Repeat the stitch process for the other side of the zipper and the pieces should be laid flat as shown below. For this clutch I used a longer zipper due to preference and availability but one measuring the width of clutch can be used.
12. Place both fabric and lining on fold, right sides facing each other and stitch lengthwise as shown.
13. When stitching together stop 5" short on one side to allow you to turn your clutch inside out.
14. After turning it out stitch the opening shut. I used gold thread in the pic to show how it's done.
NOTE: Let the end of the zipper stick out that when you stitch lengthwise it will be tucked between the fabric and lining.
15. Tuck in the lining and you can use an iron on low heat to iron out and creases making sure not to touch the leather. 16,17,18 shows the finished pics of the clutch.
Now it's time to enjoy your new clutch! It's perfect for going out, your makeup and storing your iPad/tablet. Hope you all enjoyed this tutorial.
Anisa.
