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Sunday, July 22, 2012

Black Lace Clutch

After success with Amanda's tutorial for her bow tie clutch (my take on it here), I decided to make a lace clutch. I used the lace trim from an old tank top, sewn on top of some solid canvas.


I started by cutting the outer and lining fabrics into two 10 x 10 inch squares and two11 x 5 inch rectangles (one each for lining and outer fabric, approximate sizes).


Next, I sewed the lace trim onto the outer fabric in overlapping strips. (Like my purple nails? For some reason, I'm really loving the pastel nail colors!)


Then, I sewed the two outer fabric pieces together, inside out, rounding the edges, and trimming the extra fabric. (Pardon my sewing skills... I'm working on them!)


I turned it right side out so I could see how it was coming together


Next, I stitched a little pocket only my lining fabric. I don't know about you, but I often find it helpful to have a pocket for cash or cards. It helps keep things organized.


I stitched the lining fabric with right sides together into the clutch shape as I did for the outer fabric. I left a hole along one of the sides so that I could turn the entire clutch inside out once sewn together.

Then, I turned my outer fabric inside out again, and pinned my lining fabric inside, with right sides together. (See pictures below).





I folded the lace up on the top of the flap part so that it wouldn't get sewn to the lining.


I stitched all the way around where the lining and outer fabric came together. Then, I turned the clutch right side out, through the little hole.



I stitched the hole together and folded/pushed the lining into the clutch.


Finally, I hand stitched two snaps onto the top flap and the front, under the lace.


 To make the edge of the bag smooth, I decided to stitch some lining fabric across the inside front of the clutch.


There you have it! A little lace clutch with a pocket and snaps. Hope you like it!


Black Lace Clutch!




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8 comments:

  1. LibbyJuly 28, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    This is a beautiful clutch bag. Love the lace; so elegant. :-)

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    1. SarahJuly 28, 2012 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you, Libby! I'm loving lace right now :)

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  2. Love Sparkle PrettyJuly 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    So cute! I'm your newest follower! :) I'm a nursing student, mommy, wife, and crafter so I get how little time there is "outside of medical life." Best of luck to you on getting your MD! :)

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    1. SarahJuly 28, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks for the compliment and thanks for following! I'm headed over to your blog now... glad to have found another "medical crafter" in blog land!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Very nice! I am on a lace kick right now (the "sturdier" thick kind) and this would be a fun little project.

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    1. SarahJuly 29, 2012 at 5:25 PM

      Isn't lace great? Would love to see your take on this project!

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  4. Adorned From AboveJuly 29, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    This is so beautiful, and such a creative idea. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.html
    It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  5. Jaime LynAugust 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    that is just crazy! GREAT job!!!! I am so scared to try a sewing project like this... but with your step by step photos.... maybeee! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration! And I am glad you are taking time away from school to do crafts!
    Jaime

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