How to Make Clutch Bags
Clutch bags are essential to any woman's wardrobe that frequently attends formal gatherings, as these small handbags are ideal to stash small items required for the evening out. With a little know-how it is quite simple to make your own clutch bag. You could even save a significant amount of money in the process.
Supplies:
- Pins
- Fabric of your choice
- Sewing machine
- Shears
- Clutch bag pattern
- Select a clutch bag pattern from your local fabric outlet that sells a wide selection of patterns. These patterns are relatively inexpensive usually running in cost at about $3 maximum.
- Select the right fabric for this clutch bag. It is possible to use basically any type of fabric you preferred to construct this small handbag. However you should stick thicker more durable fabrics if you intend to use this clutch bag more than once. For instance if this clutch bag is intended for formal evenings consider velvet or satin as these fabrics are durable yet are capable of creating an elegant look.
- Cut out the clutch bag pattern using your shears. Follow the dotted lines carefully.
- Pin the clutch bag pattern to your selected fabric using the pins.
- Place your cut out fabric pieces in order according to the clutch bag pattern instructions.
- Begin sewing these pieces together according to the clutch bag pattern instructions using your sewing machine. You will connect the body of the clutch bag first and if you are creating a flap it is best to sew it together completely before connecting it to the rest of the clutch bag.
- Ensure that your stitches are secure and there are not any frayed ends.