Among all the varieties of handbags, a place of honor is given to the miniature handbag - the clutch. They are casual - made of leather or suede, mostly square or rectangular in shape. In addition to the everyday version, there is a more popular clutch model - evening clutches, which are made from hard, dense materials, wool and cotton. Such handbags are decorated with beads, rhinestones, sequins, seed beads and other decorative elements.
DIY clutch
Every woman will agree that you can never have too many handbags. It is necessary to select a bag for every outfit, but not every girl can afford to buy a bag for every look. That is why we recommend that you learn how to make clutches and bags yourself, and we will help you with this. Don’t be afraid, because making a clutch does not take much time, and even a novice needlewoman can cope with such a task.
Recently, textile clutches have become increasingly popular. Bags decorated with bows and flowers look very beautiful - a suitable option for a summer walk around the city. They decorate bags with embroidery and buttons and whatever their heart desires. Sometimes there is such decor on a miniature handbag that it is simply impossible to take your eyes off it.
If you have a large bag in your wardrobe that has already gone out of fashion, you can give it a second life. A completely irrelevant thing can be transformed beyond recognition.
- First you need to rip out all the seams.
- To sew a clutch, you can use the most primitive pattern, where the rectangle is divided into three parts - the front part, the back part and the side part.
From an old bag you need to cut out parts for sewing a new clutch. It’s great if you already have cutting and sewing experience. But, even if this is your first time holding scissors and a needle in your hands, don’t panic, just be as careful as possible and you will succeed.
- After all the details for the new product are cut out, we move on to the lining.
- Then we begin to sew together the details of the future clutch. The parts are folded right side out and stitched on three sides. After which the handle, if provided by the model, and the clasp are sewn on.
- The valve can be closed using a regular or magnetic button at your discretion.
- After this, you need to lightly iron the product and iron the seams if it is made of textile material.
- You can use glue to strengthen the seams.
Clutch in the shape of a bow
A bow-shaped clutch is a great addition to your look. It looks much more feminine and gentle than an envelope or purse. This accessory will be a great addition to both an evening and everyday look.You can take it with you to the theater, for a walk around the city or on a romantic date. You can make it from almost any material that you have at hand - jeans, leather, velor, satin, suede.
The bow on the handbag can be either small or covering the product itself. Consider in advance how the bag will be closed, but the most convenient option is a lock. You can decorate the finished product with buttons, sequins, lace and other decorative elements to suit your taste.
The most fashionable types of clutches
Designers offer a huge number of different clutches, which differ in shape, texture and color. Every fashionista can choose the right option for herself.
- Perfume clutch is a decorative transparent purse that resembles the shape of a bottle of branded perfume. It has been very popular lately. This type of handbag has already taken a leading position among young people around the world.
- Clutch box - a solid, square handbag that looks a bit like a chest and will be a great addition to an evening look.
- Shell clutch - a small bag in the shape of a shell, which is generously sprinkled with glitter and sequins. An excellent option for an evening outfit.
- Clutch is an envelope.A small rectangular bag that will be an excellent option for an office look. It goes well with a classic jacket or sheath dress and emphasizes the elegance of the wearer.
- Purse - another type of mini-handbag that will be an excellent option for going to work.
- Round handbag with long shoulder strap - a great option for modern fashionistas. This model looks very feminine and stylish in red, black, white.
How to sew a leather clutch with your own hands
How to sew a stylish clutch made of genuine leather with your own hands? Today we will help you make a leather clutch at home. Most likely, every girl has a handbag that will no longer be used for its intended purpose. Why not give it a second life? Today we will make an envelope clutch. Similarly, you can use a small handbag made of felt, felt or other dense material.
To work you need:
- old leather or felt bag;
- scissors;
- carbine;
- hole puncher;
- strong threads for sewing leather goods;
- Ruler and pencil;
- magnetic button or regular button.
- Place the skin face down. After this, we mark a rectangle on the fabric, what size the product itself should be.
- A rectangle needs to be drawn with a lid that will close the bag with a clasp.
- The second rectangle must be cut without a lid. After this, we fold the two parts with their front sides facing each other.
- Using an awl, we make holes for the future seam at a distance of 3 cm from the edge. It is necessary to go through with an awl on all sides where the seams should be.
- We sew the product along the pre-prepared holes.
- After the entire product is sewn, fasten the thread from the inside out, as shown in the picture.
- We stitch the product again. Now our purse will definitely not break.
- We cut out a small strip and attach it to our product using a half ring. We sew with threads.
How to make a clutch pattern
To make a clutch at home We recommend that you use a paper pattern. The dimensions are already provided here taking into account the seam allowance.
The same pattern is necessary to cut out all the details of the handbag - the outer fabric, lining and padding polyester.
The front parts of the handbag are glued with non-woven fabric. Then they are sewn together with padding polyester parts. After this, the edges of the seal are trimmed by 1 cm. The reverse part is sewn.
Next, the seams are made. The place where the fastener will be attached must be stitched twice. Then the handbag will not tear at the place where the clasp is attached and will serve you for a long time. After that, we move on to attaching the fastener itself.
You can add a small handbag with a flower, which is done very quickly.
- First you need to cut out a strip 1 m long and 10 cm wide.
- Fold in half and sew on, but do not forget to leave an allowance through which you can cut out the product.
- After this, we move on to the formation of the petals.
- The flower will be an excellent addition to the fastener attachment point.
How to decorate a clutch
When the sewing of the handbag has come to an end, you can think about the decor. There are several ways to decorate a clutch:
- decoration with rhinestones;
- metal chains of silver or gold plated color;
- leather tassels;
- using a brooch;
- embroidery;
- sewn applique;
- buttons;
- sequins, beads, sparkles;
- ribbons; knitted flowers;
- lace, guipure and other fabrics.
Useful tips on how to sew a clutch with your own hands
- Before you start making a clutch with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with some unwritten laws of fashion trends: if you decide to sew a clutch for going to work, then it should be made in a classic style, the colors should be more neutral, but an evening clutch can be with additional decorative elements and brighter colors.
- Clutches for the summer and winter seasons are also different.For example, during the winter it is worth getting a small handbag made of a denser material - drape, leather, fur. For the summer option, silk, chiffon, knitwear, velor and others are well suited.
- Consider also the fact that the handbag should be harmoniously combined with your outfit and image as a whole. And also, do not confuse a clutch with a wallet; they have completely different purposes. The clutch should be quite roomy so that it can easily replace a full-fledged bag for you.
- One of the advantages of a clutch is its cost, because it costs several times less than a regular bag. If you make it yourself, you can significantly save your family budget. In addition, you can not even buy materials, but make a brand new small handbag from what you have. For example, you can sew a clutch from an old bag, jeans, or leather jacket.
- If you want to sew a clutch for going to the club, then you can decorate it with feathers. You can even find ready-made brooches using feathers in the store, so you don’t even need to get creative with how to sew them on.
- You can sew a clutch without side inserts; its production will take even less time, and the shape will resemble an envelope. Everything is done exactly the same as described above, only the front and back parts are stitched without the side.
- Take care in advance of a clasp that will not only securely bury, but also decorate the new clutch.
- It is necessary to stitch and glue the product from the wrong side so that the front side looks beautiful.
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