DIY fashionable clutches. How to sew a leather clutch with your own hands

Elena Lazovskaya | 12/12/2014 | 5988

Elena Lazovskaya 12/12/2014 5988

A small elegant clutch handbag has long taken a crown place in the wardrobe of fashionistas. And this winter it still remains relevant. Let's learn how to make a clutch with your own hands together.

Can't find an evening bag for New Year's outfit? A little skill, maximum patience - and you will become the owner of an exclusive accessory with which you will not be ashamed to go out into the world.

To create a clutch handbag you will need

fabric for the top (any soft, lightly piled or smooth, you can use velvet or even guipure)
adhesive interlining
padding polyester
lining fabric
sealant (I used polyurethane foam - cushioning material under a laminate 0.5 cm thick on an adhesive basis, sold in building materials departments)
button with a diameter of 3 cm
silk fabric
beads for flower

DIY clutch step by step

1. Transfer the patterns of the one-piece wall and side insert onto paper. Seam allowances of 1 cm are taken into account.
2. We cut out one part of the wall at a time - from the top fabric, non-woven fabric, padding polyester, lining fabric and sealant; two parts of the side insert are made of the same materials, except for the seal.
3. We glue the parts from the upper fabric with non-woven material.

4. We sew the glued parts together with padding polyester, sewing along the cuts, and then quilt them with random curly stitches.
5. We reduce the sealing part along all sections by 1.5 cm and cut it along the top line (see pattern). Then, gradually removing the protective film, we glue the seal onto the quilted one-piece wall.
6. We sew together the parts with the lining: a one-piece wall - along the oval line of the valve, inserts - along straight cuts. Turn it right side out.
7. We sweep out the oval edge of the valve, making cuts, and sew a finishing stitch. Along the top line, fold and hem by hand.
8. We connect the remaining sections with a stitch and sew two lines along a closed contour in the locations of the button parts. This limitation will not allow the button to come off and damage the soft structure of the clutch when opening and closing.

9. Sew on the button details.
10. We connect the side inserts with the one-piece part by unscrewing the lining on them.
11. We turn the seams towards the inserts and hide them under the lining, securing them with hidden stitches.

Making a flower for a clutch

1. Cut out two pieces of fabric, 9 cm wide and 90 cm long.
2. Fold each one in half, stitch and turn it inside out through the seam gap, and iron.
3. Turn over the corner of the strip, then twist it a little and secure it with thread.

Any girl, even one who is not experienced in cutting and sewing, can sew a leather clutch with her own hands.

How to sew a leather clutch in the shape of a cosmetic bag

The simplest style is an accessory in the form of a cosmetic bag with a zipper. It is very important to choose the right material; it should be soft and flexible, and you should not ignore artificial leather - they are much easier to work with. And, in addition, they are presented in a richer range of colors.

In order to sew a leather clutch with your own hands, you will need a sewing machine, scissors, pins, matching threads and a zipper - the same color or a contrasting one. And be sure to use a ruler, the pattern must be accurate, and all lines must be absolutely straight.

First, let's decide on the pattern, and therefore the dimensions. The optimal size for models that are comfortable to carry in your hands is 20x30 centimeters; do not forget to add seam allowances of 1.5 centimeters on all sides. Fold the piece of leather in half front side inside and mark the dimensions. Cut, not forgetting the seam allowances.

Now in the open top cut it is necessary to sew in a “zipper”, so as not to make a mistake, its length should be slightly greater than the length of the upper cut. It should fit tightly to the side walls, and the excess can always be cut off.

Fold the top edge, attach with pins and stitch the zipper. You can sew a stitch along the front side - you will get a factory seam, or you can sew a zipper as a hidden one.

Turn the accessory inside out and fasten it side cuts using pins, but try to do it as close to the edge as possible to avoid puncture marks. Stitch side seams, if you want to make the accessory not flat, but with a voluminous bottom, straighten bottom edges on the side seams and set them aside at an angle.

How to sew a leather envelope clutch

An equally popular and easy-to-make style is an envelope that closes with a flap. It will require a piece of natural or artificial leather, the size of which should be carefully calculated. If you have chosen standard size 20x30 centimeters, then you will need a cut measuring 30x80 - half will “go” to the valve.

You will also need a sewing button and, preferably, a lining - for this a piece of any dense but silky fabric measuring 20x60 centimeters will do. You can sew a leather clutch either by machine or by hand, using strong stitches such as backstitch.

Carefully mark your pattern and accurately determine the middle. Now fold the resulting rectangle crosswise so that the narrow edges “close”, stitch the side seams, turn right side out and fasten the button clasp so that the marks are not visible on the front side of the flap.

You can make the accessory itself a little tougher by investing in it - between back wall and lined with a rectangular piece of plastic. An ordinary thick stationery folder is perfect for this purpose. You can also strengthen the valve, and then your accessory will acquire clear and elegant shapes and will retain them for a long time.

Historical excursion

A clutch is a small, stylish envelope handbag that became fashionable a few years ago. Its story begins with the moment when the Duke of Westminster presented a beautiful “envelope” to Coco Chanel. This accessory received a second life after World War II thanks to a man who knows not only how to sew a clutch, but also how to make it a trend. This is designer Christian Dior. Well, nowadays the clutch is not just fashionable - it is incredibly popular. Today, not a single fashionista can imagine how she managed without it before. But this is good, because the envelope bag has pushed into the past the previously fashionable voluminous “trunks” that made women look like beasts of burden. And now the girl walking with a clutch looks quite elegant and feminine. Yes, it holds only the most necessary things, but it does not spoil your posture, as was the case with the huge bags in which ladies carried a lot of unnecessary things.

Master class for beginners “Sewing a clutch”

Every representative of the fair sex who is just beginning to get acquainted with the handmade trend asks the question: “How to sew a clutch with your own hands?” But it’s better to start with the simplest.

Necessary materials

In addition to general information on how to sew a clutch, you will need a piece of cotton fabric, lining fabric of the same size and adhesive (doublerin), two magnetic buttons, a strip of plain fabric for the frill, finishing tape, scissors, a sewing machine, a tape measure, a pencil (disappearing marker), ruler.

Step by step guide

The final

Our accessory is ready. Now you know how to sew a clutch bag. Instead of cotton fabric, you can use any other fabric. Also, the buttons may not be magnetic at all, but snap-on. In addition, the clutch can be closed with Velcro or buttons. The finished product can be decorated in a hundred ways and with all kinds of materials.

Features of creating clutches from leather, felt, suede and fabric with your own hands.

There are never enough bags for women, just like outfits. We love keeping our essentials close at hand and pairing bags with our everyday looks.

Thanks to its small size and ease of use, the clutch has become mandatory attribute for going to a restaurant, to a business meeting, on a date, on business.

Sewing it with your own hands will not be difficult. If you have never sat at a sewing machine, but now you decide, prepare everything necessary materials and start the creative process.

Ideas and secrets for clutches from different materials Let's look at it in more detail in the article.

DIY jeans clutch: pattern with description

For a denim clutch, your old pants or large scraps of denim will do.

Plan to have a 1-1.5 cm gap around the edges for seams.

Use dense material to give shape and rigidity to the future clutch. For example, non-woven fabric, hard leatherette, dublin.
Choose your lining fabric bright color and bobbin threads to match it, which you use to process the front edges of the product.
Choose a magnetic button with a diameter of 16 or 18 mm.
Decide on how to wear your future clutch. For example, it is convenient to sew a loop on one side for the wrist, and 2 ears for the shoulder. They will become fasteners for the chain.

For a detailed description of the work for sewing a denim clutch, see the video.

Video: how to sew a clutch from old jeans?

DIY leather envelope clutch: pattern with description

The envelope clutch is simple to make with your own hands.

Leather or its substitute maintains the shape of the product. This means that seals can not be used for sewing an envelope clutch.
Another plus is the absence of any fastenings. You should select all the materials, draw a pattern, transfer it to the skin, cut and sew the edges.

We offer as an example a pattern of an envelope clutch and a sequential work scheme.

DIY women's clutch made of genuine leather: pattern with description

Genuine leather requires special handling during the creation of products. If you decide to sew a clutch out of it, then prepare a hammer to beat out bends and places with seams.

The difficulty level of sewing from genuine leather is medium.

You will need:

piece of genuine leather
lining material, e.g. cotton
thin foam sheet for gasket
rubber glue
lightning
pair of half rings
drawing tools
scissors
threads
hammer

The first stage of your work is drawing the pattern.

Video: how to sew a clutch from patent leather?

DIY men's clutch made of genuine leather: pattern with description

Men value clutches made of genuine leather for their strength, durability and longevity. The strong half of humanity gives preference different models, however most of them have a zipper.

A pattern for a men's clutch could be, for example, like this:

For a detailed description of the sewing stages, see the video below.

Video: how to sew a men's clutch from genuine leather?

DIY clutch made of suede: pattern with description

Suede is pleasant to the touch and goes well with non-shiny wardrobe items.

A suede clutch is sewn quite quickly if you choose simple diagram patterns. For example, one of the ones below.

To create a clutch with your own hands, prepare:

suede fabric
lining fabric
foam rubber, non-woven fabric, collar dublinin to choose from
scissors
thread, needles, sewing machine
magnetic button, decorated button, zipper of your choice
half rings for belt
chain

The list of materials varies for each specific model and your idea.

Procedure:

draw a pattern or use a freely available sample you like. Take seam allowances into account
attach it to the base material and the lining material,
use chalk to outline the outlines on both fabrics,
if you are strengthening a future clutch with dublin/foam rubber inserts, mark its shape according to the pattern by 0.5 cm less around the entire perimeter,
Fold the suede and lining face to face and sew at the flap area,
place dublinin/foam rubber under the lining and connect them with a machine stitch around the perimeter, leaving 1 cm of free edge of the lining,
Place the chamois and lining together again, facing each other, and sew along the two long sides,
through free side turn out the future clutch,
mark and attach the magnetic lock on the valve,
fold the clutch and secure it at the sides with seams. If your model requires a belt/chain to be worn on the arm/shoulder, sew in suede strap loops,
put a thick magazine or a couple of packs of napkins into it for volume and mark a place for the second part of the magnetic lock,
secure it,
insert the rings into the loops and belt/chain,
suede clutch is ready.

DIY fashionable women's clutch with a bow: pattern with description

By fashion we mean beauty created by world-famous designers. For example, Valentino and his interesting women's clutch with a large bow.

This model of handbag is cute in leather, satin, and suede.

We invite you to sew yourself a similar leather clutch. Its pattern looks like this:

The operating procedure is generally similar to the above models. From the nuances:

first of all, work on forming, positioning and sewing the details of the bow to one of the main parts of the clutch,
use not only sewing machine, but also your hands with a needle. You will not have free access to all places,
sew the lining carefully so that the bow remains without unnecessary stitching and fastenings,
When you turn the clutch inside out and sew it together, carefully insert the zipper and process its edge.

DIY clutch from an old bag: pattern with description

Our old bags often sit on shelves in the closet and gather dust. There are many reasons for this:

abrasions
worn out handles
obsolescence

Give them a second life by turning them into clutches.

To do this, carefully undo all the seams of the outer material of the old bag. Leave the lining unchanged; most of it can be sewn into a new clutch.

Choose a pattern, for example, like this:

Cut out the parts of the future clutch from parts of the bag without damage. If that doesn’t work, be prepared to decorate the finished work.
Decide on the size of the lining and cut the old one according to the pattern.
Sew the clutch pieces together on three sides, placing them face to face. Add belt loop straps and a zipper.
Turn the work inside out and finish the connection with a seam along the fourth side.
Insert a magnetic button or a pair of buttons of your choice.
If your bag was leatherette, use a hammer to knock out the seams or a warm iron through the fabric. This will fix the seams and make them look smoother. And also use glue to connect the parts of the clutch.

DIY clutch made of fabric: pattern with description

Fabric clutches are perfect color combination for a specific outfit. Having decided on the model and completed it, you will want to create several more clutches in a similar way from other fabrics.

We offer the following pattern:

Prepare materials for work:

main and lining fabrics
lightning
original slider
scissors
sewing machine
pencil or chalk

The operating procedure is similar to the options discussed above. Let's note the features:

if there is a bow in the decor, make it first,
fasten the finished bow to the middle on the front side of one part of the future clutch,
sew the zipper into the front and then into the lining details,
mark the roundings of the product and stitch them from the wrong side,
connect the lining and facial tissue on three sides from the wrong side, turn it inside out and stitch the fourth one,
add a zipper puller.

DIY felt clutch: pattern with description

A felt clutch looks elegant and sophisticated thanks to the bright, rich tones of the material.

One of interesting models made of whole cloth in the shape of an offset figure eight, the edges of which are connected by a zipper. The difficulty in creating such a clutch model lies in the accuracy of sewing on the zipper.

We invite you to sew yourself a clutch with a clasp using the pattern in the picture below.

You will need:

felt of several colors, of which two are basic, the rest are trimmings for decoration
dublirin and padding polyester
clasp
scissors
needle and thread and/or sewing machine
needles for chopping fabric
beads, beads, pendant for decorating a clutch

Operating procedure:

According to the pattern, mark and cut 4 pieces of felt in two colors. One pair will be the face, and the second will be the lining,
prepare 2 canvases of padding polyester according to the pattern, which are half a centimeter less than the main parts of the clutch,
Sew the parts of each material and color together on three sides. Leave free the one where the clasp will be attached,
On the front side of the clutch, attach decorative details, which are also made of felt of a different color. For example, a composition of flowers with beads,
Carefully insert the padding polyester piece into the lining blank, and the front part of the clutch into it. The latter should be the wrong side, so that you can turn the sewn material inside out,
connect all 3 elements of the clutch with a seam and turn it inside out,
Sew the clasp by hand. On the front side, before each stitch, add a bead bead,
hide the thread knots inside the clutch,
decorate the product and wear it with pleasure.

DIY clutch bag: pattern with description

The clutch bag is interesting due to the presence of handles, spaciousness and the absence of a zipper.

If you are a beginner needlewoman, practice more simple models clutches. Or be extremely careful when sewing and gluing each part of the future bag.

The pattern of the clutch bag is quite simple.

Brief job description:

cut out required quantity details for the future clutch,
sew, glue, tap and iron them,
insert decorative elements on the front side,
sew pockets and zippers on them,
connect all the parts in series.

See the detailed master class.

DIY leatherette clutch: pattern with description

pattern for a clutch made from leatherette with your own hands

Cut out a blank from leatherette, as well as parts for fastening and a belt as desired.
Select the material for the lining and sew it the required form according to the pattern. To prevent the material from puffing up inside, cut it 0.5 cm smaller than the main parts.
Choose the colors of the threads and zippers either similar to the color of the leatherette or contrasting.
Connect the edges of the parts made of leatherette and lining material together with pins and machine stitch on 3 sides.
Sew a zipper between the free edges of the leatherette so that they are as close as possible to the teeth of the snake. Select the length of the zipper to be 5 cm longer than the side to which it will be attached.
After stepping back a few millimeters, connect the zipper straps to the edges of the lining.
Tap all seams with a hammer, placing a hard board/ruler underneath.
Turn the finished clutch inside out and wear it with pleasure.

DIY round clutch: pattern with description

The round shape of the clutch looks original, but is not suitable for a formal appearance.
The pattern for it is as simple as possible, take a plate with a diameter of 25 cm, attach it to the material and carefully cut it with a knife. You need 2 of these parts for the outer material and lining.
Don't forget to cut rectangular pieces for the belt.
Prepare a zipper 10-13 cm long and a place for it on the side on the circumference of the main and lining parts of the clutch.
Make a slit in the fabric and attach the zipper. Apply glue to its edges and attach to the main fabric.
Machine stitch from the wrong side of the main material of the clutch and zipper.
Machine sew the lining to the free edge of the snake.
Connect the parts of the lining and the main material to each other and the stitched belt placed inside between them. By the way, you can attach it to the zipper slider instead of sewing it on.
Carefully turn the future clutch through the hole with a snake.
Add decor to suit your taste. For example, a tassel with large beads or leather/felt flowers.

Visually, the procedure for creating a round clutch looks like this:

How to decorate a clutch with your own hands?

Decorate the finished clutch to your liking using:

beads, sequins
beads and buttons of different diameters
rhinestones and stones
made from leather, suede, felt or fabric of leaves, flowers, animal figurines and so on
ready-made bows and tassels made by you
brooches, pendants
beautiful scarf

So, we looked at various clutch patterns and the nuances of sewing them from leather, substitute, felt, suede, fabric, denim and old bags.

Donate old thing to purchase personal experience in creating a clutch with your own hands and make a model with which you will proudly show off in front of your friends!

Video: how to sew a fashionable designer clutch with your own hands?

Clutch - stylish bag, which is quite possible to sew with my own hands according to a simple pattern. This article offers a selection of interesting designs and shapes of clutches.

How to sew a men's clutch from genuine leather with your own hands: pattern, description

Clutch - modern carry-on luggage, which is popular among both women and men. If you cannot find a similar accessory on store shelves, it is always you can try to do it yourself from various materials: leather, suede, textiles, faux leather, jeans.

Clutch for men will complement everyday and business style clothes, depending on the pattern by which it should be sewn. Ready product can be decorated with several decorative elements:

Lightning
Metal buttons
Additional pockets
Stripes
Wrist strap

The clutch can be large or small. The size of the accessory should be chosen based on convenience. But, man's clutch should be quite compact.

Patterns for a men's clutch:

Original men's clutch: pattern

Simple men's clutch: pattern

How to sew a women's clutch from genuine leather with your own hands: pattern, description

It’s easy to make a leather or suede clutch yourself with the help of not complex pattern and advice. As a base you can use old jacket, skirt or pants. You can also purchase a piece of artificial material at a fabric store.

DIY leather clutch step by step:

First of all, you need to make a paper pattern. It must correspond to the desired size of the product.
To hold the material together, you can use hot glue, a clamp and metal snaps, or regular thick sewing thread.
Cut the material exactly according to the pattern
Fold the side parts of the product inward, tuck the bottom part.
The resulting pockets should be sewn or secured with buttons.
If your material is thin, sew stitching on the sides and hang weights on the top “slamming” part of the clutch. These can be metal buttons, a magnetic clasp or a rivet.

DIY leather clutch: pattern

How to sew a clutch from jeans with your own hands: pattern, description

Undoubtedly, material such as denim fabric, found in every home: old jeans, a skirt or jacket, shorts and much more. Jeans quite dense and rough, he can easy to keep the desired shape. In addition, the material has become unusually popular lately.

Jeans is possible decorate with embroidery, a variety of stripes, buttons, snaps, appliques and adhesive designs. You can go to your purse design a wrist strap for wearing on the wrist. You can choose the clasp according to your taste: zipper, magnets, rivets or buttons.

Pattern for a denim clutch:

Pattern for a denim clutch

Denim clutch decor ideas:

Decoration with metal buttons and rhinestones

Decorating a denim clutch with a leather bow

Decorating a denim clutch with a wristband and a patch

How to sew a fashionable women's clutch with a bow with your own hands: pattern, description

Clutch bow is stylish ladies' accessory. This handbag looks incredibly feminine and gentle. It can complement both everyday and business wardrobe. Sew DIY bow clutch Can from any material: leather, suede, corduroy, textiles, jeans.

Depending on your preferences, the bow can be small or large. It is also necessary in advance think over the clasp for the clutch, will become the most comfortable and practical lightning. Decorate ready product You can use lace, rhinestones, bead embroidery or sequins.

Pattern for sewing a bow clutch:

Pattern for sewing a bow clutch

Clutch-bow decor ideas:

Bow clutch with hand holder

Textile clutch with wristband

Canvas clutch with bow detail

How to sew a clutch with your own hands from fabric: pattern, description

Sew stylish a clutch handbag can also be made of textiles. Should choose enough thick fabric for her to be resistant to external influences: there were no clues left and no threads unraveled.

Best to use linen fabric, cotton or canvas (burlap). Can be used as a substrate cardboard or plastic, as well as thick oilcloth. The product must be sewn with thick threads.

A fabric clutch can be easily decorated with embroidery, beaded decor, and appliqué. Good idea- sew a clutch in the patchwork style.

Pattern for sewing a textile clutch:

Pattern for sewing a fabric clutch

How to sew an envelope clutch with your own hands from leather: pattern, description

Envelope clutch- this is very stylish modern accessory. It’s quite possible to make such a handbag with your own hands, because the pattern of the product is very simple and does not require any special sewing skills.

The material you can use is:

Genuine leather
Artificial leather
Eco leather
PU leather

Give preference dense material with thick lining to ready clutch “kept its shape”. A magnetic rivet is perfect as a fastener, but in the absence of one, you can sew on an ordinary large button and eyelet.

An envelope clutch can be fastened with hot glue, and hand stitching made with thick threads also looks good.

Pattern for sewing a leather envelope clutch:

How to sew an envelope clutch?

How to sew a clutch bag with your own hands: pattern, description

Clutch bag- this is modern ladies handbag With original design. The product may have smooth or asymmetrical edges. As a rule, such a handbag is fastened with a zipper or a magnet.

It is quite possible to make such a clutch with your own hands from any available materials, but it is best to use leather or suede.

How to make a clutch bag step by step:

DIY clutch bag

How to sew a round clutch with your own hands: pattern, description

Round clutch- original women's handbag. Buying such a product is quite difficult, because the design was not widely adopted. However, you can do it yourself.

To do this you should choose dense material: artificial or genuine leather, nubuck, denim or tanned suede. If desired a strap can be attached to the product for wearing on the wrist and a chain for wearing on the shoulder.

Pattern for a round clutch:

How to sew a round clutch? Round clutch: finished product

How to sew a clutch with your own hands from suede: pattern, description

Suede is one of the most “noble” materials. He's great suitable for creating a clutch with your own hands. Buy this natural one or artificial material You can go to a fabric store. Try to choose suede with a thick adhesive base so that the product holds its shape.

You can decorate suede with any decor: zippers, applique, chain. Decorations like tassels look good on a clutch.

Video: “Sew a suede clutch”

How to sew a felt clutch with your own hands: pattern, description

Felt - excellent material for sewing accessories daily use: wallets, clutches, handbags. Main - choose thick felt felt(similar to the one from which felt boots are made). It does not require additional processing of the edges and always maintains its desired shape.