Do-it-yourself clutch bag

Handbags are never enough. Each outfit dictates its own rules for the selection of accessories. You can afford to have clutch bags for any dress from the wardrobe, ate to learn how to sew them yourself. It is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

If a large bag is dusty in the closet, which is a pity to throw away, it's time to give it a second life. A forgotten old thing can be turned into a completely new, stylish accessory.

First you need to rip all the outer seams of a large bag. You can not touch the lining, it is perfect for interior decoration of the future clutch.

A new handbag can be made on the simplest pattern, where a rectangular piece of fabric is conventionally divided into three parts: the front and back sides of the bag and the flap.

• From the old bag you need to cut out the details for the new product. Well, if it turns out neatly. If not, it's not scary either. Just have to pay more attention to the decor.
• When the old bag is trimmed and the dimensions of the future accessory are determined, the lining is trimmed.
• Details are sewn from the inside. To do this, they are folded face up to each other and a line is made on three sides. Handles and a zipper are sewn next.
• After that, the product is turned out and connected by a seam on the fourth side.
• The valve can be closed with ordinary or magnetic buttons.
• At the end of the kozhzam clutch stitches, you must tap a special hammer. A textile product is enough to iron iron. This is done in order to align the seams, then the work will look neater.
• To strengthen the seams between the clutch parts, it is desirable to apply glue.

Sewing a leather clutch envelope with your own hands is a snap. The advantage of leather or leatherette is that such a product does not need to work on the seal. This material perfectly retains its shape. For the same reason, the leather clutch does not require additional fastenings. The main thing - to successfully pick up the pattern.

Such a thing is sewn in a similar way, like a clutch bag from an old bag. Only the valve part is made triangular. From the cut of fabric, you can create a handbag of the desired size.

For sewing an evening clutch, a paper pattern is used - for the main part of the product and for the side insert. In it, the dimensions of parts are increased by one centimeter, which is necessary for the seam.

For the same pattern cut out the details of the walls: the upper fabric, non-woven, synthetic winterizer, lining, seal.

• Details intended for the front of the future clutch are glued with interlining. The glued parts are stitched with a padding polyester along the cuts, then they are stitched in an arbitrary shape, but so that the line is combined with a pattern on the fabric.
• The cut sealer is shortened by 1.5 cm, then cut along the top line. After that, you can carefully remove the protective film and stick it already on the quilted wall. After that, the lining is sewn: on the main part - along the oval line of the valve, on the inserts - along straight cuts.
• Now you need to unscrew the product and sweep the oval edge of the valve, making cuts. After that, finish the line. It remains to tuck and hem a topline manually.

• All remaining sections are connected by one line. The place where there will be a fastener, it is necessary to flash twice.Then the button will not spoil the bag with each opening-closing. Then you can sew the clasp itself.
• The one-piece piece connects to the side panels. In this case, the lining must be unscrewed. The seams are turned to the side of the inserts and hide under the lining, securing them with hidden stitches.

The accessory can be added with a beautiful flower. Making it is not at all difficult:

• Cut out two strips of a length of 90 cm and a width of 9 cm.
• Fold in half and stitched, leaving a pass through which it will be convenient to turn the part.
• One corner of the tape must be unscrewed and fastened with a stitch.
• Then petals are formed, turning the ribbon at a right angle, securing the turns with stitches.
• The flower will look beautiful on the flap in place of the zipper.

Another beautiful and simple model is a small handbag with a bow. By consistently performing all the points of the plan, you can create a stylish accessory with your own hands. For the handbag, it is necessary to prepare a cut of fabric for the front side.

Handbag will consist of these elements:

• 2 details on 25х15 cm - the main part of the bag;
• 2 details of 27.5 x 15.5 - bow;
• 1 item 36x8,5 cm - pen;
• 1 detail 5х12,5 cm - the middle of the bow;
• 2 details on 25х15 cm - a lining.

It is more convenient to start with a bow:

• A piece of fabric intended for the middle of the bow, fold as in the photo.
• Then at each edge we perform a line.
• We connect the edges, face to face.
• We turn the ends in different directions, iron the seam and turn it out.

We now turn to the handle:

• We fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise and iron.
• Then unfold and fold, but with both edges to the center, and again in half.
• After that, iron again and sew on a typewriter.
• We connect the ends and sew.

Returning to the Bantu:

• We fold both parts face to face and connect them to the sides.
• Turn the “sleeve” upside down on the front side and iron it.
• Carefully collect the folds of the bow and pass through the middle.

• We take the main part and attach the bow at the desired level.
• It should be noted that the bow is slightly longer than the main part of the clutch, because the decoration should look volumetric.
• Pin the bow on the sides, combining the edges with the main part.
• We are stitching.
• Then we sew a handle at the upper edge of the bow.

Lightning:

• Sew one half of the zipper face to face with the front of the future accessory, the second - from the back.
• Then, using a zipper foot on both parts, we make a line, close to the clasp.

Lining:

• Take the lining detail and sew stitching to the inside of the zipper.
• Do the same for the front and back wall of the clutch.
• Now combine the resulting parts - the front part with the front, the lining with the lining. Here you need to look carefully so that all the edges fit together perfectly.
• We pin the front part and the lining around the perimeter, then we sew it. The corners can be made semicircular.
• On the lining you need to remember to skip the line - leave a place for turning out.
• Excess fabric on the corners can be cut.

• Carefully turn out and straighten.
• We sew up a hole in the lining.