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May 20, 2012 by: Melanie

Clutch Week Kick-off: Finding My Way in Texas Clutch Tutorial & GIVEAWAY!

WELCOME TO CLUTCH WEEK HERE AT BEAR RABBIT BEAR CRAFTS!
This is going to be a packed week with great tutorials on making a quick, but cute, summer clutch. Were you disappointed to not win the clutch I gave away last week at Happy Hour Projects? That’s ok- I have TWO more chances for you to win clutches this week- starting TODAY!!

A couple of weeks ago I got an email that just about knocked my out of my chair. Melanie wanted to know if I’d be a part of Clutch Week! And then she asked me to kick it off! Un-flipping-believeable!

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I guess I should introduce myself! I’m Jennifer and I am the creative/chaotic/blonde mind behind Finding My Way in Texas and the online shop LoneStar Lovlies. I love creating new things, trying out new techniques, consuming massive amounts of coffee, going antiquing, and hanging out with me new Hubby 🙂 Over at Finding My Way in Texas I share my latest crafts, newest obsessions, quilting projects, funny stories of a big city girl living in a small Texan town and whatever else catches my fancy. I’d love for you to drop by and say hi!
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I’m so incredibly flattered and excited to be here to share with you one of my favorite things to make!
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Here is what you’ll need:
Outer fabric, lining, batting, 2 sew on snaps, scissors, tread & sewing machine
From the outer fabric, lining, and batting – cut one main piece 12.5″ x 14″
From the outer fabric, lining, and batting – cut one flap piece 9.5″ x 5.5″
From the ruffle fabric – cut one piece 3.5” x 22” 
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Layer the 9.5″ x 5.5″ fabrics. Using a round object (I used a can) as a template curve the edges of the 9.5″ x 5.5″ fabrics.
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Fold the ruffle fabric in half and iron flat. The on the longest stich on your sewing machine, straight stich with a 1/4 inch seam allowance (or use a ruffle foot if you have it). Pull one of the threads to ruffle the fabric. Make sure that the ruffles are “even”. You don’t want to a.) run out of ruffle before its pinned all the way around and b.) you don’t want it to be bunched up once its sewn into place.
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Take the 9.5″ x 5.5″ outer piece and pin the ruffles on top. Make sure that the ruffles are “facing in”. Layer the outer fabric and lining right sides together with the ruffles in the middle. Add the batting to the bottom. Sew all three layers together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Clip curves, turn it right-side out and press.  Topstitch close to the edge. 
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Next add the snaps to the lining side of the flap. You can go through the open side to hid the stitching. Make sure you follow the stitching directions on the packaging… I had to reattach mine.
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Prepare your main pieces:
Layer the outer fabric on a piece of batting and fold in half, with outer fabric right-sides together.  Stitch on side edges with a 1/4″ seam. Fold lining piece in half and sew side edges with a 1/4″ seam, make sure you leave a 2″ to 3” opening on one of the side edges to turn the clutch right side out later.
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Push out one of the corners and mark a 2.5″ line across. Sew over top the line. Be sure to reinforce well. This makes up the bottom and corners of the clutch. Clip the corners off both of the outer and lining pieces.
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Attach flap to outer piece, right sides facing. Find the center of the flap and the main outer piece and pin together.  Sew a scant 1/4″ from edge. Reinforce the edges by back stitching.
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Place the outer main piece inside of lining, right-sides together.  Stitch top edge with a 1/2″ seam. Reinforce the seams for quality.
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Finish the bag by turning it right-side out through opening in lining.  Slip stitch the opening closed (or you can stitch it closed by machine) Put lining into main bag, push out corners, and press top-edge.  Topstitch close to top edge. And second part of snaps to the lower front part of the clutch to match the location on the flap.
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And you’re done! Isn’t it pretty! 🙂
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The great thing about this clutch is that with just a few adjustments you can make it larger or smaller! The basics of this clutch can also be used for all kinds of clutches.
Like this one….
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Hope you enjoy this tutorial! And if you use it to make one, let me know! I’d love to see 🙂 
Thanks, Jennifer, for sharing! She is also so awesome that she is GIVING THIS HOT CLUTCH AWAY to a Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts Reader!!! Would this clutch not look so awesome with your little black summer dress?? Here’s the details on the clutch:

Solie “Ocean Teal” Overlayed with black floral lace. Cream lining. 7 inches tall, 10.5 inches wide, and 2 inches in depth. Flower accent is Made with Ocean Teal, Black Tulle, Black lace and Rhinestone button.

Entering is easy- use the below Rafflecoptor form for lots of chances to win!

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Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet for a {Princess}
{Pleated} Summer Clutch

Comments

  1. Bagatelle Designs says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Yes, I like theme weeks as it help to accessories and change it up some 😉

    • Christy says

      May 20, 2012 at 10:51 pm

      Yes, I do like week long things like this!

    • jelismom05 says

      May 21, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      I really like the theme weeks!!!

    • glassyladyks says

      May 24, 2012 at 3:10 am

      Yes, yes, yes!

    • glassyladyks says

      May 24, 2012 at 3:10 am

      yes, yes, yes.

  2. SerenaB says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I stopped by and added you from the Sasse Life! Have a great weekend and super cute clutch!

  3. Danavee says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Found you on Sunday Social! Following via Blog Lovin!!!

  4. Debbie @ OtRD says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Themed weeks sounds great! A great way to discover new products and shops…and people!

  5. Sally says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    What a cute idea! My daughter was so excited that it had instructions! Thanks for sharing! I’m stopping by from the Sasse Life, Sunday Social!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

  6. Kadie says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Themed weeks are a lot of fun!! I loved your pillow one and am really looking forward to clutch week!:)

  7. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I love themed weeks!! This is perfect!

  8. Patti says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I do! Especially when there is a giveaway! Ha ha

  9. Pamela says

    May 20, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I love what you are doing this week with clutch week. I dont have too many clutches, so learning how to make one is wonderful.

  10. Antonette Scott says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Yes! I love themed weeks! You know what is kind of doing your way! Great idea.

  11. Jill says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    GORGEOUS clutch! I’m coming back later to have a proper look, but for now, I just stopped by to let you know that I featured your camera lens scrunchie on my round tuit post this week!
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    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

  12. Jill says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:14 am

    LOVE themed weeks! and a whole week of clutches? Just fabulous!

  13. Jill says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Oh no! JUst went and entered this giveaway a few times on rafflecopter – then discovered it’s only open to US residents!!! B%$^%*%!! I’m in Australia – boo hoo! (sorry if I’ve stuffed up your rafflecopter entries!)

  14. Wendy Portales says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:53 am

    This is so cute! I just love ruffles!

  15. Dani says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I love themed weeks!

  16. Karrie S says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:59 am

    I do like your Themed Weeks

  17. Rachel says

    May 21, 2012 at 6:35 am

    Yes I do, I love themed weeks!!!

  18. Heather says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:40 am

    yes I do! What a great idea!

  19. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Haha, who doesn’t love a fabulous theme?? 🙂

  20. Jackie says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I love the themed weeks!
    [email protected]

  21. gail says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    yes, love themed weeks
    gkuroda(at)gmail.com

  22. Marija says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I think theme weeks are a great idea!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

  23. Emily says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I think the theme weeks are super fun!

  24. Lauren says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Love the themed weeks…thanks for the giveaway!

  25. andrea porter says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    The clutches are super cute! I really like theme weeks! Great way to see thin
    gs i might not otherwise. I treid to enter with rafflecoptor below but was getting an error. 🙁

    Andrea
    [email protected]

  26. Anonymous says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I love them!! Thank you for the pictures. They will really help me.
    rierie11booger (@) yahoo.com

  27. KB says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Love themed weeks!

  28. Be Thou My Vision says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    I like themed weeks!

  29. Nicole says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Theme weeks are awesome!

  30. taletrader says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I like the idea of themed weeks

  31. Kelly B aka Queen Bee! says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Yes, I love reading about how crafty you guys really are! Amazes me!

    [email protected]

  32. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Yes! They are super fun! 🙂

  33. Jeni Lynn Monroe says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:54 am

    I love theme weeks <3

  34. Sarah says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:27 am

    I like the themed weeks!

  35. TopHat says

    May 22, 2012 at 5:38 am

    Themed weeks are fun! And I know they give the blogger (you!) more ideas for material. Sometimes having a focus is helpful for a writer!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

  36. Melody says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I like themed weeks.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

  37. Kairi says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I like themed weeks too
    niuniuzheng at gmail dot com

  38. Lynne says

    May 22, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Yes, the theme weeks are so fun!

  39. Lovely Light says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    I really do like it because you see all the variations on one craft.

  40. jhitomi says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Yes I love themed weeks, but I have to admit, I love clutches and I love giveaways so this one was great.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

  41. Elisha(: says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    yes!! I do like themed weeks! (:

  42. Alisha says

    May 23, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Themed weeks are awesome! Keep em coming 🙂

  43. SheLovesToCraft says

    May 23, 2012 at 5:56 am

    I absolutely DO like themed weeks!

  44. keshakeke says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I love the themed weeks! It is very fun and keeps things inspiring!
    [email protected]

  45. Amy says

    May 23, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Theme weeks are fun! 🙂

  46. pinkcottoncandy says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Yes I love Themed weeks!

  47. RawAlmond says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Cute clutch and theme weeks sounds great!

  48. MaeGal (Sarah) says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    This is the first I’ve really heard of themed weeks, I like the idea and clutches are too cute.

  49. Liz says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:13 am

    So cute! I do love themed weeks! (Especially as a writer, makes the posting easier!)

    http://accordingtol1128.blogspot.com

  50. Amy says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:18 am

    I wish I had the patience to sew, because I love these clutches!

  51. Dawn says

    May 24, 2012 at 4:05 am

    I love theme week 🙂

  52. Emily says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Great idea. love that clutch so adorable!

  53. Whitney says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Of course, themed weeks are great! Like spirit week in high school! =D (but better, of course)
    walindeman at gmail dot com

  54. Amber says

    May 24, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    I think theme weeks are great!!
    [email protected]

  55. Eneda says

    May 24, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    I love theme weeks. So great! [email protected]

  56. Keti says

    May 24, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I love the theme events. I do not own too many clutches…but lately I am in love with them. [email protected]

  57. Keti says

    May 24, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I love the theme events. I do not own too many clutches…but lately I am in love with them. [email protected]

  58. [email protected] says

    May 25, 2012 at 4:28 am

    I like themed weeks!

   
   
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