1 fabric length for ruffle- 3″ by 28″
Coordinating ribbon- 14″ in length
Cut a piece of Peltex that is 13 1/2″ by 13 1/2″. (I forgot to add this to the below picture…pretend like it is there 🙂
Cut a ruffle strip that is 3″ by 28″.
Step two
Make the ruffle. If you have a serger, it’s your lucky day. Serge the long raw edges of the fabric strip and keep truckin’. If you do not have a serger, you’ll have to hem both of the long edges of fabric.
Use a long stitch and sew down the center of the fabric strip. Do NOT backstitch at either end. Pull the thread at the end to “gather” the fabric. For more information about gathering, see {this post}. Gather the strip until it is 14″ in length.
Pin the ruffle down the center of the outside of the clutch fabric. Stitch down the middle of the ruffle, over the gathering thread.
Pin the length of ribbon down the center of the ruffle. Stitch down each side of the ribbon.
Step Three
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the Peltex to the wrong side of the clutch fabric. Make sure that the Peltex is 1/2″ shorter on each side than the fabric. See {this post} for tips on working with Peltex.
Step Four
Attach the “socket” half of the magnetic snaps to the outside of the clutch fabric according to the manufacturer’s instructions of whatever snap that you purchased. Each snap should be 1 1/2 inches from the bottom raw fabric edge and about 1/2″ from the ruffle on each side.
Step Five
Since the lining fabric does not have Peltex on it, I recommend placing a small piece of remnant Peltex or an interfacing on the back of the snap for added support.
Step Six
Place the clutch fabric and lining right sides together. Make sure the snaps are at opposite ends. Pin. Sew at a 3/8″ seam allowance, making sure that the Peltex is not caught in the seam. I rounded the edges of mine. Leave a 3″ opening for turning.
Step Eight
Topstitch all the way around the clutch, making sure to sew the opening closed.
Step Nine
Step Ten
Sew the bottom half of the clutch on both sides (not the folded part) to attach it to the clutch middle. Backstitch a few times at the beginning and end of the stitch line.
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cute!
Love the ruffle and the fabrics!
That is SO cute! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, I’m going to make some!
Tania
Super cute! The ruffle is fantastic.
This one’s really cute too. I love the ruffle. I was considering making a clutch, but hadn’t thought about using two magnets instead of one. Thanks for that good tip!
Love this ruffled clutch! and a great tutorial too!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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beautiful
This is lovely!
Oh how I love ruffle clutches! Thanks for sharing! : )
You make the most amazing bags. I always love the fabric ou choose and the embellishments. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays. If you get a chance stop back tomorrow for my monthly bloglovin blog hop.
So cute!!
Cute, thank for sharing!
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super cute!! I have one similar sitting on my sewing desk waiting to be finished.. since Christmas! ouch 🙁 If you have a chance come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
-Kristen
So happy you linked up to Make the Scene Monday…you are being featured later today!!!.
Really love this clutch. Very coordinating colors and the ruffles just icing on the cake. Can’t stop following you. You’re inspiring.
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