Tute-Happy Summer: Elegant Clutch

We're continuing our Tute-Happy Summer series today with a tutorial for an elegant clutch made using two fun prints from the Jungle Party collection. Enjoy the tutorial and then find the details at the bottom of this post for a chance to win a bundle of Jungle Party prints to play with!

Combine a cool indigo snakeskin print with...

a fun lime zebra print lining!

Materials:

1 fat quarter each indigo snakeskin print, lime zebra print and black solid

1/2 yard each Peltex and fusible fleece

1 magnetic snap

Paper and rounded object (we used a roll of masking tape) for template

 Step 1: Cut a 5-1/2" square from the paper. Round one corner using an object like a roll of masking tape or a bowl. This is your template for the clutch.

Step 2: Fold the indigo snakeskin print in half, wrong sides together, and place the template on top so one of the straight edges is aligned with the fold.  Tip: Press the fabric fold with the iron before laying the template on top and cutting.

Step 3: Cut 2 clutch shapes from the indigo snakeskin and 2 from the zebra print, with the curved edges by the zebra feet. Cut 2 clutch shapes from the fusible fleece. Cut two 5" x 10-1/2" pieces of Peltex and round the outer bottom corners using the template as a guide. Fuse the fleece to the wrong side of zebra pieces and the Peltex to the wrong side of the snakeskin pieces, centering the Peltex so there is a fabric border around all sides.

Step 4: Cut an 8" x 11" black solid rectangle and fold in half to measure 4" x 11". Topstitch along the fold and position on one zebra lining piece, matching raw edges at the bottom. Pin in place and sew along the sides and bottom using a scant 1/4" seam allowance. 

Step 5: Flip the lining piece over and trim off the black corners to match the clutch shape. 

Step 6. Layer the two snakeskin pieces right sides together and stitch around sides and bottom. Measure 2-1/4" down from the top edge, center left to right, and insert half the magnetic snap. Turn right side out.

Step 7: Layer the two zebra pieces right sides together and stitch around the sides and bottom, leaving a 6" opening for turning.  

Step 8: Fold or trim the template so it measures 4-1/4" tall to make the flap template.

Step 9: Cut out 1 flap shape each from the snakeskin and the zebra print (note the zebras should be upside down, with their heads by the curved edges). Cut out 1 flap shape from the fusible fleece, and cut 1 Peltex piece measuring 3-3/4" x 10-1/2" and trim curved corners. Fuse fleece to the zebra piece and Peltex to the snakeskin piece. 

Step 10: Layer flaps right sides together and stitch around the sides and bottom. Turn right side out and topstitch. 

Step 11: Measure 3" from straight edge and centered left to right, insert other half of the snap onto the zebra side of the flap.

 Step 12: Position the flap against the back (non snap side) of the outer bag, snakeskin sides touching and raw edges matching along the top. Pin in place and stitch to secure. 

 Step 13: Tuck the outer bag/flap combo into the lining, right sides facing. Line up side seams and pin the raw edges along the top. 

Step 14: Stitch along the top edge and turn clutch right side out through opening in the lining. Stitch the opening closed, and tuck the lining inside the clutch. Press well.  You're done! 

For a chance to win a bundle of Jungle Party prints, leave us a comment letting us know that you follow us on the blog or on Facebook. Also tell us--do you use clutches, or do you need a purse with a strap? Giveaway is open through Sunday, August 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. This giveaway is now closed, but be sure to check out our other tutorials, as we'll be sharing a tutorial and hosting a giveaway each week!

Check out each week of our Summer of Tutes!
Week 1: Sunglasses case  featuring Graphix 3
Week 2: The overnight bag featuring Who's Who

Week 3: Tablet case featuring Jungle Party 

Week 4: Patriotic pennants featuring Tone on Tone 

Week 5: Melon mini featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 6: Zig zag lunchbag featuring Graphix 3

Week 7: Placemats featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels

Week 8: Table topper featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels
Week 10: Modern table runner featuring Prairie Cloth Solids 

Week 11: Striped table runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 12: Nautical mini featuring Prairie Cloth Solids
Week 13: Stair Stepper Runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

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Announcing our Table Topper Marblehead Pleasing Pastels bundle winner:

Crickets Corner

Congratulations!