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April 19, 2012 by Jennifer

Ruffle Clutch Tutorial

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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.

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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 and the ruffles together. Add the batting to the bottom. Sew all three layers together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Clip curves, turn 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.

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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 and sew on line.  Trim the corner off. Clip the corners off both of the outer and lining pieces.

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Attach flap to outer piece. 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.

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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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Comments

  1. Shannon says

    April 21, 2012 at 5:57 am

    What a great tutorial! I have this fabric too–now I know what I can do with [email protected]

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  2. sassyaggie says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Hi Jennifer – I'm a Texan and a seam-STRESS too. Ilove finding bloggers who sew, sew we can swap ideas – thanks for linknig up at the Sleepy/Sassy Sunday Party! Nice to meet you!Jen

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  3. Cherished Bliss says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    This is so adorable! I love ruffles, and your fabric! I'd love for you to stop by and share at my party! : ) http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2012/04/craft-and-tell_23.html

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  4. Lish says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    This is seriously cute! I love the fabric you choose too!! Adorable 🙂 http://www.imprintalish.blogspot.com

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  5. Samantha says

    April 23, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Great fabric choice! I am pinning this one to my "Sew It" board. Thanks for sharing on Cowgirl Up!:) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

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  6. Wendy says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Beautiful bag, I love the ruffle! Thanks for sharing

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  7. Amy Fountain says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Very ingenious way to recycle old pillowcases!

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  8. Amy Fountain says

    April 24, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Very ingenious way to recycle old pillowcases!

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  9. Michelle says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    This is such a sweet little clutch and what a great tutorial! I also love the fabric you chose! I am a new follower!! Hope you have a great day!Michelle http://www.delicateconstruction.com

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  10. 2nd story sewing says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    What a great idea! I may be making one this weekend. Thanks for the great tutorial!Betsy @ 2nd Story Sewing

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  11. Amber *SaltTree* says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing such a great tutorial 🙂 I love if you'd come link it up at my party going on now :)http://www.salttree.net/2012/04/open-call-tuesdays-1.html

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  12. cheapcraftymama says

    April 25, 2012 at 4:55 am

    SO cute! I love that fabric too! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  13. Shiloh says

    April 25, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Thanks for sharing this! I love ruffles, and I have been thinking about making a clutch. I love it!

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  14. Jenni says

    April 25, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I love the fabric you chose. Simply gorgeous! 🙂

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  15. Kristine Foley @ The says

    April 25, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Thanks for linkin up girl! SO pretty! Your directions make it look so easy maybe I could even attempt it!? Eek! We shall see 🙂 OR I can just have you make me one lol!

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  16. [email protected] says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    This clutch is fabulous – really love the fabric you chose! Ruffle sets it off! 🙂

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  17. Alison @ Oopsey Dais says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    I ADORE that fabric. And the ruffle makes it so lovely! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  18. Jill says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    So cute! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Pomp Party!http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com/2012/04/pomp-party-15.htmlJill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  19. Catherine {Stone and says

    April 29, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Great tutorial and fabulous clutch!! Thank you for sharing. I've made them before out of placemats, but the lining and ruffle on this one are too much!!

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  20. Melanie @ bear rabbi says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:25 am

    How adorable!! I really like this!!

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  21. Amanda @ The Little says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    That is so cute!! I love it! I'm featuring you at The Little Giggler today. 🙂 Stop by and grab a feature button! http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/04/some-fabu…

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  22. Katie says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    i love this and can't wait to make it! just pinned it so I can soon! thanks for sharing!

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  23. Susie @Bowdabra says

    May 11, 2012 at 7:42 am

    Thank you Jennifer for linking up to our Saturday Showcase this past week! We are featuring your very cool project today on Feature Friday! We will be sharing your project on our Pinterest pages, Facebook pages and of course our Twitter sites! Here is your feature: <a href="http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/05/11/feature-friday-top-fashion-saturday-showcase-picks/http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/05/11/feature-friday… />Stop back over and link up more of your projects on the new Saturday Showcase! We are accepting all craft projects! We can't wait to see what you share!Susie at Bowdabra

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  24. Cranberry Morning says

    May 14, 2012 at 5:57 am

    Fantastic! I actually did a Google search for 'ruffled clutch' and this came up first! I'm your newest follower. Hope you'll follow me back?

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  25. Wendy says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:43 am

    What a pretty clutch! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Alicia @ littlesprin says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    SOOOO Cute! Love it and the tut!

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  27. Jane says

    May 4, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Wonderful tutorial. Great bag. It was fun to make and it turned out adorable!

    Reply

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