strap clutch sewing pattern

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Strap Clutch

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Approximate Finished Dimensions: 7 high x 10.5 wide x 2.5 deep (18cm x 27cm x 6.5cm)Seam Allowance: Use 3/8" unless otherwise specified. The edge of thepresser foot* can also be used if your foot is between 1/4"-3/8". It is aneasy to follow & accurate guide. Pattern pieces include allowance.Cut on Fold: Some pattern pieces need to beplaced on a fold for

cutting. Pieces are marked indicating where to place on fold.Recommended Fabrics: flap/lining - medium weight quilting cotton,clutch body - canvas, home dec, or other utility fabrics. Apply fusibleinterfacing to the exterior clutch body B pieces if using lighter fabrics.Interfacing: The strap opening on the flap is easier to sew using sew-ininterfacing on the flap pieces, but it can be done with fusible.Additional Padding for Flap: If you'd like to add an additional layer ofpadding to the flap, see these instructions.Supplies:

1/4 yard fabric for exterior flap & strap (FQ ok)

1/4 yard fabric for clutch body (standard 1/4 yard cut)

1/2 yard lining fabric

1 yard of 22" widesew-in interfacing

1/4 yard 22" wide fusible interfacing

1/4 yard interlining - cotton batting, bamboo batting, fleece, etc.

(1) 1" button for flap & (2) 3/4" buttons for sides (optional)

1.5" of 5/8" wide VELCRO

fabric marking pen or chalk

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1. Cut Pieces- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Note: Piece F is a template only. No fabric pieces are cut for piece F.

Exterior Flap & Strap Fabric (1) A - flap

(2) C - strap (1) E - strap opening facing

Exterior Body Fabric (2) B - clutch body

Lining Fabric (1) A - flap

(2) B - clutch body

(1) D - pocket

(1) E - strap opening facing

Sew-In Interfacing (2) A - flap

(2) B - clutch body

Fusible Interfacing (1) D - pocket (only 1/2 of pocket is interfaced, so the piece does not need to be cut on a fold)

(2) C - strap

Interlining (2) B - clutch body

(1) piece about 10" wide x 2.5" high (25cm x 6.5cm)

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perfect--just cut away a piece the general size indicated.

a) Fold (1) interfacing C piece in half from side to side,and then fold again in half from bottom to top.

b) Clip the one corner that is not on a fold, cuttingthrough all four layers, and removing 0.5"x 0.5"

(13mm x 13mm) of interfacing.

c) Fold the (2) interlining B pieces in half from side toside and clip the following from both pieces:

Bottom Corners: 2" x 2" (5cm x 5cm)Top Corners - 0.75" x 0.75" (2cm x 2cm)Bottom Center - 1.25" w x 0.75" h (3.5cm x 2cm)

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d) Apply fusible interfacing pieces to the WRONGside of one half of lining D, and both C pieces.

e) Place sew-in interfacing pieces on WRONG sidesof the corresponding lining & flap piece A, and the(2) lining B pieces. Pin in place, if desired.

f) Apply interlining B pieces to the WRONG side ofthe corresponding (2) exterior B pieces. Pin inplace, if desired.

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a) Center one half of the VELCRO on RIGHT side of (1) C

piece, so upper edge of the VELCRO is 1" (2.5cm) belowthe top of C. Directional Prints: print should be straight up &down (NOT upside down).

b) Sew the VELCRO to C.

c) Center the remaining half of the VELCRO piece so thebottom of the piece is 5" (13cm) below the top of C.

d) Sew the VELCRO to C.

e) Place the (2) C pieces RIGHT sides together and pin in

place. Directional Prints: When C pieces are RIGHT sidestogether, prints are going in opposite directions.

f) Sew around the sides and top of the strap using a 1/4"allowance. Note: Top is the end with VELCRO piece 1"below edge.

g) Clip the top corners.

h) Press around stitching to shrink & set thread.

i) Turn strap RIGHT side out through the open end.

j) Push seams & corners neatly, and then press around outsideedges.

k) Topstitch at 1/4" around sides and top of strap.



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a) Center strap at bottom of (1) B piece & baste inplace using a 1/4" allowance. Note: Strap can befacing VELCRO up or down--either way is fine.

b) Place the (2) exterior fabric B pieces RIGHT sidestogether, match up bottom edges, and pin in place.

c) Sew the bottom seam.

d) Trim interlining back close to stitching.

e) Press seam open flat.

f) Mark quilting area on RIGHT side of B pieces bymeasuring in 2.25" (6cm) from each side at bottom

seam, and then 1.25" (3.5cm) up from each side ofthe bottom seam.

g) Quilt bottom in any pattern you desire, moving strapout of the way when necessary. The example isquilted following the edge of the presser footbetween each row of stitching.

h) Mark fold lines at 1.25" (3.5cm) on each side of thebottom seam on both sides of attached B pieces.

i) Fold the B pieces along the bottom seam so they are

WRONG sides together.

j) At the fold marks, fold the fabric back on each side,so B pieces are now RIGHT sides together.

k) Match up the fold marks on each side of B and pin inplace. Bottom seam is now sandwiched between theB pieces, & facing toward the top of the clutch.

l) Pin side seams in place.

m) Beginning from the bottom & sewing to the top, sew

both side seams.

n) Clip extra fabric from bottom corners.

o) Press side seams, and then press the seams openflat at the top on both sides.

p) Turn clutch body RIGHT side out & push corners out neatly.

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a) Mark center bottom on RIGHT side of both A pieces.

b) Using template piece F, draw strap opening outline &

center mark on WRONG side of both E pieces.

c) Place exterior flap fabric E RIGHT sides togetherwith exterior flap fabric A.

d) Match up the center marks on A & E so the bottomedge of the strap opening outline is 1.25" (3.5cm)from the bottom edge of A.

e) Repeat steps c) - d) for lining A & E pieces.

f) Sew strap opening on both E pieces, stitching

directly on outlines drawn in step b).

g) Clip through center of openings & then diagonally toeach corner of the opening outlines.

h) On the WRONG side of both A pieces, trim the sew-in interfacing back close to stitching.

i) On the RIGHT side, press the strap openings & thenlift up piece E and press the seams between E & A.

j) Pull E pieces through to the WRONG side of A

pieces, and press E pieces flat.

k) Sew around opening at 1/4" to hold facing E piecesin place.

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a) Place the A pieces RIGHT sides together.

b) Match up the strap openings, and then pin the A

pieces together around sides & bottom.

c) Sew around sides & bottom.

d) Notch curves.

e) Press.



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f) Turn flap RIGHT side out through open end.

g) Press around outside edges to neaten seam.

h) Topstitch around strap opening at 1/8".

i) Topstitch around sides & bottom of flap at 1/4" &

3/8". The extra row of topstitching helps hold thecorners of the flap down neatly.

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IMPORTANT: To determine which side is the back, pull thestrap to the side wherethe VELCRO is face up. This is theback side of the clutch.

a) Place completed flap on the back side of the clutch

(see note above), so the exterior fabric side of theflap is RIGHT sides together with the exterior fabricof the clutch body.

b) Pin flap in place.

c) Baste flap to exterior clutch body using a 1/4"allowance.

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a) Fold D in half, RIGHT sides together, matching upthe shorter edges. Pin in place.

b) Sew around sides & bottom, leaving a 3" opening forturning along the bottom seam.

c) Clip corners.

d) Turn RIGHT side out through opening &slip stitchopening closed.

e) Topstitch at 1/4" along pocket top (folded edge).

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f) Center the pocket on (1) lining B and pin in place.

g) Sew the pocket to B using an 1/8" -1/4" allowance.

h) Divide the pocket by sewing two additional seams at1.75" & 3.5" (4.5cm & 9cm).

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a) Place the (2) lining B pieces RIGHT sides together,match up bottom edges, and pin in place.

b) Sew the bottom seam.

c) Press bottom seam open flat.

d) Center the 10" x 2.5" (25cm x 6.5cm) piece of

interlining over the bottom seam on the WRONGside of the attached B pieces.

e) Baste the interlining piece to B pieces. Since it is onthe inside, it doesn't need to look perfect.

f) Mark fold lines 1.25" (3.5cm) above the bottom seamon each side of both B pieces.

g) Fold the B pieces WRONG sides together along thebottom seam.

h) Fold each side back at the fold marks. The bottom seam is now sandwiched between the Bpieces facing upward toward the top of the clutch body.

i) Pin the side seams.

j) Sew both side seams, leaving a 4" opening forturning the clutch RIGHT side out along one side.

Again, it is best to sew the seam from the bottomcorner to the top.

k) Clip extra fabric from sides at bottom.

l) Press side seams, and then press the seams openflat at the top on both sides.



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a) Place the exterior clutch bodyINSIDE the liningclutch body, so the fabrics are RIGHT sidestogether, and the flap & pocket are on the same side.

Note: Flap can't be seen in photo, because it issandwiched between the lining & exterior fabric. DoNOT pull the flap out over the top.

b) Match up top edges and pin in place.

c) Sew around top.

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a) Turn clutch RIGHT side out through opening.

b) Slip stitch, or machine sew, the opening closed.

c) Tuck lining down inside & pin around top.

d) Topstitch at 1/4" around upper edge of clutch body.

e) Sew buttons to flap & bottom corners, if desired.

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2011Keyka Lou. Items made from this pattern may be sold with the following conditions:

1. Please credit Keyka Lou for the pattern design in all written item descriptions. For example, whenselling online please include the following sentence, or other similar wording in your item description:"This item was made using a Keyka Lou pattern."

2. All items for sale must be handmade by you. Contracting with others to mass produce the design is

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Distribution of the pattern and corresponding instructions is expressly prohibited.

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