{"id":16646,"date":"2015-07-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=16646"},"modified":"2015-11-13T10:38:22","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T15:38:22","slug":"fold-clutch-bag-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fold-clutch-bag-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Fold over clutch bag pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19010 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Fold Over Clutch Bag Pattern - denim and cotton fabrics combined to create stylish unique clutch\" width=\"500\" height=\"621\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-121x150.jpg 121w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/621;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19010\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Fold Over Clutch Bag Pattern - denim and cotton fabrics combined to create stylish unique clutch\" width=\"500\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-121x150.jpg 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Whats not to love about a simple clutch? Perfect for holding keys, wallet and mobile they are so quick and easy to whip up you can easily make one per outfit.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun playing with different fabric combinations. The denim bag makes the most of\u00a0various cotton scraps (including quite a few shirts) which have been pieced together.<\/p>\n<p>The shimmery evening fold over clutch\u00a0is made up with curtain fabric. This has been hand embroidered to embellish the existing pattern and tie the colours in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18979 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Fold Over Clutch bag pattern - hand embroidered curtain fabric\" width=\"550\" height=\"518\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-500x471.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-150x141.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/518;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18979 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Fold Over Clutch bag pattern - hand embroidered curtain fabric\" width=\"550\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-500x471.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Evening-Fold-Over-Clutch-hand-embroidered-curtain-fabric-150x141.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>How about using quilting cotton?\u00a0Simple to whip up, perfect to accompany your summer dresses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18978 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch.jpg\" alt=\"Quilting Fabric Fold Over Clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"420\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-500x382.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-150x115.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/420;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch.jpg\" alt=\"Quilting Fabric Fold Over Clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-500x382.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Quilting-Fabric-Fold-Over-Clutch-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>They take less than an hour, and are so easy to customize too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make a fold over clutch bag you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two pieces of lining fabric 11 by 9&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Two pieces of your bottom fabric choice 5 \u00a0by 9&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Two pieces of fabric choice for the top half of the bag 7 \u00a0by 9&#8243; &#8211; to applique a pile of different fabrics (applique is optional)<\/li>\n<li>Heavy weight iron on interfacing<\/li>\n<li>8&#8243; metal zipper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18971 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag.jpg\" alt=\"fabric for clutch bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"384\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag-150x115.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/384;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag.jpg\" alt=\"fabric for clutch bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-for-clutch-bag-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to sew your fold over clutch bag pattern<\/h2>\n<p>If making the top as applique cut out several strips of fabric measuring at least 9 inches long and between 3-2&#8243; wide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18972 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips.jpg\" alt=\"fabric strips\" width=\"550\" height=\"388\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-500x353.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-150x106.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/388;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18972 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips.jpg\" alt=\"fabric strips\" width=\"550\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-500x353.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-strips-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stitch these together, then trim to create an applique strip piece of fabric measuring 7 by 9&#8243;. Iron, pressing the seams and then attach your\u00a0interfacing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18970 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch.jpg\" alt=\"fabric applique for fold over clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"486\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-150x133.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/486;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch.jpg\" alt=\"fabric applique for fold over clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fabric-applique-for-fold-over-clutch-150x133.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sew your applique strip to your bottom fabric, in this case denim. This creates a piece of fabric measuring 9 by 11&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>If using a light weight fabric for the bottom attach iron interfacing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18983 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag.jpg\" alt=\"front of clutch foldover bag\" width=\"550\" height=\"710\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-500x645.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-116x150.jpg 116w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/710;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18983\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag.jpg\" alt=\"front of clutch foldover bag\" width=\"550\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-500x645.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/front-of-clutch-foldover-bag-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repeat for the back.<\/p>\n<p>Lay your lining right side up, then lay your zipper face up\u00a0along the edge (see picture). \u00a0Next\u00a0place your outer fabric right side facing the lining, creating a sandwich with zipper in the middle. \u00a0Pin into place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18986 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement.jpg\" alt=\"zip placement\" width=\"550\" height=\"389\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-500x354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-150x106.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/389;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18986 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement.jpg\" alt=\"zip placement\" width=\"550\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-500x354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/zip-placement-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18987 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two.jpg\" alt=\"Zip placement two\" width=\"550\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-500x342.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-150x103.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18987 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two.jpg\" alt=\"Zip placement two\" width=\"550\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-500x342.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zip-placement-two-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Machine stitch using a zipper foot.<\/p>\n<p>Fold out so right sides are out, press and top stitch along the zip<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18976 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag.jpg\" alt=\"top stitch clutch bag\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18976 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag.jpg\" alt=\"top stitch clutch bag\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/top-stitch-clutch-bag-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repeat for the other side of the bag.<\/p>\n<p>Separate the layers so the\u00a0right sides of the lining\u00a0align, and the same with the outer,\u00a0right sides together. Open the\u00a0zipper up to approximately halfway (this is vital so you can turn the bag the right sides out). \u00a0Pin the layers into place. \u00a0Pinch the zipper teeth together towards the lining.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18973 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining.jpg\" alt=\"fold zip towards lining\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18973 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining.jpg\" alt=\"fold zip towards lining\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fold-zip-towards-lining-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stitch all round, except for\u00a03-4&#8243; on the lining. Trim the corners and then turn right sides out. Hand slip stitch your turning point in the lining.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18974 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together.jpg\" alt=\"stitch the bag together\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18974 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together.jpg\" alt=\"stitch the bag together\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stitch-the-bag-together-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One finished fold over clutch:)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18984 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch.jpg\" alt=\"Fold Over Clutch Bag Pattern - denim and cotton fabrics combined to create stylish unique clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"456\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-500x415.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-150x124.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/456;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18984 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch.jpg\" alt=\"Fold Over Clutch Bag Pattern - denim and cotton fabrics combined to create stylish unique clutch\" width=\"550\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-500x415.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Fold-Over-clutch-150x124.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>So what are you waiting for? What fabrics will you choose for your fold over clutch?<\/p>\n<p>Do you also have a passion for sewing with reclaimed fabric? 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