{"id":8453,"date":"2014-04-01T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=8453"},"modified":"2015-11-13T10:41:30","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T15:41:30","slug":"make-yours-clutch-bag-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-yours-clutch-bag-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Make it Yours&#8217; One Piece Clutch Bag Pattern and SEWING CONTEST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8455 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern.  Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-150x150.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\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8455\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern.  Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>A simple one piece only pattern that folds ingeniously while sewn to create a basic clutch purse.\u00a0 Pattern available in two slightly different sizes.\u00a0 Make the purse plain with some top stitching around the flap, add some piping, add decorations, ribbon, flowers or embroidery to the flap or body of the bag.\u00a0 Add internal pockets or a strap.\u00a0 It\u2019s all up to you \u2013 make the bag and then Make it Yours with this <strong>free clutch bag pattern<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The &#8216;Make it Yours' Sewing Contest is also launched today. \u00a0Find out more at the bottom of this post about how you can win some great prizes just for sewing this bag!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Features:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses just one pattern piece<\/li>\n<li>Super quick to sew<\/li>\n<li>Simple design<\/li>\n<li>Two sizes<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic snap closure<\/li>\n<li>Make it yours \u2013 add your own design features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bag sizing &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>The small pattern makes a finished bag approximately 8 inches wide across the bottom and 5.5 inches deep.\u00a0 The larger pattern makes a finished bag approximately 9 inches across the bottom and 6.5 inches deep.<\/p>\n<p><b>Skill level <\/b>\u2013 Beginner for the basic bag. \u00a0Instructions for adding your own design elements, pockets, straps, embroidery etc are not included. \u00a0Let your imagination go wild!<\/p>\n<p><b>Useful tutorials<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can find a range of useful sewing tutorials and videos at So Sew Easy \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-tutorials\/\">tutorials page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pattern pieces and printing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One pattern piece only, in two sizes. \u00a0 Follow the instructions in the downloaded instruction sheet for how to print and put together the PDF pattern. \u00a0Don't worry &#8211; it's easy!<\/p>\n<p><b>Materials needed<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outer fabric \u00a0&#8211; I used a sturdy faux suede<\/li>\n<li>Inner lining fabric<\/li>\n<li>Firm Interfacing such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/164274168\/pellon-decor-bond-firm-fusible\" target=\"_blank\">Pellon Decor Bond<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Magnetic snap, or design your own closure<\/li>\n<li>Optional \u2013 piping cord, extras for your design features or pockets, straps etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><div id=\"mab-8457152\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-8457 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"8457\" data-trackid=\"8457\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Go to the 'Make it Yours' Clutch Bag Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Sew the 'Make it Yours' Clutch Bag. \u00a0Easy to sew and a great base pattern for your own designs and customization.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/clutchbag\" style=\"\" >Get free pattern here<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--INFOLINKS_ON--><\/p>\n<h2>Directions for sewing the &#8216;Make it Yours' Clutch Bag Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>Full sewing instructions are also supplied with the pattern download.<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0 Cut your fabric as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outer fabric x 1<\/li>\n<li>Lining fabric x 1<\/li>\n<li>Firm <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>\u00a0 x 2<\/li>\n<li>Optional \u2013 pocket, piping, your design features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.\u00a0 Fuse your interfacing to the reverse of your outer and lining fabrics.\u00a0 Mark on the interfacing where the magnetic snap should go for each piece, and reinforce that area with extra interfacing, transferring the placement mark to the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8458 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8458\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-005-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0 Check that your markings are centered and then install magnetic snaps.\u00a0 IMPORTANT &#8211; take note that placement for the outer fabric and lining fabric is in different places. See pattern piece for details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8459 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"183\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-500x166.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-150x50.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\/183;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8459\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-500x166.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/snaps-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0 With right sides together, sew together the bottom seam with a 1\/2 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to add any internal pocket, do this now to the lining piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8460 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8460\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0 Open out the bag flat, press seam allowances towards the lining and with the right side up, understitch on the lining side, close to the seam line.\u00a0 See this <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/\">tutorial on understitching<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8461 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8461\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0 Place the bag flat on your work surface, right sides up with the outer fabric at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8462 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8462\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Bring up the bottom seam line and line up the side seams as shown.\u00a0 Fold down the lining flap and close the magnetic snap.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8463 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"339\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/339;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8463\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-014-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Adjust the placement until you are happy and open up the flap and pin the side seams in place.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0 Bring up the outer fabric and match it to the fabric at the top and pin in place all the way round, moving side seam pins to the top of the fabric sandwich .<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8464 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8464 aligncenter\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-016-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">8.\u00a0OPTIONAL \u2013 if you wish to add piping around the top flap of your bag, make and insert this now.\u00a0 You will need approx. 18 inches of piping.\u00a0 Layer it in between the inner and outer layers of the top flap, bringing the piping out of the seams just above the corners at the fold line.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8465 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8465\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/clutch-bag-piping-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">9.\u00a0 Stitch the side seams on each side and across the top, leaving a gap in your stitching of about 4 inches in the center of the top flap for turning the bag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">\u00a010.\u00a0 Snip close to the corners and trim the seams to reduce bulk, especially around the flap of the bag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8466 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8466\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0 Turn the bag the right side out.\u00a0 Use a blunt tool to push out the corners.<\/p>\n<p>12.\u00a0 Top stitch around the flap evenly for decorative effect and to close the gap left for turning. If you have added piping, you may choose to hand-stitch the gap closed and leave off the top stitching \u2013 it\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8468 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035-150x113.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\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8468\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-035-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>13.\u00a0 Add any decoration to your flap, taking care if you stitch through, not to hit the magnetic snap on the inside.\u00a0 I left one of my bags plain, just with the top stitching, and on another I added some suede leaves, and then made one more in the larger size with piping.\u00a0 How about adding a cute bow, a wrist strap or a long thin shoulder strap.\u00a0 Scrappy or felt flowers could also look great depending on your choice of fabrics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8467 lazyload\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031-150x113.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\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8467\" alt=\"'Make it Yours' clutch bag pattern. Free pattern with ideas for how to customise the bag to make it yours.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-031-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>12. \u00a0Go out, take your new purse, and enjoy yourself!<\/p>\n<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><div id=\"mab-8457153\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-8457 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"8457\" data-trackid=\"8457\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Clutch-bag-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Go to the 'Make it Yours' Clutch Bag Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Sew the 'Make it Yours' Clutch Bag. \u00a0Easy to sew and a great base pattern for your own designs and customization.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/clutchbag\" style=\"\" >Get free pattern here<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--INFOLINKS_ON--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Make it Yours Sewing Contest<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9215 lazyload\" alt=\"Make It Yours clutch bag sewing contest on So Sew Easy. 3 categories with lots of fun sewing prizes. Sew a bag and win!\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9215\" alt=\"Make It Yours clutch bag sewing contest on So Sew Easy. 3 categories with lots of fun sewing prizes. Sew a bag and win!\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Make-it-yours-contest-Button-Logo.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">I love to see what you sew from my patterns so I've decided to run a contest which anyone and everyone can enter. \u00a0There will be 3 categories for prizes and it's open to anyone Worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Just briefly, to enter, you'll use this pattern to sew your own bag, but you'll need to &#8216;Make it Yours' with your own design elements and ideas. \u00a0<del>Full details of the contest will be posted on the 4th, or can also be found in the download.<\/del><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\u2018Make it Yours\u2019 Sewing Contest Opens\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-sewing-contest-opens\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The contest is now open &#8211; read more about it <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Last day to accept entries is 30th May and voting begins on 1st June, throughout June until 30th. \u00a0There will be two winners, chosen by you, and you will also get an entry into a prize draw just for voting! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I'm so looking forward to it. \u00a0I hope you will enter.<\/p>\n<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF-->Authored by: <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/117695635189754905375\" rel=\"author\">Deby at So Sew Easy<\/a><br \/>\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode594Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple one piece only pattern that folds ingeniously while sewn to create a basic clutch purse.\u00a0 Pattern available in two slightly different sizes.\u00a0 Make the purse plain with some top stitching around the flap, add some piping, add decorations, ribbon, flowers or embroidery to the flap or body of \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-yours-clutch-bag-pattern\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,14,9,92,88,62,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8453"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8453"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69744,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8453\/revisions\/69744"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}