Denim Clutch
Denim Clutch
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A learn-to-sew project
9" x 12" Piece #1 - Cut 1 from Denim 7 ½" x 10½" Cut 1 from fusible fleece Cut 1 from lining fabric Piece #2 Cut 1 from Peltex®
Cutting on “straight of grain”
National Sewing Council™
Cut all pattern pieces 1, 2 and 3 on the straight of grain by measuring from each end of the grain line on pattern piece to the selvege edge of fabric as shown, assuring that they are the same distance.
by Janet Pray
straight of grain
With support from: • Islander Sewing Systems™ • Snap Source™ • Bosal™
American Sewing Expo™ Every September in Novi, MI
Supplies needed: • Denim • Lining • Fusible fleece • Peltex®
• Denim thread • Chenille Brush™ (optional) • Charms, buttons and/or beads • Fabric Fusion Velcro™
Denim Clutch - ©2011National Sewing Council • NationalSewingCouncil.org
Piece #3 - 1/2" x 12" Denim Strips on grain - Cut from Denim
straight of grain
This is a National Sewing Council learn-to-sew project. To learn more about sewing and to find retailers, teachers, classes, sewing expos and more, visit us on the internet. NationalSewingCouncil.org
Denim Clutch
9. Cut away most of the seam allowance at each corner as shown. 10. Cut a 3” section of both sides of the Fabric Fusion Velcro ™. Following the manufactures directions, adhere to both sides of inside center of Clutch, about 3/8” below the opening or apply a snap in the same location.
Design by Janet Pray of Islander Sewing Systems™
Trace pattern pieces 1, 2 and 3 from the cover. Cutting Directions
Piece 1 - Cut 1 from denim Piece 2 - Cut 1 from fusible fleece, Cut 1 from lining, Cut 1 from Peltex® Piece 3 - Cut optional amount from denim
Denim Clutch Directions
1. Serge or zig zag finish both 9" ends. 2. Decorate Clutch as desired keeping 1" away from all sides and being mindful of the fold line. In our example we have stitched down the centers of 7 strips of denim using Piece 3. Note: If you do not want the chenille look, stitch down both outer edges of Piece 3. 3. Use Chenille Brush™ or pull vertical threads to fray edges of any denim strips used in decorating. 4. Fuse fleece to wrong side of lining.
11. Fold the clutch in half, wrong sides together, so the 9" edges are together. Using a zipper foot, stitch a 5/8” seam on each side of Clutch. Starting at the top of clutch, backstitch at the top, then stitch all the way down and backstitch again at the bottom.
12. Use Chenille Brush™ to fray edges or pull vertical threads out of the sides of the clutch. Both techniques will create a chenille/ fringe effect.
5. Place or fuse Peltex®™ to fleece. 6. Lay lining (with fleece and Peltex® on bottom) right side up, centered on wrong side of denim. 7. Secure the lining by stitching along both sides close to the edge, backstitching at beginning and end of each seam.
13. Add any final embellishments. Note: We added two horizontal denim strips to this Clutch at step 2.
8. Fold over the 9" serged edges 5/8". Stitch across at 1/2" seam allowance, starting and stopping at the edges of lining.
Denim Clutch ©2011 National Sewing Council • NationalSewingCouncil.org
NationalSewingCouncil.org™ Where Sewing is Growing!
A learn-to-sew project
9" x 12" Piece #1 - Cut 1 from Denim 7 ½" x 10½" Cut 1 from fusible fleece Cut 1 from lining fabric Piece #2 Cut 1 from Peltex®
Cutting on “straight of grain”
National Sewing Council™
Cut all pattern pieces 1, 2 and 3 on the straight of grain by measuring from each end of the grain line on pattern piece to the selvege edge of fabric as shown, assuring that they are the same distance.
by Janet Pray
straight of grain
With support from: • Islander Sewing Systems™ • Snap Source™ • Bosal™
American Sewing Expo™ Every September in Novi, MI
Supplies needed: • Denim • Lining • Fusible fleece • Peltex®
• Denim thread • Chenille Brush™ (optional) • Charms, buttons and/or beads • Fabric Fusion Velcro™
Denim Clutch - ©2011National Sewing Council • NationalSewingCouncil.org
Piece #3 - 1/2" x 12" Denim Strips on grain - Cut from Denim
straight of grain
This is a National Sewing Council learn-to-sew project. To learn more about sewing and to find retailers, teachers, classes, sewing expos and more, visit us on the internet. NationalSewingCouncil.org
Denim Clutch
9. Cut away most of the seam allowance at each corner as shown. 10. Cut a 3” section of both sides of the Fabric Fusion Velcro ™. Following the manufactures directions, adhere to both sides of inside center of Clutch, about 3/8” below the opening or apply a snap in the same location.
Design by Janet Pray of Islander Sewing Systems™
Trace pattern pieces 1, 2 and 3 from the cover. Cutting Directions
Piece 1 - Cut 1 from denim Piece 2 - Cut 1 from fusible fleece, Cut 1 from lining, Cut 1 from Peltex® Piece 3 - Cut optional amount from denim
Denim Clutch Directions
1. Serge or zig zag finish both 9" ends. 2. Decorate Clutch as desired keeping 1" away from all sides and being mindful of the fold line. In our example we have stitched down the centers of 7 strips of denim using Piece 3. Note: If you do not want the chenille look, stitch down both outer edges of Piece 3. 3. Use Chenille Brush™ or pull vertical threads to fray edges of any denim strips used in decorating. 4. Fuse fleece to wrong side of lining.
11. Fold the clutch in half, wrong sides together, so the 9" edges are together. Using a zipper foot, stitch a 5/8” seam on each side of Clutch. Starting at the top of clutch, backstitch at the top, then stitch all the way down and backstitch again at the bottom.
12. Use Chenille Brush™ to fray edges or pull vertical threads out of the sides of the clutch. Both techniques will create a chenille/ fringe effect.
5. Place or fuse Peltex®™ to fleece. 6. Lay lining (with fleece and Peltex® on bottom) right side up, centered on wrong side of denim. 7. Secure the lining by stitching along both sides close to the edge, backstitching at beginning and end of each seam.
13. Add any final embellishments. Note: We added two horizontal denim strips to this Clutch at step 2.
8. Fold over the 9" serged edges 5/8". Stitch across at 1/2" seam allowance, starting and stopping at the edges of lining.
Denim Clutch ©2011 National Sewing Council • NationalSewingCouncil.org
