Sew An Easy Lined Clutch Bag With Wristlet Strap. The Kent Clutch Bag. Free Sewing Pattern Included

Sew An Easy Lined Clutch Bag With Wristlet Strap. The Kent Clutch Bag. Free Sewing Pattern Included

What you'll learn

Description

This smart wristlet clutch bag has a jaunty diagonal seam front and back, created with a slightly different construction method that does away with the centre bottom seam, although you can choose to add that back in if working with a directional fabric. I think you’ll love the option to learn the custom pocket hack technique that you can apply to the lining of all of your future bag patterns and projects to create neat slip pockets that exactly fit what you plan to carry.
This clutch has a removable wristlet strap included as standard, but add another strap connector on the other side seam and this bag is also ideal for turning into a shoulder bag or crossbody bag with a snap on adjustable strap in a length of your choice. The Kent Clutch Bag is a simple lined bag with no raw edges, a slim flat base with plenty of room inside for all of your essentials for an evening out, and a zipper with neat ends. The optional wrist strap can be snapped on to allow you to carry your purse hands free.
The sewing pattern is included free in the class.
Features of the Kent Clutch Bag sewing pattern
removable wristlet strap
a flat base so the bag will sit without falling over and spilling the contents
instructions for creating custom interior pockets that you can use in all of your sewing projects
bulk-free zipper construction for neat zipper ends
easy to follow pattern with clear color step-by-step photo instructions
interesting construction method
step by step photo instructions as well as the video class

Skill level: This is a beginner plus level pattern. It’s a good skill builder pattern but the zipper is a little bit more tricky than the straightforward zipper pouch like the other class for the Guernsey. You will learn tips for how to sew a zipper with nice neat, dent-free ends without needing to sew zipper tabs. You’ll also create easy boxed corners for the flat base, and sew a removable wristlet strap.
Sizing info:Finished size – 9” long x 5.25” tall x 1.75” deep (22.5 x 13.5 x 4.5cm) approx
Materials needed to sew this easy zipper pouch
Outer fabric of your choice – size depending on the size of bag sewn. This pattern is Fat Quarter friendly.
Lining fabric, I recommend a quilting cotton
Closed-end zipper 9 inches measured along the teeth.
Woven fusible interfacing
Fusible fleece
(Optional for the wrist strap) 1 x ½ inch snap hook and 1 x ½ inch D-ring
Who this course is for:
Confident Beginner sewers looking to expand their sewing skills and learn new techniques
Sewers looking to sew a bag for the first time
Requirements:
A sewing machine and basic sewing supplies
Access to basic materials such as fabric, interfacing, and fusible fleece
Sewers should already be familiar with the basics of sewing and how to use their machine
What you'll learn:
How to make a simple removable wristlet strap without bulky seams
How to adapt the pattern if you want to use a fabric with a directional print
Tips for sewing diagonal seams
How to box corners to make a flat base
How to sew a neat zipper including using basting tape
How to get a better fit with your lining
How to design a custom slip pocket and adapt a lining pattern piece (technique can be used for all future sewing projects)
How to sew the Kent Clutch Bag step by step


Overview

Lesson 1:Introduction and welcome
Lesson 2:How to download the sewing pattern
Lesson 3:Assemble the pattern and cut your fabric
Lesson 4:Sewing wristlet strap
Lesson 5:Assembling the outer
Lesson 6:Custom pocket hack
Lesson 7:Sewing zipper
Lesson 8:Putting the bag together
Lesson 9:Turning and finishing
Lesson 10:Wrap up