SILK/WOOL CLUTCH
You would think that after making fifteen snap coin purses, I’d take it easy for a while. The ‘lull’ in my schedule over the holidays actually put me into craft overdrive and I’ve got at least six craft projects in various stages of completion. Some are late holiday gifts with a healthy dose of things for myself. Nothing makes me happier than having expanses of time with which to make things.
Back to this little creation. Having learned the secrets of the purse frame from Reva’s class, I wanted to make my own pattern. I chose one of the larger curved frames (6″ x 2.75″). I made several muslin samples, fooling around with proportion and size. This is close to what I had in mind. The next time I try this pattern, I’ll do mini pleats along the top rather than gathering.
The outer fabric is a scrap of a beautiful Scottish silk/wool leftover from a tunic dress I made a couple years ago. It’s got a shots of orange and blue running through it. I bought it at the infamous ‘yardage sale’ at the Textile Museum. I loved the selvedge so much that I included it and it runs along the bottom of the clutch.
I used cotton batting again, instead of interfacing and I really love the look and feel. It requires a bit more force to get the fabric into the frame, but with the help of an awl, it fits snugly and seems more secure.
You might recognize the orange printed lining from the linen apron I just made, there was more scrap left over from this and I wanted to use it for something for me. I also snatched up someone’s scrap of the Japanese Eiffel Tower fabric from one of the classes to use as the inside pocket. Because every purse should have a lip balm in it, I made a special spot for a lip balm to live happily & permanently (right beside the eiffel tower!)
This clutch is for me. J’adore!
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EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! (That’s a squeal of delight!)
LOVE this little bag!! LOVE the dedicated lip balm pocket!! LOVE the selvage on the bottom!!
Can you tell that I love it? Mmm!!!
LOVE! Putting pockets inside a clutch is genius!
Hello Karyn,
a)thanks for the comment on my blog. i feel like a real blogger with a real comment from someone who doesn’t have to read my blog because they love me.
b)i think you are genius for your photos and for your commitment to creating and to blogging.
c)your snap coin purses are genius and this clutch is sensational-cheers to you with a glass of prosecco.
d)the typed label idea is super smart and while I don’t have a typewriter, I’m going to try it with some type font letter stamps that I bought at dollarama and I’m going to goo them in my fabric paint for a similar effect. thanks for the continued inspiration.
L
Oh wow Karen, this clutch pulchritudinous.
I love the Japanese Eiffel Tower fabric and how you made use of it on the inside. What a great idea! And the wool *sigh* is just beautiful.
I think I’m going to create a Karen inspired Craft list for 2009 and this will be right near the top.
This is gorgeous! I want to make one but I don’t know how to sew.
These are so beautiful, and I love the inside mini-pocket!
I have a question for you: where did you order your frames from? I can’t find any locally (France) and I really want to try to make some of these, but I’ll have to order them. Any suggestions?
aaaaaaack. karyn this is wonderful!!!! i love it love it love it! i love the little pocket with the eiffel tower…hopefully i get to see it in person real soon. 🙂 i have the same fabric but in blues and reds. i can’t wait to stop by!
Oh! It’s so cute I might cry.
dear ladies – i have to admit i’m just charmed with this purse myself. i’m enjoying challenging myself to use scrap pieces of fabric to make things, as well. thank you for your daily sweet support, it fuels me to make even more!
shellyfish – i actually sell the frames here in my shop. if you’d like to order some, i’m sure we can arrange it.
oh! i was admiring that eiffel tower fabric just a few days ago! it is too lovely. mostly though, i’m in love with the orange print now. it’s a bit sad, but i don’t think i would have ever noticed it until i’d seen the beautiful apron you’d made from it
toujours! everything is deelightful! ur a snap purse makin’ machine!! go karyn! 🙂
Oooh, Karyn – I LOVE the little Eiffel Tower pocket! What a great little detail on a cute purse!
And congrats of the TV fame! 😀
Karyn, this purse is gorgeous! I love reading about all the beautiful things you make. You’re an inspiration!
Its so cute !
This is such a beautiful idea. I want to try this. Do you buy the curved frames online?
Sorry forgot weblink
Third time lucky. I’m new to blogging. Eeek.
Have you made more of these clutches?? And, please let me know if you sell them.. online? I adore the style, fabric and personal touch!!