Supplies you’ll need:
1 fat quarter (or 1/2 yard fabric)
1 fat quarter (or 1/2 yard fabric) for lining
1/2 yard midweight fusible interfacing
1 button
Details:
This clutch is very simple, great for beginners! I’m hoping it will be a great springboard for creativity, there really is a lot you can do with it to make it your own! We’ll be using interfacing and you’ll make a buttonhole(I’ll show you how!) You can probably make this project in under an hour!
All next week I’ll be sharing tips and different versions of the envelope clutch. Three creative guests are whipping up their own versions right now, I can’t wait to see(and share) them!
Clutch-a-long Schedule:
Monday Feb 25: Tutorial + Pattern Posted
Tuesday: Buttonhole Tutorial
Wednesday: 
Use the hashtag #februaryclutchalong to show us what you’re up to!
So are you in??
Sign up by leaving a comment below! Maybe tell me what color/fabric you’re thinking of using, just for fun.
I’m not a fan of clutches…simply because they don’t hold enough of my junk…you know, chocolate, paintbrushes, scissors,phone, water bottle, journal…
BUT
These would make awesome gifts! Count me in!!
Looks like fun!!!
I love it!! I’m in… I will dive into my scrap basket this evening to find something suitable, I love projects that use up the smaller bits and pieces. Thank you for organising and posting the tutorial :)
I definitely want to do this! Not sure what fabric I want to use just yet. :)
i’ll be sewing along!! and fabrics… hmmm, still debating!
You know I’m so in :)
I’m in. No idea what fabric, but I’m absolutely it!
I’d love to join in! I just got some new Havana by Monaluna fabric and might use that.
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I’m so in! I’m headed to a new-to-me quilt shop in Boston today so I’m sure I’ll find some great fabric.
This is a great idea!
I’ve just bought some beautiful deep purple polka dot fabric, I’ll set this aside for this project! Cant wait
chloe
http://www.bythelock.com
Count me in :) Mostly I will make one with brocade..
I’m in! Maybe some Asian inspired fabric…yummy!
I would like to try and make this clutch.
I definitely want to sign up for this!!
~Ashlee
http://ashleenikol.com
How fun! I have a random question: is this big enough to fit diapers in? I keep meaning to make myself some sort of little diaper/wipes clutch and have never gotten around to it. Do you think this would work for that?
I’m in! I am thinking about laminate
I’ve never done a sew-a-long before, but I’d love to try this! I made a mustache fabric camera strap cover a couple of weeks ago, and I might use the extra fabric I have from that. It might be cute to have to hold extra things in my camera bag!
I’m definitely in! I will be going through my fabric stash at naptime to pick what I’ll be using…
I’m in! Have no idea what fabric to use though.
I’d love to try…how about neons or coral….
I’m new at sewing and I’m stuck reading sewing blogs and watching sewing videos – but I haven’t started any sewing!! So I’m in for this one! I have tons of fabric that have been given to me, so I’ll just pick one from my growing stash! I need to start using it already! Thanks!
I’m in! I love envelope clutches, and already made a few… But I’ve been meaning to make one for my kindle, so this will be perfect. :)
I am useless with clutch bags as I seem to leave them everywhere, but this would make the perfect make up or jewellery bag! I think I will be using some bright yellow fabric with white spots. I look forward to your tutorial!
i want to play! i don’t know what fabric for sure, but definitely something bright and cheery!
I’m in. I think I will start with a blue sequence fabric, then after I get frustrated and yell at my sewing machine for a little while I will try it with something easier.
I’m in!! Not to sure about colours yet, but I will grab something, maybe something in my mums colours, this would be perfect for a mothers day gift! xx
I’m going to give it a whirl! I have some great rock & roll ABC fabric so I might go with that!
I’m not sure. I’ve got to go through my stash and see what I’ve got.
I’m in for sure! Gotta go home and dig through my fat quarter stash tonight and find something that’ll look amazing :)
Yes – sign me up. I love it in the Constellations!!! I’ll have to buy some I think :)
Count me in, this looks like it wouldn’t be too hard. These would make great gifts too. Not sure of fabric yet, I’ll have to look through my stash, maybe something springy.
Cute clutch!! I might use some of my Bella prints or go thru my stash and use something I have had for a long time that needs some love!
Fun! I have some bike fabric that I think would be cute
I’ll give it a try! I’ve never worked with interfacing before (gasp, I know, right?) but We’ll see how hard it can be!
I’m in, although a little leary. Button holes seem like a big step ;) However, I’ve made several of your other zippered pouches and you give great tutorials! I am hopeful that I’ll overcome my buttonhole fear.
Blessings~~angela
I have a CRAZY amount of kind of big to be a small scrap- too small to not be a scrap pieces of fabric. I’m thinking this is a good project to work up some creative blends!
Love this clutch and I am totally in!!
I am thinking of making mine with denim and a red silk brocade lining!
Thank you!
How exciting!! I am totally in!
I think I might try a dark indigo denim fabric with a red, silk brocade lining!!
Thank you : )
Sounds like fun !!! Can never have enough little clutches. I use them to organize smaller items. Thank you for this sew a long!!
I was just trying to think of a gift to make for a friend and this would be perfect! She loves red and gray so maybe something with those colors. Will have to search in my stash!
I think I’ll make and give to my friend for her birthday. Off to search my stash for something in gray, red or green…her favorite colors!
I am definitely in! I have this very funky silver and black asian inspired fabric that I have no idea what to do with it and I also have a love silver fabric I’ll use as lining!
I would like to give it a go. I have some quilting fat quarters I could use.
Just found this via Instagram. I have a four month old son so I am always looking for quick projects. As far as colors, I will have to think on that one. :)
I’m in! Considering using a pretty spribg inspired canvas for the exterior and a pretty text print for tge interior.
Oooh sweet. I think I can. I think I can. I think I can….
I am in, not sure on fabric yet, looking forward to it!
I am in, not sure what fabric yet but looking forward to it
I’m in! Don’t know yet what fabric I will use. Depends on whether it’s for me or for a giftie. Thanks for the sew a long!
Not sure about which fabrics I’d like to use yet, but I’m definitely in for this! :D
Sign me up, please. I have a pink fabric that I think would turn into a beautiful clutch.
M
This looks like fun, I going to join in. Fun, Fun.
in like Flynn
I’m in!! Can’t wait :)
Would love to join and make one! Thinking of using vintage fabric
Yay! I’m in! I’d like to make something good for date nights (that matches everything), I’m thinking maybe gray pearl bracelets for the outside and something bright and fun inside, with a fun, bright button?? Fun.
Yay! I’m in! I’d like to make something good for date nights (that matches everything), I’m thinking maybe gray pearl bracelets for the outside and something bright and fun inside, with a fun, bright button?? Fun.
I just started sewing and this is awesome and doable! Excited to learn button holes! :-) I’m thinking of using a simple demure color on the outside and a funky bold color pattern on the inside
I’m in! I just started sewing so this looks something I could do! I’m excited to try button holes! I’ll probably do a simple color on the outside and a bold spring color on the inside
I’m in! Think I’ll use Christmas fabric for Christmas shopping receipts!
Count me in! I have some great gray/black tweed I think I’ll use. And maybe add the ‘bling’I just salvaged from a shirt I never wear. Then for the lining, something bright and happy… Can’t wait to get started!
Ooh, I’m in! I need some sewing motivation, and this will be perfect. I’ll use something out of my stash…not sure what yet.
I’m in, mostly because I’m excited to use two of the NUMEROUS fat quarters I’ve aquired and feel guilty for making my husband move from state to state.
I´m in! not sure the fabric.
I’m absolutely in! I have lot of ideas. I’m thinking of mint fabric with pink button or grey tweed with silver lurex thread and swarovski crystal button or floral fabric in black,pink and white with christmas green fabric inside…
I’m absolutely in! I have lot of ideas. I’m thinking of mint fabric with pink button or grey tweed with silver lurex thread and swarovski crystal button or floral fabric in black,pink and white with christmas green fabric inside…
I’m in! This looks like it would make a great diaper clutch to throw in my purse.
Yes!!!
I’m in! Thanks for hosting this sew along. I’ll definitely be using fabric from my stash, but I don’t know what that will be just yet.
I LOVE this!!! :) No idea yet which fabrics I’ll use but definitely going to have to join in! :)
I’m in too! Love this idea! I think I’ll use a pretty fabric I bought in new York last year :’
I would love to make 1 or 2 or many…Have a million ideas already on what I would do……I have so many fabric scraps that fabric will not be an issue…………
OO… great way to use up some fabric i’ve been hording!
Count me in! I have no idea what fabric to use, I have some clear plastic that could be cool…
Yeppers! Count me in. I see Christmas presents for all the nieces, grands and others…. Gotta go look at my stash!
Phyllis
I am definitely in… lots of fat quarters to choose from but I am not sure which it will be yet.
yes please, count me in. I will have to choose something fun from my fat 1/4 stash.
I’m in. would like to do something in black, but might just start with some stash fabrics …
I would love to involved. I am really into paisley right now.
Thanks!!
This looks great. I might be making a set of bags for the 3 bridesmaids to carry at my best friend’s wedding (one of the others found a £40 bag that could be dyed to match the dresses, but that just sounds like a lot of money for a one-off occasion bag to me) and this looks perfect. I’ll do one to show them the design, in fabrics of my choice, and then maybe make some more after if the general vote goes for hand-made rather than bought.
Ooh, Ooh {raises hand} me, me, I’m in!
I would love to try.. thinking of using LOVE NOTES fabric and a solid color for the lining.
I would love to try. I might use LOVE NOTES fabric and a solid for a pop of color. I love clutches!
Im a newbie sewer and this is my first sew along. very excited! searching for fabrics now.
im a newbie sewer & this is my first sew along. very excited. searching for the perfect farbic now!
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Perfect timing! I have no idea what fabric I want to use but I’ve been wanting to get into making my own buttons out of polymer clay and this looks like the perfect project to use a special button. Hope they turn out! Looking forward to Monday!
Me Me Me, I’m in!!
I have been needing a push to make something! I’m in too. Will have to decide on fabric, but I’m actually thinking of felt for the outside. And, as much as I have sewed and put in zippers and other closures…I have never done a buttonhole. I can’t believe it. Thanks for this!!!
I am so in!
i’m a newbie… so stoked…fabric shopping asap
i’m a newbie and want to learn how to do a button hole… so excited!
Definitely sewing along, Kate. This looks so cute I may have to sew up a few for gifts
J’adore ! I’m in.
I’m in, j’adore !
I am definitely in. Can’t wait.
Count me in! I’m new at sewing and love reading your blog! I made the snowy day hat a couple of days ago (will send you a picture) because I’m going on skiing holiday tomorrow. So won’t know for sure if I’ll be able to make the clutch by March 4 (because I won’t be able to sew while on holiday) but will definitely try to! Exited to try my first buttonhole as well :)
I did this last year and loved it! I hope I can squeeze it in this year, I’m busy planning a big holiday and catching up on my 3 jobs! eep!! I hope I can sew a clutch too :D
NO idea on fabrics, but I’m sure I have a bunch stashed.
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This will be my first anything-a-long so wish me luck! I have no idea what fabric I will use just yet but I’m sure I will come up with something!!
This looks so much fun! I have so many fat quarters in my stash, I’ll make sure I have 2 picked out by Monday!
I’ve put this in my diary to tune in…such a nerd but I love a good clutch!
I would love to participate. I don’t know what fabric to use just yet, but I will work on it.
I’m in ~ which fabric to use. . .? I have it narrowed down to about 5 different combinations. If it’s easy enough, i can make more than one!
you know I’m in for this. Gold stripes and vintage floral. Unless I get my hands on some gold leather…
Count me in!
Count me in! I’ve got some Amy Butler fabric in my stash just begging to be used.
Count me in! I’ve got some Amy Butler fabric in my stash just begging to be turned into a cute clutch.
count me in, sounds like a great time!
I’m hoping to give this a try with you guys! (I have another project due March 6, so we’ll see if I can get them both done in time)! This is such a fun idea!
Count me in too!
Count me in too!
Count me in too!
Super cute! I’m in!
better late than never with the signup! Can’t wait to make this cute clutch!
Count me in.
yay! sounds like a fun sew-along! can’t wait to look through my fat-quarters I have!
I am in! Look forward to it~~~
I’m planning on sewing along and looking forward to it! I might use some gray/black print fabric, but I do have a lot in my stash and will just have to see what calls out to me.
excited to give this a shot! maybe in a light printed corduroy i just ordered from japan…it’s delish! happy clutch making!
I’m in!! Excited!!
Count me in!
I’m thinking black with gold polka dots!
I’m in, too…not really a clutch person (chasing a 2 year makes them kind of impractical) but I love learning new things :) Thanks for doing this!
Yeah! I need a fun easy sewing project.
I’m in!!
I’m in! Potentially using a faux leather for the outside and a fun pattern on the inside!
I’m in! I’m thinking something to match my new Ju Ju Be diaper bag to keep Momma’s goodies separate from the babies. :)
I want to learn how to sew a clutch, have not decided on the fabric yet.
I am in. Going to try a color block for spring! We will see how it goes. Looking forward to a sew along.
I’m in!!! Can’t wait to make this one and then consider making them for my best friends!! Thanks for providing the pattern and tutorial!! PamelaRiordan@yahoo.com
I am in. Hoping to try a color block version for spring. Looking forward to a sew along.
I’m in! Thanks so much! Can’t wait until Monday!
I have a whole pile of fat quarters to raid now. I’m in!
Wow, so many great uses for this! I’m in! My mind is going in a dozen directions, maybe some lux satin ones for jewelry organizing. Also some for myself , defenitely also some for organizing slips. And certainly some for gifts.
I will give this a try. seems like fun
I am in, not sure what fabric yet. but will make a great gift for my sister
I’m so in! Not sure what fabric to use. Maybe faux leather…
Count me in :)
I’m in! I’ll be using green faux leather on the outside, not sure what to do with the inside yet …
Looking forward to it!
I’m in. Can’t wait to get stared.
I’m in! Can’t wait to get started
Heading off to the fabric store today… I’m new to sewing, so I’m really looking forward to this tutorial. :)
I am In!!!! color? Fabric? Gonna scour the stash now :) sew excited for this. First sew along for me!
Yep!!!! But not making until June, just moved and sewing machine is packed (sad face)
Jolleen
Count me in! I have a great idea for mine.
Me please me!!!!
Me please me! I am totally in!
Super Cute! Now I just need to find some cute fabric of my own!
i’m in, I’m not sure what I’ll use it…
I will try to squeeze in some time, looks like fun! I have no idea what fabric I will be using yet, I might have to run to the store first!
I am in! I may use some linen printed with gemstone shapes that I picked up from Ikea years ago.
I’m in! I have this “why did I buy this” fabric that I think will be great!
I can honestly say I do not own a clutch, nor have I made any! This sounds like fun. I have some pretty linen and some soft leather scraps that I may try :)
I’m in! Sounds like fun :) I have loads of fabric to pick from but I think I might use the polka dot fabric or the flower pattern fabric I have (with the bee pattern I have inside).
I’m in … for the very first time a sew along, can’t wait to start and need to select my fabric choice.
Count me in ;)
am in. have some great hand printed fabric which I got from a swap last year which will be perfect for this I think.
Count me in ;)
I’m SO in! I can’t wait to make a clutch….maybe I’ll make a few because I don’t know if I’ll be able to choose just one fabric haha
I would love to make a clutch, can’t wait.
Yay! My first sew along! Maybe something to do with arrows. I’ve seen so many cute things with arrows lately.
I’d love to try one! Probably use some randomn cowgirl print first then chevron for me :) thx!
Been thinking of doing a clutch like this. :) Not sure on the material, but want to add studs.
I’m in! I am in the mood to try something new! I think I will use some heavier weight fabric in yellow!
Just got my fabrics today, looking forward to it!
I’m in! Now to choose my fabric, so exciting :)
I’m in! Now to choose my fabric, so exciting :)
I am in! I am gong to make this for a friend so I will have to ask her the colors.
Oh my, this looks like so much fun! I’m definitely in!
How could I miss this? How??! This evening I should make something as a gift for 8 years old lady. Looks like I found an idea for gift and at the same time I will take a part of this! I am not the biggest sewer, but I like that. But buttonhole… oh.. sounds pretty hard for me ;)
I will give it a whirl !!
Think I’m going to join in! Not sure of fabric yet!
Such a cute pattern! I can’t wait to make one! :)
sequins! I’d love a pattern, thank you!
My college granddaughter will love one so I want to make it.
I cannot find the pattern. My 10 year old daughter has taken on the California 4H state challenge this year which is to make an outfit and accessory with 2 yards of fabric. She made the most adorable sundress and this clutch would be perfect. Thank You!