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announcing….the february clutch-a-long! + sign-ups
It’s sew-a-long time! This pattern + tutorial will be posted on Monday and you’ll have until the 4th of March to add your version to the flickr pool! And all you need is two fat quarters!  


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: Krista‘s Clutch
Thursday: Delia‘s Clutch
Friday: Miriam‘s Clutch
Monday March 4: Features from the flickr pool/instagram!

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.

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174 Comments

  1. 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!!!

  2. 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 :)

  8. 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.

  14. 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?

  16. 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!

  17. I’m definitely in! I will be going through my fabric stash at naptime to pick what I’ll be using…

  20. 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!

  21. 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. :)

  22. 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!

  24. 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.

  25. 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

  28. I’m in for sure! Gotta go home and dig through my fat quarter stash tonight and find something that’ll look amazing :)

  30. 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.

  31. 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!

  33. 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!

  34. 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

  35. 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!

  38. Sounds like fun !!! Can never have enough little clutches. I use them to organize smaller items. Thank you for this sew a long!!

  39. 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!

  40. 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!

  41. 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!

  43. 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. :)

  44. I’m in! Considering using a pretty spribg inspired canvas for the exterior and a pretty text print for tge interior.

  49. Not sure about which fabrics I’d like to use yet, but I’m definitely in for this! :D

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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

  58. 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

  60. 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!

  62. 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.

  64. 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…

  65. 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…

  68. 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.

  70. I’m in too! Love this idea! I think I’ll use a pretty fabric I bought in new York last year :’

  71. 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…………

  74. Yeppers! Count me in. I see Christmas presents for all the nieces, grands and others…. Gotta go look at my stash!
    Phyllis

  75. I am definitely in… lots of fat quarters to choose from but I am not sure which it will be yet.

  76. yes please, count me in. I will have to choose something fun from my fat 1/4 stash.

  77. I’m in. would like to do something in black, but might just start with some stash fabrics …

  79. 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.

  84. im a newbie sewer & this is my first sew along. very excited. searching for the perfect farbic now!

  86. 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!

  88. 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!!!

  92. Definitely sewing along, Kate. This looks so cute I may have to sew up a few for gifts

  96. 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 :)

  97. 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.
    x

  98. 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!!

  99. 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!

  102. 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!

  103. you know I’m in for this. Gold stripes and vintage floral. Unless I get my hands on some gold leather…

  108. 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!

  117. 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.

  118. excited to give this a shot! maybe in a light printed corduroy i just ordered from japan…it’s delish! happy clutch making!

  122. 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!

  124. I’m in! Potentially using a faux leather for the outside and a fun pattern on the inside!

  125. 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. :)

  127. I am in. Going to try a color block for spring! We will see how it goes. Looking forward to a sew along.

  129. I am in. Hoping to try a color block version for spring. Looking forward to a sew along.

  132. 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.

  137. 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!

  140. Heading off to the fabric store today… I’m new to sewing, so I’m really looking forward to this tutorial. :)

  141. I am In!!!! color? Fabric? Gonna scour the stash now :) sew excited for this. First sew along for me!

  142. Yep!!!! But not making until June, just moved and sewing machine is packed (sad face)
    Jolleen

  148. 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!

  149. I am in! I may use some linen printed with gemstone shapes that I picked up from Ikea years ago.

  151. 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 :)

  152. 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).

  155. am in. have some great hand printed fabric which I got from a swap last year which will be perfect for this I think.

  157. 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

  159. Yay! My first sew along! Maybe something to do with arrows. I’ve seen so many cute things with arrows lately.

  168. 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 ;)

  173. My college granddaughter will love one so I want to make it.

  174. 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!