Gathered Clutch
This free purse sewing pattern is a new take on the traditional clutch. The Gathered Clutch features gorgeous gathered details that produce a lovely girly look. Every girl knows that a purse with pockets is so much better than a purse without. In fact, the more hidden pockets, the better! This pattern features a small interior pocket that you can use to keep credit cards, ids, money and more tucked away. Learn how to make a clutch with this adorable free clutch pattern. If you are on the hunt for a purse to take out on the town, you found it!
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Time to CompleteWeekend project
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Lynn K
Nov 22, 2018
So pretty! I love the gathers and the contrasting fabric on top of them. Haven't quite decided yet whether or not to use a zip or perhaps some other kind of closure or clasp. Once I have done mine I have orders for 2 more so it is just as well that I am really enjoying this project. The instructions are clear and easy to follow - thank you!
wendjones 1414466
Mar 12, 2015
I am on to my third clutch and am loving the pattern. I haven't quite gotten the zipper right but no surprises as I don't often use them. the pattern and instructions were so simple to use, thank you!
Rusticlaneest1972 4058916
Sep 24, 2012
I made this for my sister as a birthday present and she absolutely loved it. I added slots inside for her credit cards and I added a removeable wrist strap so she could wear it or use it as a wallet. It was so quick and easy. All of her friends wanted to know where she bought it!
grammaretta 562409 0
Aug 09, 2012
I really like this clutch! It's a great way to use up smaller pieces of fabric and is useful also! This is my favorite project today!
grannie gretch
Aug 09, 2012
I like this little clutch. I don't knit so this clutch is my pick!
sloisadams 4218411
Aug 09, 2012
very creative nice project I love the use of colors can use some leftover material that's too small for patterns
JAdams7582 5320535
Aug 08, 2012
Great project. I look forward to making several from my favorite African fabric
Crafter 0197679
Aug 08, 2012
I am so anxious to try to start crafting and sewing again, These would be so nice to make to give as gifts or give them away to our military wives that their husbands are away project.
rphelle 1928423
Aug 08, 2012
Love these little bags! Great way to use up fabric scraps and would make fun Christmas presents for all the females of the family.
fennewdj 4459845
Aug 08, 2012
I love these and will probably make one or two. I'm even thinking of satin or dressy blingy material for parties and such.
lvlathrop 0109819
Aug 08, 2012
Love these! I think I could even make some...with your great instructions by my side. ; )
Shannon C
Aug 08, 2012
I have made at least 15 of these, I love them! I made one for all the girls in my friend's wedding party with our names embroidered on the handles. Also made them as gifts one year for Christmas. Noodlehead is a great blog for sewing, the blogger has really cute projects for adults and kids!
ballen4395 0131561
Aug 08, 2012
Love this clutch!! I want one for myself and they will make great Christmas gifts for my daughters and granddaughters!!
bunnyleeryan 86720 55
Aug 08, 2012
My 3 daughters would love this clutch!! Going to start on these for Christmas!
g2bk1 8689698
Aug 08, 2012
This is adorable! I love it. different colors and patterns for different outfits! PERFECT!
plocascio
Aug 08, 2012
Very cute clutch! I have LOTS of scrap fabrics to use up and I love to sew!
AFJenny
Aug 08, 2012
I like the gathered look on the clutch with the accent fabric. Looks very cute and easy to make!
Smidty
Aug 08, 2012
Love these clutches and having them in lots of colors gives you so many options, from clutch bag to cosmetics bag
ShesHooked
Aug 08, 2012
I think these are amazing! I wish I were more confident in my sewing skills to make something so cute and functional!
sarahcat42 9438685
Aug 08, 2012
I love these clutches. Would make some awesome Christmas gifts!
Bastet59 1372251
Aug 08, 2012
i love this idea; definitely will make...sewing has always been my 1st passion....:)
kangaruby 6731304
Jul 09, 2012
sweet bag but instructions for assembly are wacky but I will try again
kdlove 8819327
Jan 08, 2012
I'm stuck at the zipper. I purchased a 7-9" invisible one and didn't shorten it. So overall it is about an inch too long. I think I'll get a different one and continue tomorrow! Is a regular 7" best?
rubygreen
Sep 22, 2011
I made this last weekend and it turned out great! SOOOO CUTE!!! Many friends have commented on how great and sturdy my little clutch is and are surprised when I reveal that I made it! The instructions are clear and it's a great way to use up scraps of fabric not to mention almost empty spools of thread! I'm making another one this weekend for my best friend and will give these as Christmas gifts this year to some lovely ladies. The design affords a lot of versatility and creative thinking. I love this!
PaperDoll
Jan 02, 2011
I made this I think it turned out really well. I am a beginner so it's not quite as clean as the ones shown on the picture but I am proud of it. I had the most trouble with the gathering stitch. Can anyone tell me what that is. I tried a few loose stitches on my machine before giving up and simply ironing the fabric down to look gathered. It turned out ok but I think it would have been better if done correctly.
kangaruby 6731304
Jul 09, 2012
try gathering by putting the tension on your machine on high and use the longest stitch
reneetoft 8976440
Dec 22, 2010
Both my daughter and I made two of these tonight to go with a couple of purses we made. They turned out perfectly.
Karisa
Nov 10, 2010
I've fixed the link so that it goes directly to the pattern now. Thanks for letting us know!
thegardenhouse 776 4213
Nov 10, 2010
cute purse, clicked on - click here for sewing pattern, DID, took me to different site -NO pattern.
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