52 Clutch Purse Patterns

Last updated: 11/30/11

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Clutch Purse Patterns

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Sewing Quick Tip:

Did you know that
fabrics like flannel,
sweatshirt fleece,
and satin have a
subtle nap to them
(where the pile
runs in one
direction)?
Therefore, when
working with these
fabrics, always use
the “with nap”
layout indicated on
your pattern guide
sheet.

Sewing Quick Tip:

Did you know that
some fabric
designs can
actually printed
onto fabric
crookedly?
Therefore to save
yourself time and
later frustration,
before purchasing
any print fabric,
unroll a length of it
first to make sure
the design is
printed on grain.

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L eather Foldover
Clutch Purse
Transient Expression

C lutch
Ali Foster Patterns

C lutch Purse
Whipup

P lacemat Clutch
Purse
Brady Lou

C at Clutch
Scathingly Brilliant

T he Placemat Clutch
Lil Blue Boo

52 of the best free Clutch Purse Patterns & Tutorials on the web!

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Let’s make clutch purses! Here you’ll find
over fifty free clutch purse patterns and
tutorials collected from all over the web –
sew metal frame clutch purses, zippered
pouches, foldover bags, and more!

And because clutch purses are usually
small, they can be great for using up
those small amounts of fabric you may
have leftover from other projects. And
they can also be a great first project for a
beginner just learning how to sew. Just
choose one of the simpler designs to start
with.

And because of a clutch purse's small
size, be especially careful when cutting
out your fabric pieces. A piece that's cut

even a little bit off – slightly inside or outside of the cutting line, can make a big difference in
the look of your finished purse and/or result in pieces that don’t fit together quite right.

And for a more durable finished purse, consider interfacing your fabric pieces before sewing
them together (purse projects that call for using leather or vinyl would not of course, need this
kind of reinforcement). Just remember that interfacing can stiffen fabric, so be sure to test the
interfacing first on scraps of your fabric to make sure you like the look and feel of it.

And because your finished purse will likely be subjected to stress with use, make sure to use a
durable thread. Synthetic and silk threads are generally more durable than cotton threads, and
of course, thicker threads (like upholstery thread) are usually stronger than thinner threads.

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