The Statement Clutch PDF Pattern by Lisa Ratford of Andrie Designs includes sewing instructions and pattern pieces for creating a unique oversized clutch bag that is perfect to showcase that special piece of lace or that unique fabric! This downloadable pattern has clear instructions to add a turn lock to the front flap and guides to make this bag in small, medium, or large. This purse pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner.
Finished sizes (with 5 1/2" length of wrist strap):
SMALL: 11" W x 10" H
MEDIUM: 12" W x 11" H
LARGE: 13" W x 12" H
Materials Needed:
- Fabric for the outer of your clutch – ¼ yard (0.25m)
- Fabric for the lining – ¼ yard (0.25m)
- Piece of lace or similar for the flap overlay – 14” x 9” (36cm x 23cm)
- Light-medium weight fusible interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) – 5/8yd (0.6m) (based on a 20” (50cm) width)
- Medium-heavy weight fusible interfacing (i.e. Pellon 808, Formfuse 1600) – ½yd (0.5m) (based on a 40” (101cm) width)
- By Annie’s Soft and Stable OR Fusible fleece (i.e. Pellon Thermolam 971F, Vilene H640) – ½yd (0.5m)
- Firm fusible stabilizer for turn lock tab (i.e. Pellon’s Peltex #71F, Legacy #71F) – 3” x 5” (8cm x 13cm)
- Turn Lock x 1 (larger size is best)
- D-Ring x 1 for optional wrist strap – ¾” (19mm) size
- Swivel hook x 1 for optional wrist strap – 5/8” (16mm size)
- Fabric tape or glue
- Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies
The Statement Clutch PDF Pattern has a total of 18 pages. There is a one page cover, 11 pages of clear instructions and illustrations, a one page photo gallery of ideas, and 5 pages of pattern pieces. Pattern pages 3a and 3b are to be taped together but as an alternative, this pattern piece is included as a single (A3: 11.7" x 16.5") and can be taken to a print shop to be printed.
