Ashley Clutch Paper Pattern By Linds Handmade Designs

Ashley Clutch Paper Pattern
You will receive a printed version of this pattern with full pattern pieces, detailed pictures, and step by step instructions on how to make your own clutch. It will come in a resealable plastic bag and convenient hanging hole. There is even a full-length how-to video on Linds Handmade Designs YouTube channel, showing you how to make this bag from start to finish if you need any additional support. 

Skill Level: This is a confident beginner pattern that does require the sewer to have a general familiarity with bag making and sewing terms.    

Finished Dimensions: It is 7 1/2" x 6"h x 1"d. It uses a 7 1/2" bar clasp closure, has 2 interior zipper pockets, and 6 spacious interior card slots (that can easily be doubled up). Included in the instructions is how to add D ring side connectors to turn this clutch into a purse as well.

Materials and supplies needed:

• 2 sq ft of leather (no thicker than 2-2.5oz) or ⅓ yd cork/vinyl or fat quarter of fabric for exterior
• 2 sq ft of leather (no thicker than 2-2.5oz) or ⅓ yd cork/vinyl or fat quarter of fabric for lining
• 7⅜”w x 14”h accent fabric (needed for pocket lining if using vinyl/cork/leather inside and out)
• ½ yard of 45” wide woven interfacing*
• ⅓ yard of 20” Decovil heavy or Peltex 71F
• (1) 7½” bar clasp wallet closure
• (2) 8” #3 zippers
• ⅛” double-sided tape
• FrayCheck ™ (*optional for use with fabric)
• Fabric glue or Loctite® permanent glue
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242 (*optional for screws)
• (1) set strap clip with D ring (*optional to add strap)
• (1) 44”-47” metal purse chain strap (*optional)
• 10”w x 7”h piece of heat transfer vinyl (*optional if using vinyl/cork/leather)
• Rotary cutter
• Quilting ruler
• Wonder clips
• Marking pen
• Craft glue stick (*optional)