Right ... Enough is Enough!!

I have stupidly gotten out of the way of doing craft projects which I must put an end to. I have too many projects on the go and they are all just taking too long ...

There is my Kate Davie's Puffin knitted Jumper;

A neon Aztec quilted blanket (my own design);

And my Parisian cross stitch designed by Satsuma Street.

So today I am taking advantage of the horrible wintry Sunday and picking up my cross stitch.

Here is what I achieved today!

Leather Clutch

For a year or so now I have been looking at the faux leather that a friend gave me, dreaming up what I could do with it. I decided to make a clutch.

 

Very plain on the outside, I wish I had put a neon pink

or lime zip, do give it a bit more detail

First I cut up the fabric I went with A3, I cut this shape out of the leather and some floral cotton that I planned to make the lining out if.

The magnetic snapper is easy to attach although you

must make sure it is lined up perfectly

I then put the 2 prices of fabric, right sides, together. Putting the zip in between then, good side of the zip facing the good side of the leather. Then sew along it.

I love this fabric

Do the same with the other end of the fabric. With a cool iron I flattened the join so that the leather didn't poke out. Then I placed the magnetic snap, making sure they lined up perfectly. 

Can't wait to take this out with me tonight

Then I turned the bag inside out so that the floral fabric was on the outside and I sewed up the to sides. Make sure the zip is open before you do this or it is trickier.

Et voila

This clutch was inspired by http://www.extrapetite.com/2013/03/simplified-diy-clutch-bag-tutorial.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+ExtraPetite+(Extra+Petite)&m=1