FOLD OVER CLUTCH

Misses BAG: Fold over fully lined clutch bag that has accessories pocket in the lining and
closes with a zip. Finished bag size unfolded:

Suggested Fabrics: Cotton Drill, Linen, Denim. Any medium to heavy weight woven fabric.

trims:
• 1 x 30cm / 11 3/4” dress zip,
• 10mm cotton tape, grosgrain or ribbon.
• .5m / 20” Medium/Heavy weight Fusing

Sewing level: Beginner.

Fabric Requirements:

Shell: 0.5m / 20”

Lining: 0.5m / 20”

Seam Allowances & Hems:

All seams are 1cm / 3/8 ” Zip Opening which is 6mm / ¼”.

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Before starting your project: Glossary:

Read all instructions carefully before starting on your project. Backstitch: Sew in reverse for a maximum of 3 stitches, at the
Pattern Runway uses industrial sewing methods where beginning and end of sewing every seam. This will prevent the
appropriate to assist you in constructing a professional product, stitches from coming undone.
please note that some instructions will differ to traditional
Neatening the Seams: Stitch a zig zag stitch over the raw
home sewing methods. We believe industrial methods will
edges of seam allowance, seams can be neatened together.
assist you in completing a perfect garment and in the quickest
Press towards the back of garment, an Overlocker/Serger can
time.
also be used.
We recommend pre shrinking all fabric by washing and drying
Edgestitch: From the right side of the garment stitch a
it before you cut out your pattern, unless fabrics are dry-clean
straight stitch close to the seam.
only such as suiting and wool.
Topstitch: Sew a straight stitch on the outside of the garment
We also recommend that you pre shrink any trims before using.
parallel to the seam edge, usually 6mm / ¼” away from seam,
Transfer all pattern markings to the wrong side of the fabric edge or previous stitching or as indicated.
before removing the pattern pieces unless indicated. Consult
Understitch: Press facing or lining away from garment and
the Pattern Symbol guide over the page.
press the seam allowances towards the facing or lining. In the
Seam allowances for all wovens are 1cm / 3/8” unless facing or lining, right side up, edgestitch close to the seam,
otherwise indicated. this is to keep the lining or facing on the inside of garment and
prevent it rolling to the right side.
Neaten seams using a Overlocker or a regular zigzag stitch.

Pattern Symbols:

Grainline: When placing your paper pattern Notches: Clip into the fabric where these
pieces on your fabric, the grain line or arrow markings are. These marks indicate matching
must lie parallel to the selvages (woven edges) points for pattern pieces, gathering directions
of the fabric. and alignment directions. Make sure to clip
no deeper than the notch marking and clip all
Place on Fold: A grainline marking, indicating
notches as sewing instructions make reference
that this line is placed on the fold of the fabric.
to these marks.
Do not cut this line.
Button / Snap
Dots: Marks end of dart points, pocket
placements, clip marks, etc, transfer markings to Buttonhole
wrong side of fabric via, erasable marker, piecing
the fabric with an awl or tailors chalk.
Sewing Instructions: Turn back, right way around and press, This is to enclose the
side seam allowances and create a neat finish along the top of
the pocket. Topstitch the facing down.
Key:

FOLD FOLD

Right side Wrong Side Fusing/Interfacing

1. Lining Pocket:
Press over 1cm / 3/8” along pocket sides and base.
On the top edge of the Lining Pocket, press over 1cm / 3/8”, and
Mark pocket position on the right side of one of the Clutch
Fold over another 3cm / 1 1/4” and Press to make a facing for
linings and pin pocket in place. Edgestitch pocket to lining and
the pocket opening.
also stitch down the centre of the pocket to make two sections.
Right Side

Lining Pocket
Wrong Side

FOLD FOLD

2. Inserting the Zip:

With 1cm / 3/8” wide Cotton Tape or Similar Stitch a small piece
over the top and bottom of the zip.

Fold the Pocket facing back over to the right side and stitch the
edges: 1cm/3/8”.

FOLD FOLD

Right Side
Apply fusing to both Shell pieces. Choose a good quality, rather
stiff fusing.

Place right side of zip on to the notched edge of 1 side of

CLUT CH LINING
Clutch Shell, matching raw edges and with right sides together.
Pin to secure or if need be stitch a 6mm / 1/4” seam starting
and finishing at the notches.

CLUT CH SHELL

out of the way.

Turn right side out. Press if needed.

Align the notched edge of the clutch lining piece over the
zipper tape and Clutch shell (rightsides together). Starting at the 4. Lining:

CLUT CH LINING

CLUT CH SHELL

first notch, Stitch a 6mm / 1/4” seam, taking care to finish at the
With Clutch shell rightside out, pull the lining out of the bag
last notch and no further.
and down enclosing the clutch inside the lining. Lining will be
Understitch lining close to the seam and through all seam wrongside out.
allowances.
To stitch the seams of the lining, match up the edges of the
Repeat for other side of the zip and press flat. lining and bottom edge. I found it helpful to fold the clutch in
half inside the lining.
3. Clutch Shell:

Open the zipper, and with right sides together align the clutch
shell along the sides and bottom. Stitch a 1cm / 3/8” seam
allowance along the sides and bottom edge keeping the lining
Stitch the sides of the clutch lining at 1cm /3/8”. Stitch the
bottom edge of the lining leaving a large opening in the seam.

LEAVE AN OPENING IN THE BASE SEAM

Turn lining to inside the clutch by gently pulling the clutch shell
through the lining opening.

Press the seam allowances of the opening in the bottom edge

of the lining to the inside and topstitch the opening closed.
Tuck the lining to the inside, pushing out any corners!

TOPSTITCH CLOSED

Give your clutch a final press.

5. Zip puller:

Using your Cotton tape cut a length of about 25cm / 10” and
insert through the metal zipper puller. Even the edges and www.patternrunway.com | e: [email protected]
secure the tape by stitching a very narrow and short zig zag
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across the base of the metal zipper puller. Turn up the edges of
the cotton tape twice and stitch.

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images, layout, design and other aspects are protected by copyright and
belong to Pattern Runway 2011. If you wish to make and sell items from
this pattern, please contact us for terms. Otherwise no part of this design
or pattern may be reproduced commercially in any form.
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and belong to Pattern Runway 2011. Is is prohibited to sell
this pattern. If you wish to make and sell items from this
pattern, please contact us for terms. Otherwise no part of this
design or pattern may be reproduced in any form.
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