DIY: Celine Structured Clutch

Sometimes it’s truly hard trying to find the perfect clutch. Whether you’re trying to fit all the essentials for a night out, or just to simply jazz up a casual outfit for the day, having an oober cute clutch can really save the day or night! Well I was tired of searching high and low. Every time I looked, I found a super cute clutch but it was nearly the same price of a full size handbag! Because I refused to sacrifice style and money for the perfect clutch, I decided to make my own. Celine is an amazing designer and when I laid my eyes on this clutch, I knew I had some designing to do. If you can’t find it, MAKE IT!!!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Now Onto the 10 Easy Steps to Creating Your Perfect Clutch!

Step 1:

Trace the pattern piece on the wrong side of the leather/vinyl. Be sure to trace all the markings. (Here’s the link to download the pattern piece. Celine Structured Clutch Pattern Piece)

Step 2: 

On the shorter end of the rectangle, fold the center as marked, and pinch the corners. Repeat to opposite side.

Step 3: 

Bring corners together and secure them with a binder clip/pin.

Step 4: 

Stitch down the inside fold for 3 ½”.

Step 5: 

Fold in the center, bringing the points together. Use this step to make sure folds on both sides are matching up equally.

Step 6:

Flip fabric so that it’s facing wrong side out. This step makes it easier to sew leather/vinyl.

Step 7:

Stitch down the side seam using a stitch about ¼” away from the edge.

Step 8:

Flip bag outside in so that the face of the fabric is showing again.

Step 9:

Lay bag flat on the table to cut 5/8” slits on both corners, for closures.

Step 10: 

Insert a large jump ring into the slits of both corners.

Voila! Rock your new Celine inspired clutch!