This fun bag tutorial teaches you how to recycle an old book and transform it into a stylish clutch that makes a statement with any outfit. Of course we were inspired by our favorite girl, kate spade, but this version wont. Just grab an old book, some fabric and a zipper to clone this zipper book clutch at home. Heres a novel purse that is perfect for the bibliophile in your life make this purse out of an old preferably cheap and unloved book. The flap is made first and then gets attached while the clutch is constructed.
For a night on the town, nothing stores your essentials more stylishly than evening bags and clutches. Cut out the pieces of fabric and stitch around the edges of the folded fabric pieces. Quirky book clutch purse is a purse that looks like a book. While they were often tied to the leg inside outer garments, by the start of the 19th century, many people carried handbags, bags, and cases with them regularly. Cut out design from vinyl using craft knife or a cutting machine. Here an amazing bookstyle clutch has been made using the old fabric and the old book hardcover. Glue fabric to front of book, then flip it over and trim the corners. Insert the rice paper at the back of the front cover, middle of the book and at the back of the back cover. How to make a purseclutch from a book how to make purses, old.
Make sure youre covering the fore, top and bottom edges of the book and do this on both sides. With this designerinspired sewing tutorial, you can create a fantastic diy gift that bookworms and fashionistas will love. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Turn an old book into a new purse a beautiful mess. A piece of thick cardboard cut to fit the spine of the book. Kate spade has created a line of book clutches called the book of the month clutch. Theres no such things as too many bags, and clutches are no exception. Clutch definition is to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly. Make sure you fold the fabric at the opening of the purse so that you will have two layers of fabric. Since at least the 14th century, men and women have carried pouches filled with essential items. Top 10 ways to modify the old and make new handbag clutch.
Recycled book book clutch purse agatha christie 21 x cm 8. Its sure to be a conversation starter wherever you take it and youll get to recycle a discarded book in the process. Michael kors michael michael kors grace metallic medium envelope clutch. While you may conjure up visions of a sleek, polished gucci or yves saint laurent clutch, this category encompasses everything from handy coach wristlets to clutch purses made. We offer an amazing range of top quality hardwares for bags and clutches making, we also accept customized orders with your own designs. A womens clutch is a small purse thats perfect for accessorizing an amazing outfit. How to make a purseclutch from a book book purse, old. I love kate spades book clutches, they are so cute.
Use a xacto knife and cut out all the pages of the book. Upcycled zippered book clutch free sewing tutorial. A clutch sized book no more than 1 12 inches thick no more than 910 inches tall box cutter fabric for the inside lining scissors. The interior has a deep opening perfect for holding your phone and essentials and the interior. I saw this ages ago somewhere and just came up with my own method of doing it if you make one of these, please please send me a picture. Create the side panels of the purse by tracing the edge of the slightly opened book cover as shown above. I have teamed up with thirty handmade days and your homebased mom to. Save some shelf space and turn some of your old books into fun and completely unique clutches. See more ideas about book purse, book crafts and book clutch. In the hoop clutch purse set embroidery garden in the.
Buy products related to book clutch purse products and see what customers say. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy prime now free 2hour delivery on everyday. Youll be able to fit your money, keys, and some lipstick in these small bags for a. This easy clutch purse pattern is a perfect gift to whip up this holiday season. This book clutch is the perfect little thing to carry to a party for. Thank you so much for supporting me and i hope that i can only make you feel like youve made the right decision subscribing to me. Now i know some of you might be shaking your head about the thought of ruining a book, but this diy clutch allows you rock that beautifully embossed cover and the pages still stay intact.
Full free stepbystep instructions and visual tutorial here seekatesew. Our unique clutch purse set features a quilted flap, zipper closure and optional lining with credit card pockets. But if you want to upgrade yours, i recommend sewing some of the fabric. Peel the clear layer up when the design has cooled. Natalie portman carried a book clutch to the new york premiere of black swan. Clutch bags are available in almost any material, size, and shape from oversized leather envelopes to demure bejeweled minaudieres. Some clutches, such as wristlets, have a tuckaway or removable strap for more convenient carrying. This sewing tutorial was inspired by kate spade and the tutorial was produced by see kate sew. Here youll find over fifty free clutch purse patterns and.
Create a custom, colorful purse using a vintage book and coordinating fabric. With a little planning you could make several of these handmade gifts for all your girlfriends. When finished these clutches are fully lined with no exposed seams inside. Measure the books height and width, add 1 inch to each and use those measurements to make a triangular pattern for the side pieces. Cut a piece of fabric the same size as the book cover, fold the edges in 12 inch and iron. These gorgeous clutch purses are handmade by chicklit designs. The one i used was this boring lavender color, so i went ahead and decoupaged it.
Free shipping on everything at overstock your online shop by style store. From bags made from old books to bags made from old jeans. This month we are sharing over 100 handmade gift tutorials. The smallest bag is pretty small but you can still fit enough misc. Weve got an awesome way for you to display your favorite antique book covers. I saw this ages ago somewhere and just came up with my own method of doing it if you make one of t. Made to order pride and prejudice handmade book clutch bag made. Supplies youll need to turn a book to a diy book clutch. Handmade gifts allow you to pick everything and are always made with a little extra love.
Skip boring book bags and add some flair to your wardrobe with a purse that looks like a book. How to make a diy book clutch for your ootd diy projects. Book lovers everywhere will love showing off their love of reading and their sense of style with this diy zipper book clutch. If using ironon make sure you cut it out backwards or mirror image. Theyre typically quick to make, but have fun details like buttons, beading, or leather trim, that make them work perfectly as simple and chic accessories like evening bags.
Diy clutches are the smallest yet most convenient of all the patterns to sew purses. Hollow out an old book and turn it into a cute clutch. Whether its for a night out on the town or a quick trip to the grocery store, these small bags are a smart option for a woman on the go who doesnt want to lug around a large or heavy handbag. This is usually done by simply slicing down the inside cover where. They are perfect for carrying essentials without being bulky or taking away from a great outfit. Check out our book clutch bag selection for the very best in unique or custom. A handbag, commonly known as a purse in north american english, is a handled mediumtolarge bag used to carry personal items.
See more ideas about book clutch, book purse and book crafts. But why wasting a bunch of money when you can make. Cut the main lining piece, four side pieces half and half, one pocket piece and a bottom piece out of the fabric. The small size of clutch purses permits you to downsize to the most important items for your eveningsuch as your id, cash and credit cards.
Finding that perfect one can be hard, however, and some of the prettiest ones are often too expensive. Each features a different book cover, coordinating fabric interior and an elastic loop and button closure. The middle sized bag is a great day bag, my daughter uses it as a purse. Supply4bag is an online bag and purse making supplies store based in hongkong, china. Each book clutch purse by bagatelle studio is cleverly disguised as a classic work of prose, including to kill a mockingbird, pride and prejudice, and the raven. This free sewing tutorial demonstrates how to make a clutch bag using a hard cover book, some fabric, and a zipper.
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