homemade clutches

Clutch: verb (used with object) to grip or hold tightly

Black Clutch

Brown Clutch

Loving these clutch purses, sadly I have had a few of these beauties for awhile and just haven't pulled them out....What was I thinking???

This weeks project: Clutch Purse

I have this old jean vest that I bought a long time ago at a thrift store and have never worn it, I'm holding onto it because:

a) I will find something to wear it with
b) I will make something out of it
c) I'm a secret hoarder...lol jk i'm not


The ANSWER
B) Yes lets make something!

I really wanted to use the pockets some how so I thought the top part of this vest would be great for the front of the clutch.

Then I just started cutting away, the fabric is a little tougher to cut cuz of the jean material.

I buttoned the vest, turned it inside  out and sewed the sides and the bottom. The top of it I sewed each side so there were no frayed ends and then just added a zipper.

Total Cost of this Project: $1.88

Vest: HOH (had on hand can't remember how much I paid at the thrift store)

Zipper: $1.88 from Walmart

Sewing Machine & Thread: HOH

Even though this didn't take me long I did break my needle for the first time!!! I was really shocked but of course sewing some tough fabric it was a possibility it could happen. Oh well, I had back up needles!

 

Check out these cute Clutches that others have made!

Tie Clutch from Etsy
So cute, have to try this!!!

mustard-yellow clutch

Love this color!!!

There are so many adorable clutches out there, or you can just customize and make your own!!