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So Sew Easy
‘Make it Yours’ One
Piece Clutch Bag
A simple one piece only pattern that folds ingeniously while sewn to create a
basic clutch purse. Pattern available in two slightly different sizes. Make the
purse plain with some top stitching around the flap, add some piping, add
decorations, ribbon, flowers or embroidery to the flap or body of the bag. Add
internal pockets or a strap. It’s all up to you – make the bag and then Make it
Yours!

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Features: Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader, usually by double clicking. All pattern
pieces are on the same large PDF sheet. Select File  Print and the print
 Uses just one pattern piece
dialogue box opens. Under Page Sizing and Handling, select POSTER and
 Super quick to sew see the pattern image on the right split over several pages. Tile scale
 Simple design should be 100% and accept the default Overlap. Click Page Setup bottom
 Two sizes left and select your paper size – typically Letter or A4.
 Magnetic snap closure
Select the ‘cut marks’option to print additional marks on the edge of the
 Make it yours – add your own design features
paper that will help you line up your pattern accurately.

Skill level – Beginner. Use the guides on the corners of the sheets to match up the pattern pieces,
folding under or cutting off any overlaps, tape together and cut out your
Read through all of these instructions before starting pattern piece.
your project and cutting your fabric.

Bag sizing
Useful tutorials The small pattern makes a finished bag approximately 8 inches wide across
You can find a range of useful sewing tutorials and videos at So Sew Easy – the bottom and 5.5 inches deep. The larger pattern makes a finished bag
tutorials page. approximately 9 inchs across the bottom and 6.75 inches deep.

Pattern pieces and printing. Materials needed

One pattern piece only, in two sizes. Your pattern comes as one large  Outer fabric - I used a sturdy faux suede
sheet so to print it you will need to ‘tile’ the pattern over several printed  Inner lining fabric
sheets unless you have a large format printer. To do this, please make sure  Interfacing
you are using the latest version of Adobe which includes the ‘poster print’  Magnetic snap
option. You can download the latest version here if you need to.  Optional – piping cord, extras for your design features or pockets

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Directions 3. Check that your markings are centered and then install magnetic snaps.
IMPORTANT - take note that placement for the outer fabric and lining fabric is
1. Cut your fabric as follows: in different places.

 Outer fabric x 1
 Lining fabric x 1
 Firm fusible interfacing x 2
 Optional – pocket, piping, your design features

2. Fuse your interfacing to the reverse of your outer and lining fabrics. Mark
on the interfacing where the magnetic snap should go for each piece, and
4. With right sides together, sew together the bottom seam with a 1/2 inch
reinforce that area with extra interfacing, transferring the placement mark to
seam allowance. If you wish to add any internal pocket, do this now to the
the top.
lining piece.

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5. Open out the bag flat, press seam allowances towards the lining and with 6. Place the bag flat on your work surface, right sides up with the outer fabric
the right side up, understitch on the lining side, close to the seam line. See this at the bottom.
tutorial on understitching for more details.

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Bring up the bottom seam line and line up the side seams as shown. Fold
down the lining flap and close the magnetic snap.

Adjust the placement until you are happy and open up the flap and pin the
side seams in place.

7. Bring up the outer fabric and match it to the fabric at the top and pin in
place all the way round, moving side seam pins to the top of the fabric
sandwich .

8.

OPTIONAL – if you wish to add piping around the top flap of your bag, make
and insert this now. You will need approx. 18 inches of piping. Layer it in

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between the inner and outer layers of the top flap, bringing the piping out of
the seams just above the corners at the fold line.

9. Stitch the side seams on each side and across the top, leaving a gap in your
stitching of about 4 inches in the center of the top flap for turning the bag.

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10. Snip the corners and trim the seams to reduce bulk, especially around the 13. Add any decoration to your flap, taking care if you stitch through, not to
flap of the bag. hit the magnetic snap on the inside. I left one of my bags plain, just with the
top stitching, and on another I added some suede leaves, and then made one
11. Turn the bag the right side out. Use a blunt tool to push out the corners. more in the larger size with piping. How about adding a cute bow, a wrist
strap or a long thin shoulder strap. Scrappy or felt flowers could also look
12. Top stitch around the flap evenly for decorative effect and to close the gap great depending on your choice of fabrics.
left for turning. If you have added piping, you may choose to hand-stitch the
gap closed and leave off the top stitching – it’s up to you!

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12. Go out, take your new purse, and enjoy yourself! And do link up your
completed project at Craftsy – I’d love to see how you ‘Make it Yours’.

Link up your project.

Thank you for downloading this Make it Yours One Piece Clutch Bag
pattern and tutorial. I hope you enjoyed making this project and
remember that I love to share your creations at So Sew Easy so drop me an
email with a photo at

deby@[Link]

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