bend-the-rules clutch

Considering the huge amount of sewing stuff that lurks in the study, it's not often that I can complete a project without having to buy anything at all. Even if I use fabric and patterns that I have already I almost always need to get a zip or thread, so I was really happy to finish this clutch from Amy's book without buying anything at all. I used silk from a swap on the outside, an old flannelette sheet as padding and left over Japanese cotton from this bag as lining.  And a button from the button jar... I can't remember where I got it originally, maybe from Allison? At the last minute I realised I needed corded elastic for the closure, and couldn't face a trip to Spotlight, so used a hair elastic instead (Spotlight with baby = awful). It's a great simple pattern - actually the whole book is great - and it was so satisfying to be able to make something from start to finish while my mum minded Ali for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon. Not that I have much call for a silk clutch bag these days, but it was fun to make nonetheless.

Comments

[Bianca]

Ooo I like! I was going to do a press stud closed envelope clutch while the Smurf was sleeping but I think I'll do this instead.

Hey we could do the more pram friendly Spotlight over this way when you come for lunch? That reminds me I owe you an email!

[kirsten]

love the clutch and the button--nice combo! i keep fantasizing about getting out the sewing machine and amy's book, but the days fly by with an infant around!