How to make a Slouchy Clutch

Oversized Slouchy Clutches are all the rave. The prices range from $50 – thousand of dollars, and let’s be honest with ourselves…we really want the super costly ones!!! You know, champaign taste on a beer budget. Well, that’s where I have you covered. This super easy tutorial will give you all the details so you can learn how to make a slouchy clutch, just like the super expensive ones at a fraction of the cost but with an added sense of accomplishment!

What you will need:
Any soft but heavy fabric (denim, faux fur, etc) – I used Metallic Silver leather
Lining – I used a “blanket” type fabric for the lining use what you like.
Zipper
Rotary Cutter, Board & Ruler
Sewing Machine & Thread – I used this machine

Instructions:

Prep fabric (cut fabric 16×24), repeat for lining
Fold lining in 1/4 inch for the seam. Pin each side of the lining.
Straight stitch down each side
Separate from the outer fabric
Zipper – pin lining into the backside of the zipper
Straight stitch all the way to the end (making sure to backstitch at both ends)
TIP: Always check your zipper. Unzip and zip to make sure it doesn’t snag.
Outer fabric – pin higher than the lining, repeat for other side
Flip inside out, sew with the zipper open
Zipper – start at the top of the zipper when sewing on the starting end of the zipper.
TIP: Don’t start into the zipper on the tail end
Cut off the excess zipper.

Here is a step-by-step video. I also added a few more tips in this post.

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