Showing posts with label clutch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clutch. Show all posts

Monday, February 25, 2013

My first pattern COMPLETE...after about a month and a half!!

About a month and a half ago, I took my first sewing class. I have sewn several things but it has always been "free hand sewing." No patterns. No manuals. Just trial and error. I was in need of some actual sewing knowledge though so I signed up for class at Joanns to create a clutch.

I was supposed to create this little bag within 3 hours but with my instructor who is very detail oriented when it comes to sewing, I had to actually reschedule for another time to come back and finish. After about 5 1/2 hours of total "class time," I still hadn't finished my bag. Mind you, this was my first pattern I had ever attempted and again, my instructor (although VERY sweet) was a perfectionist and liked to explain things quite a bit which added even more time. I decided to just take the bag home and finish it on my own. Since it was just the flap and some hand stitching to be done, I thought I would finish it in no time! Well, I just so happened to finish it a few days ago after I made myself put everything else aside to complete this project. Let me tell you, I am soo happy I did!

Here's my little clutch I made. I am so proud of myself for actually completing my first pattern, although it was a little more difficult to read than I thought. Whew!

What are some of your projects you are proud of lately?
The DIY Dreamer

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

DIY Placemat Clutch

I found this really cool and EASY tutorial from Blue-Eyed Freckle to make a cute and simple clutch out of a placemat!!! How cool!! It's very inexpensive as well and can be accessorized with any colors, fabric, and adornments you want! Click here for the full tutorial & enjoy :)


Monday, January 31, 2011

Project of the Day!

So, FINALLY the last of my items I needed for my next project arrived today in the mail from Beijing China and I completed my next project! Here it is! :)
The first clutch I have ever made...DUN DUN DUUUUNNN! lol






The satin lining on the inside of the clutch:






UNEDITED PHOTOS:



LINING: