How to Sew a Simple Fabric Clutch Bag

Sewing is not my gift which is why I am SO pleased with this 5-minute fabric bag! I was able to make this fabric using leftover upholstery fabric and with 3 folds and one stitch... it's the cutest little clutch. In a different size, this would be perfect as an ipad case, sunglass pouch and more! There's also so many ways you could personalize this with trim or fringe or embellishments! Leave me a comment and let me know if you try this... I promise it really is that easy!
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[conishkee]

9/29/23: I've made several of these after seeing your tutorial 3 months ago. Since then, I've become jazzier by adding hardware and such, in addition to, the middle part that makes the pocket, when I fold the initial fabric, wrong sides together, I stitch across a 1/8" seam allowance on the folded edge, and then I proceed to fold back the two ends which forms the flap. When turned right side out, it shows a finished look across the outside top pocket. Very cool looking. Thanks for sharing this technique with us. It's by far the easiest way to make a clutch and the imagination can go very far in terms of embellishing them. I LOVE it!

[puakaninau-santos]

I love the simple structure and ease of your share. Leaves lots of possibilities and thoughts of adding an item like this to my product line in the making. Getting ready to become a new entrepreneur in the era of change of how optimizing a new business is done. I appreciate you. Mahalo (thank you) plenty.

[christal]

What everyone else has said!! I knew it couldn’t be as hard as I was making it! Thank you so much my grandchildren and I are going to have so much fun putting these together

[almasusana]

That is so easy and so cute ! I made one with some quilted scraps I had and added a little bow on the front .❤ Thank you for sharing !, 😊

[jennywoodward]

Hi Charlotte. Thanks for this very quick and easy design. I whipped up a bag late Friday night ahead of a wedding on Saturday which was the finishing touch for the outfit I had made. Really appreciated your quick and concise video.

[fredawade]

To make an even more simple clutch use a placemat. Fold one end up 3/4 of the way and sew the sides up. Use the top 1/4 to fold over. A clasp can be added for a closure.

[kathyjohnson]

Magic is right! I absolutely could not visualize this, but followed your instruction. Voila! It’s a clutch!

[senseofparadise]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG! I don't see HOW you turned it into a pouch but I followed you step by step and IT WORKED... THANK YOU MUCH I have been trying to find a tutorial I could follow for 2 months and I did it 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[anitavisram]

Can't thank you enough for this super easy amazing tutorial. I used velcro to close mine.
Made several, one to put a wheeled shopping bag in, to keep in the car. Another for keeping my sewing rulers in. Another for my makeup. The list is endless. I am planning to make my grand daughters some summer dresses with a clutch bag to match I will attach (D ring and lobster clasp) strap to the bag for them. 👍😊❤️

[calicocritterscrafts]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m going to stiffen with some interfacing but I KNEW a clutch like this couldn’t be too hard. Thank you for such a quick and easy-to-follow demo!!

[EJsDaughter]

WHOA! Yes, I'm yelling! That is easy! Definitely making several of these. Thanks.

[Ashwiniartwork]

It's so simple and watched it thrice...couldn't believe it can be done in such simple way . Thank you for sharing.

[angelinai]

LOVE THIS! Making 23 gifts and needed something fast and cute. THANK YOU!

[-ue]

Thank you so much 🥰 what an awesome easy way to sew a clutch. I tried it immediately and it came out perfect. Saw so many other tutorials but they were so complicated, yours is the easiest and the cutest.😊 Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[Helena-udjp]

This is exactly what I was looking for. You explained it so well. I am heading to the sewing machine now.

[Oduncukiz]

This is absouletly ridiculously simple. I am going to make one for me and my mom. Wow! 👏👏👏

[sweetvictoria]

I made 30 of these last night! Super simple. Took a little minute to measure the perfect size I wanted, but after that.... easy! Thanks for sharing with us.

[carlenaobrynba]

This design is fabulous! Thank you! I made it out of gold faux leather. It worked wonderfully! Easy and beautiful!

[darcikapitzke]

My mind is blown. I am going to try as soon as I get home!!!! Love your enthusiasm

[lucretiaallen]

Just saw this video a few days ago and tried making a clutch. It was easier than I thought. Thank you for sharing ❤