DIY Rosebud Clutch

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RoseClutch


This isthe second clutch of the DSMeeBee Bridal Clutch Collection. This is asimple clutch with a Velcro closure. This clutch will make abeautiful gift for any bride or bridesmaid. Making one clutch took meabout 30-40 minuets to finish with a sewing machine. The time youspend will be well worth having these hand made clutches as part ofyour bridal party's look.

Thingsyou will need:

• 8 1/2” x 11” Sheet of Felt
• ½ yard of fabric (any color)
• Non-Stick Velcro
• Ruler

Thingsfrom around your house:

• Scissors
• Needle and Thread
• Pins

Optional:

• Lace
• Sewing Machine

Step 1:
Cut twopieces of your fabric with a 1” boarder around your felt sheet.Wrap the edges of the fabric around the sides of the felt sheet andpin the fabric down. Being careful to fold the corners down and pinthem to be sewn. You can either use a sewing machine or sew by hand.A sewing machine is obviously faster but sewing by hand also works.







Step 2:
Cut astrip of fabric about 36” long and 2” wide. Fold the strip inhalf and sew along the cut edge.



Step 3:
Take thefelt and fabric piece that you already sewed together and fold itinto thirds with the fabric side down. You will be sewing one thirdto the second third to form a pocket. The third third will be theflap to cover the clutch. On the cover to the clutch roll the stripof fabric you sewed together around itself and place it where youwould like your rose to be and make a small mark.


Beginyour fabric rose by rolling one end 3 times around itself. Sew thatpiece down where you made that small mark on the cover of the clutch.At this point I found it is easiest to use a needle and thread to sewdown the rose. Continue wrapping the strip of fabric around itselfand stitch down the strip every few inches. When you are at the endof the strip of fabric tuck the rough edges down and continuestitching. At the very end of the strip you will need to tuck the endunder the wrapped rose and stitch it to itself.









Step 4:
Fold upthe cover of your clutch and measure equal distance from each end toplace each piece of Velcro. (Use non stick Velcro it is much easierto sew.) After you have sewn down your Velcro now you need to sew theinside lining of your clutch.



Step 5:
As youdid in step 1 wrap your fabric lining so you have a nice edge aroundyour clutch. But only sew down one edge so you can locate and sewdown the opposite sides of the Velcro on the inner lining. After youhave measured and located the Velcro then pin the Velcro down. Makesure the Velcro is in the right location before you sew it down. Onceyou have sewn it down fold down the rest of the edges of your liningand sew them down to the inside of the felt.


Now youare done with your clutch but if you want the lace look you can sewdown the scalloped edge of a piece of lace on the cover of theclutch. I think it adds a little something extra but it completelyoptional.


Step 6:
Enjoyyour clutch! Give them to your bridesmaids or give one to a specialbride!