BLACK FAUX LEATHER CLUTCH DIY

Are you still looking for that perfect handmade gift?  With Christmas right around the corner, you need a DIY that’s fast and easy but still looks fabulous.  This black faux leather clutch fits the bill.   It costs less than $5 to make and can be sewn in under an hour – the perfect afternoon sewing project!  I’ve even added a cutout to the clutch to display your favorite fabric.  I used some fabric left over from my up-cycled backpack project to make my clutch a one of a kind gift.

Materials:

12 1/4" x 24 1/4"  Black costume pleather

12 1/4" x 24 1/4" Black felt

Contrasting fabric for cutout

Velcro

Fusible webbing

Cardboard / thin plastic folder

Black thread

Scissors

Sewing machine

Method:

1]  Cut 1 piece of costume pleather and 1 piece of black felt according to the measurements below.

2]  Lay the felt on top of the pleather (wrong sides together), and fold it to form the clutch.  Use chalk to mark points where Velcro will be attached. 

3]  Separate felt and faux leather and sew Velcro to these points.

4]  Cut a triangular opening in the faux leather flap of the clutch, leaving a ½” edge on all sides. 

5]  Cut a piece of contrasting fabric and fusible webbing to the size of the flap of the clutch.

6]  Sandwich the fusible webbing between the wrong side of the contrasting fabric and the wrong side of the felt. Fuse fabrics according to manufacturer’s instructions.

7]  Line up the faux leather and felt and sew around the cutout.

8]  Cut a piece of cardboard/plastic 11” x 8”.

9]  Insert the cardboard/plastic between the faux leather and felt, positioning it in the front of the clutch. 

10]  Sew the front top edge of the clutch.

11]  Fold fabric to form the clutch.

12]  Sew side seams and you’re done! 

Take it out for a spin at your next Holiday party or gift it to someone special.  Please feel free to leave any questions/comments below.  If you enjoyed this tutorial please share the love by liking The Felted Fox on Facebook. Also, don’t forget to follow The Felted Fox on Bloglovin to receive free tutorials and patterns to your inbox.

Happy sewing!  Nicole.

FATHER’S DAY DIY GIFT ROUNDUP

With Father’s Day just a week away, I put together a list of my favorite DIY gifts for dads from around the web. I hope you find some DIY inspiration here. Gifts are always so much better when handmade... don't you agree? 

1) Faceted concrete hooks

2) Concrete lamp

3) Concrete letter bookends

4) Concrete fire pit

5) Concrete iPad stand

6) Concrete drinks cooler

1) Screwdriver coat rack

2) Wooden bottle opener

3) Wooden rings

4) Leather handle wood box

5) Wood veneer gift box

6) Wooden gift tags

7) Faux bois gift bows

1) Leather lunch tote

2) Leather iPad sleeve

3) Leather journal

4) Tripod camping stool

1) Breaking Bad T-shirt

2) Dip-dyed shirt

3) Felt laptop cover

4) Tweed wallets

5) Travel power cord roll up

1) Chocolate-dipped beer marshmallows

2) Homemade S’mores kit

3) White tiger bark with dark chocolate and mint swirl

4) Kahlua and Baileys spiked donut holes

5) Super dad pop box set

6) Chocolate almond toffee

7) DIY coffee liqueur

1) Dad rocks DIY Father’s Day gift

2) Father’s Day card by Kristy Neale

3) Photo book project

4) Map iPhone covers

5) Printable Father’s Day gift-wrap

6) Printable Father’s Day card

MOTHER'S DAY DIY ROUNDUP

Want to give your mom something handmade for Mother’s Day? I’ve put together this Mother’s Day DIY roundup, which features projects by many amazingly creative people. I’ve included projects for making jewelry, bags, stationery, spa goodies, as well as plant and gift wrap ideas. Hope you find some inspiration here. Have a happy weekend filled with crafts! Nicole.

JEWELRY

1) Wrapped hoops – Flax and Twine

2) Beaded tassel necklace – Chic Steals

3) Ring dish – Doe A Deery

4) Polymer clay necklace – Design Sponge

5) Wrapped tassel necklace – Tuts+

6) Scalloped necklace – Minted Strawberry

BAGS

1) Crochet leather flap clutch – Delia Creates

2) Laptop sleeves – The Felted Fox

3) Fold over clutch – Say Yes

4) Leather clutch – Design Love Fest

5) Scallop purse – Monster Circus

6) Triangle clutch – Desmitten

7) Lunch Bag – Syl And Sam  

CANDLEHOLDERS

1) Copper and wood candleholder – Mormors Glamour

2) Faceted clay votive – Gathering Beauty

3) Multiple taper candleholder – Inspired By Charm

4) Handpainted votives – Funnel Cloud

5) Marble and copper candleholder – The Felted Fox

STATIONERY

1) Free printable card – Studio DIY

2) Ombre journals – Damask Love

3) Dip-dyed stationery – The Merry Thought

4) Metallic feather pens – Monster Circus

5) Envelopes – A Fabulous Fete

SPA

1) All natural foundation – Free People

2) Dry skin scrub – Fuss Free Cooking

3) Cranberry lip gloss – Organic Authority

4) Foaming cleanser – Blah Blah Magazine

5) Clay mask – Soap Deli News

6) Chamomile body cream – Fresh Picked Beauty

PLANT IDEAS

1) Airplant hanger – I Don’t Know How She Does It

2) Bud vase – The Merry Thought

3) Terrarium – Wit and Whistle

4) Seed packets – Satori for living

5) Succulent kissing ball – Joy Us Garden

6) Rose bowl – Mormors Glamour

7) Herb labels – Chris loves Julia

WRAP IT UP!

1) Pie chart gift tags – Eat Drink Chic

2) Gift wrap ideas – The House that Lars Built

3) Wood veneer gift tags – Sugar and Cloth

4) Chalk board boxes – Heather Bullard

5) Paper anemones – Lia Griffith