Zebra Makeup Clutch
Makeup Clutch:
You will need:
*1-12x9 inch piece of patterned felt.
*18-medium and large buttons (assortment)
*1-12 inch piece of ribbon
*10 inches lace (needs to be at least 2 inches wide)
*6 inches of small ribbon
*1 strip of felt (2x9 inches), use a different pattern than the other piece
*embroidery floss
*scissors
1. Choose a piece of felt (i used the zebra pattern felt from Hobby ( 12x9 inches.
2. fold 5 inches of the felt up so there is a doubled over portion that is 5 inches tall and a flap at the top (2 inches).
3. sew the 2 sides of the pouch (doesn't matter how it looks, you will be covering this part with lace or ribbon). Leave the flap at the top loose.
4. Cut 2 5 inch pieces of Lace. Sew the lace on to each side of the clutch, use buttons on front and back to embellish.
5. Trim the square edges off the flap (see photo).
6. Sew the 2x9 inch strip to the inside of the flap, trim to fit after it is stitched on.
7. Add a large button to the front of the purse.
8. Use the small ribbon to create a loop that will attach to the large button holding the flap shut. You may not need all the ribbon. Sew this to the flap.
9. Create a little bow with the last piece of ribbon and attach it with a button to cover the raw edges of the small ribbon.
10. enjoy! :)
*Elsie*
Love it! I have to say I am always so happy to see you post instructions and that they are always so "do-able". That's part of the fun. Knowing that I can recreate something- in my own way- through your inspiration. Keep it up. The blessings of being artsy far outweigh the curses. This little goodie is proof! =)
Posted by: Nitty.Gritty. | March 23, 2007 at 04:55 PM
AWESOME! I have some 'creating' to do this weekend! (it's Sat morning here in australia) So many projects, so little time!
Thankyou for sharing elsie. It takes a certain type of person(s) to share their fantastic ideas enough so someone else can make it too. I'm lucky enought to have found three of them! RVA rocks!
Posted by: Kell | March 23, 2007 at 05:08 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Rachel Denbow | March 23, 2007 at 05:27 PM
that little purse is PERFECT!!!
Posted by: Danielle Nilsson | March 23, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Very adorable!! Love it!
Posted by: Marie | March 23, 2007 at 07:22 PM
That is absolutely stunning. time to get out the sewing machine, or in reality have my mom get out hers.
xoxo~
Sue
Posted by: Sue Mannel | March 23, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Oooh!! That is absolutely adorable :) :) Love it!!!
Posted by: Charin Reed | March 23, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Adorable, Elsie! Thanks for making life easier by posting instructions - I may actually give it a try...but need more felt! What a GREAT excuse to go shopping ;) Thanks again!
Posted by: Nicole | March 23, 2007 at 10:43 PM
WICKED COOL! I TOTALLY LOVE IT! I absolutely HAVE to make one of these for myself! Thanks soo much for the idea.
~Amy
Posted by: Amy Kyle-Percy | March 24, 2007 at 12:09 AM
Oew love the rockabilly look!!
Posted by: Fauve | March 24, 2007 at 07:44 AM
This is so cute. You have so inspired me to make one for my daughter. Thanks.
Posted by: Lisa M. Pace | March 26, 2007 at 12:33 AM
Eek! I LOVE it :)
Posted by: Cammeron Kaiser | March 27, 2007 at 10:30 AM
really pretty
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | April 09, 2007 at 06:44 PM