Letters from the Past DIY Clutch

Combine an absurdly easy and free clutch pattern with two gorgeous free printable PDF designs in order to create the Letters from the Past DIY Clutch. This little piece of history to carry around resembles vintage sewing patterns, but makes a brand new project. Perfect for storing makeup or other small items, making this pouch will be easy and using it will become second nature. If you are looking for homemade gifts to give, consider making this bag pattern for sewing. You could easily fill it with new stationary for a writing friend in your life.
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byBoth Hand and Machine
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Cheryl E
Feb 27, 2018
What a unique idea, to use an imprint of a canceled letter to print onto fabric. This makes for interesting self- printed fabric to use to make the zippered lined pouch. I imagine the pouch could be adapted to be used as a clutch-type purse as well with the addition of a wrist strap.

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