Fan Clutch Evening Bag

Jul 27, 2017
2 min read

I try very hard to avoid all challenges because of time (lack of it) but sometimes a girls gotta give! So I've taken part in the #emkiesmysterybagchallenge this month. I went for challenge #1, because I don't have the time right now to produce a tutorial or pattern, so I winged as I went!

This is my Fan clutch, which love it or hate it meets the criteria!

I had to choose at least three items from the list to use. I tried not to use the most obvious. Although its a clutch, I've added the option of a shoulder, or clutch strap.

The exterior of the bag is a soft faux leather in gold. The lining is mermaid fabric with a little slip pocket. Its functional but not terribly practical. I'm afraid thats just how it goes! The two sides of the bag are separate.

IMG_20170727_144321355
IMG_20170727_132047870
IMG_20170727_132315731
IMG_20170727_132207013

There is boning to hold the bag rigid horizontally. I sewed a channel through the lining front and back to hold the boning. This stops any sagging.

The bag was constructed as a rectangular pouch and a double ended zip was inserted. The bag was then sewn down the middle (avoiding the boned area) and folded.

I used rivets in construction to hold the folds together, but also just to bling it up on the outside.

I used a gate ring, which you can remove, or keep attached to add either the clutch strap or a shoulder strap. This centre piece was eased over the sides of the bag. It sits centrally.

And then I added a custom removable chain/charm bracelet with charms and beads. This can be hung off a zip pull or from the gate ring. I had to dig out the old jewellery making box for this. Doesn't come out often :)