Sew a Wristlet Clutch by Ashley Nickels

Beginner | 26 min

Taught by Ashley Nickels

This easy clutch is a girl's best friend. Ashley Nickels shows you how to sew this simple clutch from scratch, complete with interior credit card slots and a detachable wristlet strap. Though the bag is little, it’s packed with skill-building opportunities, like making bias tape and inserting a zipper. Whether you use it as an every day wallet or take it along for a night out, this bag is sure to come in handy.

Learn how to:

Create interior credit card slots
Add a zipper
Topstitch alongside the zipper
Construct the clutch
Make bias tape and finish a seam with it
Make a detachable wristlet strap

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on making a zippered clutch with inner pockets for credit cards and a wristlet strap
6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

Sew a Wristlet Clutch
Overview00:39
Materials01:20
Make credit card slots07:09
Attach zipper and construct bag08:17
Bias tape03:44
Wristlet attachment05:11

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Fabric:
- Linen fabric - two 8” x 10” pieces for exterior
- Mint colored cotton fabric - two 8” x10” pieces for interior
- Floral cotton fabric – 4” x 18” piece for credit card slots; 10” x 1 ½” piece for bias tape; 14” x 3” piece for wrist strap
Fusible interfacing: 4” x18” piece for credit card slot and 14” x 3” piece for wrist strap
9” metal zipper
Clasp hardware
Cutting mat and rotary cutter
Sewing machine
Zipper foot
¼” foot or regular sewing machine foot
Pins
Quilting ruler
Matching thread