Sew a Zigzag Foldover Clutch by Ashley Nickels

Intermediate | 29 min

Taught by Ashley Nickels

This foldover clutch is the perfect mash-up of quilting and sewing techniques. Ashley Nickels shows you how to piece the zigzag patchwork for the exterior of the bag, create an interior pocket and lining, and finish it off with a zipper. Best of all, this clutch does not require a pattern and is a great project for beginning sewers and quilters alike.

Learn how to:

Create a zigzag pattern using a quilt piecing technique
Add an interior pocket
Attach a zipper
Top stitch alongside the zipper
Assemble the clutch

What you'll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on how to make a foldover clutch with a patchwork exterior.
5 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

Zigzag Foldover Clutch
Overview00:59
Materials01:08
Piecing the zigzag exterior09:34
Adding inner pockets03:10
Attaching zipper and finishing14:41

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Exterior fabric (Ashley uses Grey Canvas)
- 2 pieces cut to 10” x 16”
- Three 4 ½” squares for zigzag
Lining fabric (Ashley uses Pink Quilter’s Cotton)
- 2 pieces cut to 10” x 16”
- One 4 ½” square for zigzag
Blue accent fabric (Ashley uses Blue Quilter’s Cotton)
- 8” x 10” rectangle for inner pocket
- Two 4 ½” squares for zigzag
9” metal zipper
Cutting mat
Rotary cutter
Iron and ironing surface
Sewing machine
¼” sewing machine foot
Zipper foot
Pins
Marking pencil
Matching thread
Snips
Quilting ruler