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Miniature clutch purse
I am working on a piece that seemed to call for an evening bag. I wanted it to be durable rather than soft like a quilted piece would be. So this is what I came up with ... a black velvet clutch ... photos and instructions follow.
To decide what size purse I wanted I just took a little piece of paper and folded it in thirds. Decide how big you want to top flap to be and adjust the top fold of your paper Trim until you get the size you want. That will be your pattern size.
Step 1: Get hold of some stiff double-sided fusible (I used the Pellon brand Peltex 70 available at most craft stores). Cut a piece about 1/2 inch bigger than your paper pattern. Follow instructions and fuse fabric to both sides. Square it up and trim to the proper size.
Step 2: Satin stich the inside edge of the purse.
Step 3: Fold the bottom half of the purse up. Satin stitch around all 3 sides. This will sew the bottom half of the purse together and finish the edges of the top flap.
Step 4: I don't need this to be a useable purse so I am going to sew the top closed. The edges might curl open a bit so you can sew them down too. Or glue it down if you want. You should also sew a button or some beads in the center of the top for a faux closure.
Simple, simple, simple!!!
Waaaaaay PRETTY! Just a teeny bit bigger & it would be a great evening purse for a real person! Love it! And why are we not seeing your entire DOLL in all her finery? Pout, pout!
Posted by: Kai at January 14, 2007 2:50 PMCute, I would glue it! Cause I glue everything now, think Kai rubbed off on me.
Posted by: Sandra Corson-walker at January 14, 2007 3:03 PMWhat a cute purse....and the perfect size...thanks for the instructions. I like my girls to have jewelry and purse and shoes and hats...you know just like us big girls.
Posted by: Auntie Linda at January 14, 2007 3:13 PMI agree with Kai..Wanna see the full doll and -- with Sandra--- You sew things that small-- teehee --No-- as always--- YOU are Ms Creativity!!Thanks for always showing us how to do it--- too Ms Generosity !!
Posted by: jan at January 14, 2007 3:15 PMVery cute and I'm with Kai I want to see the doll holding it. Nice little tutorial too.
Posted by: kerry at January 15, 2007 1:16 AMVery clever, Judi! You do it all, don't you? Now you are creating wonderful miniature accesories for dolls!
Linda F from FL
She is lovely Judi. Thanks for sharing your wonderful art tips.
Posted by: velia at January 16, 2007 7:57 AM
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
