Denim Clutch with Embellished Flap

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1/2 yd denim fabric
• 1/2 yd fusible interfacing
• 7/8 yd 1" decorative trim
• 1/2 yd ball fringe
• Magnetic closer
• Fabric marker
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Iron & ironing surface

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut 2 pieces of denim and 1 piece of interfacing 11"x 17".
2. Fuse interfacing to WS of one piece of denim - this will be the front side of the clutch, the other piece of denim is the lining.
3. On the RS of the clutch front, lay the 1" decorative trim 3/4" up from edge and across the 11" side; edge stitch in place.
4. Lay another piece of trim above first piece and edge stitch across.
5. Lay third piece on and edge stitch in place.
6. On the WS of the lining piece use a fabric marker to place a small dot 1 1/2" up and in the center of the 11" side.
7. Fuse a small piece of interfacing over the dot - redraw the dot if necessary.
8. Follow manufacturer's directions and put one side of the magnetic closer over the dot.
9. On the opposite side of the clutch from the trim, use a fabric marker to place a small dot 3" up and in the center of the 11" side.
10. Follow manufacturer's directions and put one side of the magnetic closer over the dot.
11. With RST, place the lining with the magnetic closer and the trim side of the clutch together and stitch together, leaving an opening in the side for turning.
12. Trim interfacing close to stitching and clip corners.
13. Turn RS out and press.
14. Slip stitch opening closed.
15. Fold up clutch and fold down flap, snapping magnetic closer, press.
16. Open clutch and stitch sides together 1/8" from edge and again 1/4".
17. Repeat with other side.
18. Pin ball trim to WS of flap and stitch in place.