I love how this clutch turned out. The fabrics, of course, are some amazing prints by Umbrella Prints. I absolutely love their style and this color palette is so pretty. I love the tones and textures.
This is a fun project from my book, Handmade Style. I had sketched out this project many years ago and always hoped it would work as a project for my book. And luckily enough, it did! The front pocket is paper pieced, but don’t let that technique scare you off. This is a great simple one to help get you started. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use your favorite small pieces of fabric. You can make sure to include exactly the part of the fabric you love when you paper piece – win, win!
The Essex Yarn Dyed linen is a perfect pairing with the fabrics. I don’t think I’ll ever not like it, the texture of the yarn dye is perfectly imperfect. Anyway, the clutch is a fun project. When I made this, in my rushed state, I did misplace the first piece and trimmed it off just a bit short of where I should have. Nothing a tiny little sliver of pieced fabric can’t fix. I think it’s pretty unnoticeable, thankfully. Gotta forgive yourself and move on, it happens!
Pattern: Rainbow Clutch from Handmade Style
Fabric: Umbrella Prints
Zippers: from my shop,
leather pulls, too
I sort of even have a bunch of scraps in a pile using these same subtle colors for a quilt. Not sure what direction it’s headed yet, but I’m excited about it, hoping it’ll land on my bed sometime this year!
Hope you had a good weekend!
beautiful! love the neutral colors. this is the first project from your book I got to make! So cute, and functional for me since i usually use a small purse like this. A great easy and fun project. I hope to make the wallet next 🙂
ok, I resisted until now, but there, I ordered the book, even if I am much more a quilter than a “sewer”, but I like bags and clutches and wallets and …… 🙂
Best wishes!
exactly Helen! exactly!! so excited for this project!
Your book is going on my Christmas wish list. I have loved seeing all the projects you have posted. That and your caravan tote. That is also on the wish list!
will you tell us about your shirt, too??!!
Yes! More info on the shirt as well! It looks like RK Swiss Dot!
Thanks for your comment Megan and Jessamy, it’s from Target. 🙂
So, Anna–I know that designers use pattern testers. Any chance you could use a bag tester? 🙂 I like each one better than the last! Congratulations on such a great collection!
All of your bags/etc. are amazing. Your fabric choices are spectacular. I have your book.
Lovely and elegant. Great tote and fabrics! Have your book on my wish list!
very pretty and elegant!xx
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It’s lovely!
I just love your book – I haven’t started making anything from it yet (currently making the Go anywhere tote). I just love your patterns (I’m bag and wallet obsessed) and the fabrics you used in this clutch are great! I love how you are making the same bags with different materials – it really helps to visualise how each bag changes with the fabrics used.
Cutest clutch ever- I love everything about it!!:)
This is a great pattern, and Umbrella Prints fabrics seam to be perfect partners! I’ve sewed my first Rainbow Clutch a few weeks ago … as well with Umbrella Prints scraps!
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I just purchased your book and fell in love with your patterns. I am a bit intimidated as I am more of a quilter (but haven’t used paper piecing before) I am just now getting into sewing… I am going to be working on the rainbow clutch this week, I hope all turns out well 🙂