8/12/2019 FoldOverClutch Pattern
1/11Fold Over Clutch - Free pattern Sewing Instructionspage 1
Pattern Runway 2011. All rights reserved. For personal use
only.
GARMENT DESCRIPTION:
MISSES BAG:Fold over fully li ned clutch bag that has
accessories pocket in the lining and closes with a zip. Finished
bag
size unfolded:
SUGGESTED FABRICS:Cotton Drill, Linen, Denim. Any
medium to heavy weight woven fabric.
TRIMS:
1 x 30cm / 11 3/4 dress zip,
10mm cotton tape, grosgrain or ribbon.
.5m / 20 Medium/Heavy weight Fusing
Sewing level: Beginner.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Shell: 0.5m / 20Lining: 0.5m / 20
SEAM ALLOWANCES & HEMS:
Seams: 1CM/ 3/8
Zip Opening 6MM/
FOLD OVER CLUTCH
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GRAINLINE:When placing your paper
pattern pieces on your fabric, the grain line orarrow must lie
parallel to the selvages (woven
edges) of the fabric.
PLACE ON FOLD:A grainline marking,
indicating that this line is placed on the fold
of the fabric. Do not cut this line.
NOTCHES:Clip into the fabric where these
markings are. These marks indicate matching
points for pattern pieces, gathering directions
and alignment directions. Make sure to clip
no deeper than the notch marking and clip allnotches as sewing
instructions make reference
to these marks.
DOTS:Marks end of dart points, pocket
placements, etc, transfer markings to wrong
side of fabric via, e rasable marker, piecing the
fabric with an awl, tailors chalk.
BUTTON / SNAP
BUTTONHOLE
PATTERN MARKINGS:
8/12/2019 FoldOverClutch Pattern
2/11Fold Over Clutch - Free pattern Sewing Instructionspage 2
Pattern Runway 2011. All rights reserved. For personal use
only.
GENERALINSTRUCTIONS:
Read all Instructions carefully before starting
on your project. We recommend Pre
shrinking all fabric by washing and drying it
before you cut out your pattern. We also
recommend that you Pre shrink any trims
before using.
We recommend that you press all seams as
you go.
GLOSSARY:
Gathering stitch:Adjust your stitch
length to the longest l ength on your sewing
machine, usually around 4mm and loosen
the sewing tension if nece ssary, stitch 1cm /
3/8 from the raw edge, then stitch again a
small distance away from the first stitching,
towards the raw edge. Pull both bobbin
threads to gather the fabric to desired
length, distributing the fullness evenly
between start and finish, secure ends of
threads by winding in a figure 8 around a
pin inserted in the fabric. Once seams have
been stitched remove gathering threads.
Neatening the Seams:Stitch a Zig
Zag Stitch over the raw edges of seam
allowance, seams can be neatened together.
Press towards the back of garment. An
Overlocker/Serger can also be used.
Edgstitch: From the right side of the
garment stitch a straight stitch close to the
seam.
Topsti tch:Sew a straight stitch on the
outside of the garment parallel to the seamedge, usually 6mm /
away from seam,
edge or previous stitching or as indicated.
Understitch:Press facing or lining away
from garment and press the seam allowances
towards the facing or lining. In the facing or
lining, right side up, edgestitch close to the
seam, this is to keep the lining or facing on
the inside of garment and prevent it rolling
to the rightside.
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Lining Pocket:On the top edge of the
Lining Pocket, press over 1cm / 3/8, and
Fold over another 3cm / 1 1/4 and Press to
make a facing for the pocket opening.
Fold the Pocket facing back over to the right
side and stitch the edges: 1cm/3/8.
Turn back, right way around and press, This
is to enclose the side s eam allowances and
create a neat finish along the top of the
pocket. Topstitch the facing down. Pressover 1cm / 3/8 along
pocket sides and
base.
Mark pocket position on the right side of
one of the Clutch linings and pin pocket in
place. EDGESTITCH pocket to lining and
also stitch down the centre of the pocket to
make two sections.
2. Inserting the Zip: With 1cm / 3/8
wide Cotton Tape or Similar Stitch a small
piece over the top and bottom of the zip.
Place right side of zip on to the notched
edge of 1 side of Clutch Shell, matching raw
edges and with right sides together. Pin to
secure or if need be stitch a 6mm / 1/4
seam starting and finishing at the notches.
Lining Pocket
Wrong Side
Right Side
FOLD FOLD
FOLD FOLD
Right Side
FOLD FOLD
