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Anthro Inspired Polka Dot Clutch

It's all about being stylish on a budget

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/anthro-inspired-polka-dot-clutch • Posted by Kaitlin H.

Though I cut up an old purse for the faux leather, the material should also be available at your local fabric store. And wouldn't those dots look smashing in metallic paint??

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

2 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Though I cut up an old purse for the faux leather, the material should also be available at your local fabric store. And wouldn't those dots look smashing in metallic paint??

Instructions

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    Fuse interfacing to the back of the leather.

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    Using the pencil's eraser dipped in acrylic paint, polka dot the entire surface of the leather. Let dry.

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    Once the paint is dry, pin leather/interfacing and lining with right sides together.

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    Stitch a 1/4" seam around three sides, leaving one short side open for turning. Trim sewn edges and snip corners.

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    Turn right side out. Fold under raw edges on open side, pin, and hand stitch closed.

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    With right sides together, fold up the bottom half and pin in place. Leave about three inches exposed at the top.

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    Stitch down the edges to complete the pouch. Turn right side out.

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    Though you could use any kind of clasp you wanted, I used the basic snaps I had on hand.

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    Finish with decorative buttons (or leave plain) as you wish!