Envelope Clutch

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  Step 1

  First, make your pattern. I'm drawing mine on a piece of newspaper.

  Start with the body of the bag. The base (or width) of the bag should be your desired width, plus one inch for seam allowance. Also mark the middle of this line.

  Make the length (or height) of your bag 2 times your desired length, plus one inch for seam allowance. Connect the lines to make a rectangle.

  Go back to the center mark on your base. Draw straight up until you hit the top of your rectangle. Then continue the line for however long you want your flap to be. Connect the top of this extending line to the upper corners of the rectangle.

  Your pattern should be a rectangle with a triangle on top.

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  Step 2

  Cut two pieces of fabric from your pattern, one for the lining and one for the outer.

  The dark pink is my outer and the light pink is my lining.

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  Step 3

  Press both pieces flat.

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  Step 4

  I'm going to make an inside pocket on my bag to fit a few credit cards.

  Make the width of your bag your desired width + 1" for seam allowance.
  Do the same for your height.

  Hem top edge.

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  Step 5

  Approximate where you want the pocket to go. Center the width of the pocket and mark with pins.

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  Step 6

  Pin and sew pocket in place.

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  Step 7

  Match outer and lining right-sides together and sew around, leaving the bottom edge open.

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  Step 8

  Cut corners.

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  Step 9

  Press side seams open.

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  Step 10

  Flip right-side out and press flat.

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  Step 11

  Now fold the edge of the open bottom inward. Make sure it's flat and straight! Press.

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  Step 12

  Pin and sew edge shut.

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  Step 13

  Now, on the wrong side of the bag, mark about 1/2" down from where the flap starts. Do this one both sides.

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  Step 14

  Fold bag in half, right-sides together. Match the bottom edge of the bag up with your pin marks. Pin and sew sides in place.

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  Step 15

  Flip right-side out and press. Add any desired closures or applique, etc.

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  Step 16

  Ta-da! You're done! Enjoy your new envelope clutch!

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