Today, I'm going to show you how to turn an everyday placemat into a stunning clutch all on your own. While thrifting, I found a set of yellow and white placemats that were begging to be made into something better and at $1.98 for the pair, how could I say no?
step 1 - buy placemat
step2 - choose liner fabric and press
step 3 - cut out liner leaving 1" seam allowance all the way around (this allows your turn your raw edges under)
step 4 - using left over fabric I added a pocket (your choice to add or not)
step 5 - turn edges under and press (liner and pocket)
step 6 - sew pocket onto liner (I added a stitch down the center creating two pockets)
step 7 - pin liner fabric to placemat
step 8 - sew liner onto placemat
step 9 - fold placemat, pin and stitch along sides (this creates the clutch "pocket")
step 10 - add closure (I did velcro with sticky backing for ease and black for visibility on the post)
step 11 - add sweet little floral pin and enjoy!
I know - so simple and cute right? I carried mine to church on Sunday and got tons of compliments. I will be making many more of these babies! What do you think? Are you a fan of the clutch or is it too much for you too keep up with? xo
Fantastic work! I like the stripes-flowers combination! The result is stunning! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteNICE!!!! I love this Brooke! I cant believe its made from a placemat!!! You have creativity out the wazzoo!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! What a creative idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteOk...seriously!!! You are so cute and creative! This is so cute..and looks so easy! To bad there are so many other things on my to-do list right now! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteLook at you!!! This is lovely, I am loving your DIYs! And is that a new blog banner or am I just slow? Either way, me likey.
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