First I want to say thank you to everyone who had such kind words to say about this blog. You all are really wonderful. 🙂 The consensus is to keep things the way they are but to add some more projects of my own. That is kind of my problem. I’m not the most creative tool in the shed, know what I’m sayin??? But, I’m a pretty good Copycat Crafter. So you’ll probably see more “Copycat Crafts” than anything else but I’m fine with that if you are. 🙂
So, with that said, I too have jumped on the Gathered Clutch bandwagon! I’ve seen these in quite a few places and they are really cute! I followed THIS tutorial and managed to bang out this little number in about an hour.
There are a few imperfections but not bad for my first try. The fabric I used is from Heather Bailey’s Nicey Jane collection and I purchased it at Lola Pink Fabrics.
The only change I made was in the overall size. I couldn’t find an 8 inch zipper but I did find a 7 inch one so I just took an inch off certain pieces to make up for it. I picked up a few more zippers and cant’ wait to make a few more. I think they’d make the perfect gift for just about any occasion.
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XOXO
Diana
www.thegirlcreative.com
Denise says
I smiled reading your comment about being a good copycat crafter! I feel the same way! 🙂 Your bag is very cute.
Amy K says
Fantastic – Glad to hear you had some creative time!
♥Kate♥ says
Really cute! I never have been able to put in a zipper right though. Maybe I could use velcro?
Heather @ 3 kids and lots of pigs says
I’m a complete copycat crafter. I think its the best kind to be. I have only come up with a few craft projects on my own in my entire life. Love the clutch. This could be a great present for Christmas for the Aunts from my kids.
Melissa says
Diana,
I think that being a copy crafter and showing what you make and pointing people in the direction of those who come up with the ideas is important too.
Very pretty little clutch.
Erin says
Very cute!!!
I’m a copy cat crafter too. 🙂
Traveling Thrifter says
Ok so I have tried this tut before but I just can’t figure out the inside..do you see your stitches? I can’t seem to figure out how to do it so not to see the stitching on the inside
The Girl Creative says
Traveling Thrifter: Lining always confuses me and this was the first time I ever did it. All I can say is follow the instructions exactly – especially when it says put right sides together and put wrong sides together.You don’t see the stitching on the sides of your lining but you do see a bit of it on the bottom but it doesn’t look bad. 🙂 Hope this helps.
Mandy says
thanks for linking to TAke-a-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Craft Edition – I featured you today!
Kim says
Very cute, I like the gathered top and bottom with the banding. It makes it interesting.