Sunday, June 5, 2011

A Gathered Clutch

My cousin graduated from high school this week!! She had a party last night and I wanted to make her something special for her accomplishment. I am so proud of her! I chose to make this gathered clutch from a tutorial that Anna has on her blog.



If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I love fun bursts of color in my projects. Anna was completely right, the hardest and most time consuming part of this project is just picking out the fabrics! The rest came along pretty easily. It's kind of weird to say this now because I had actually tried making this clutch before and it was not so easy for me. My post title had been "My Sewing Nightmare" and that pretty much sums up my last experience with it. I don't know what I was thinking taking this on as one of my first projects! I had only been sewing for like a week. This time around, it was much much easier for me and I am so happy with the results.









I hope you all try to make this if you haven't already. If you're a beginner, it's a great learning experience. And if you're more advanced, make tons of them! They make great gifts and also great little wallets for yourself! Thanks Anna!

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14 comments:

  1. KatieJune 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    You know my thoughts on this! L. O. V. E. It is awesome. I love the colors!

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  2. Life In The Thrifty LaneJune 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love clutches and love the colors that you picked for this one!

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  3. Laura @ live.laugh.photographJune 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    you were right! I {HEART} this!!!!!! love the colors :)

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  4. sewhappinessJune 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    It's just adorable!!! I'm sure your cousin must have loved it also!!! I know I would:)
    I haven't dared to make a gathered clutch!! I'm quite intimidated!!!and by the fact that there's a zipper included!!! uughh!!! terrified:)
    You did a great job Bonnie (As usual:)
    xo

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  5. **nicke...June 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    it really is very cute! i love the bright colors!

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  6. jamie wJune 5, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    ooo cute

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  7. AislingJune 6, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    gorgeous

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  8. aStarToSteerHerByJune 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    very cute! I love that pink fabric. Excellent color choices!

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  9. Stephanie HillberryJune 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a great gift! I've started thinking about holiday gifts and am definitely considering handmade clutches as an option, so I'm so thankful for your link!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Warmly,
    Stephanie from Deviantly Domesticated

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  10. GingerJune 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  11. cherished blissJune 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I just love gathers and/or ruffles! I hope you will link up at my party!!

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  12. AnnaJune 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    oh that is so pretty, great great fabrics - so summery

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  13. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    This is a super cute idea for a graduate. Love the colors!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  14. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I love the burst of colors! so pretty! I am sure it will be well loved by the receiver. Thanks for linking up!

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