You know the saying great minds think alike? Well this happens in the art world, about 5x a week for me. Artists/crafters/creators get inspiration from everywhere and even subconsciously. So last week I “thought” of a great idea… how about a bow on the front of a clutch. Not novel, but I thought it was an original idea of mine. Then the day after I whipped it up, I saw this post from a blog called Simply Homemade. It’s like the fraternal twin of my bow clutch. In the past I might have been like who thought of this first? Well, since either of us invited a bow, or a clutch now I just think it is cool that two random strangers thought of making the same thing at the same time… I guess great minds do think alike :)
For my clutch, I used a different fabric for the bow and the lining and of course I used linen for the main part of the bag. I have a linen obsession.
I don’t have a full tutorial, but basically you make a standard clutch or zippered pouch for the unfancy and you cut an extra piece for the bow that is a little larger. I serged the edges and hemmed the edge of the bow. Then I made a little piece of bias tape for the center of the bow. Then, I just sandwiched the bow when I stacked the layers for the clutch. Cute with endless color options. I also added a label to the inside.
I think my colors are so festive- I made this for a gift exchange because what girl can’t use an extra clutch? Perfect for wearing or giving at a Holiday Party.
this is absolutely adorable!!!!!!! you could also put a little wrist strap on it for easy toting to holiday parties!! omg, the endless combinations i could dream up. would it be too much to ask if you wanted to make one of these for a giveaway on my blog?? you just let me know… :)
this is absolutely adorable!!!!!!! you could also put a little wrist strap on it for easy toting to holiday parties!! omg, the endless combinations i could dream up. would it be too much to ask if you wanted to make one of these for a giveaway on my blog?? you just let me know… :)
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That is so stinking cute! So perfect for a ittle festive gift. Projects like this inspire me to work on my rudimentary sewing skills…
LOl!! I love it! Yours is so darn cute. I love the colors you chose too.
that’s really cute and i like the size!
Cute clutch! I love the bow.
Oh my gracious! I want one…immediately!I would love if you stopped over to link up at Get Schooled Saturday a Too Much Time on my Hands!
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So cute!
Wow! I want ot have the same bow-clutch. It is so quite and will suit for a romantic date.
So cute! This would make a great gift for my sisters-in-law
I’m a new follower – I came over from My Girlish Whims – this clutch is very sweet. And I love your tags!
This is so cute!! I would love it if you shared this at my new party!
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Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday! I featured this on my blog tonight :) Come stop by and grab a button! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/12/your-whims-wednesday-39-and-features.html
I found your blog site from My Girlish Whims blog & I must say, I LOVE the clutch! Absolutely ADORABLE :) I’m your newest follower!
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