Darcy Patchwork Quilted Clutch Pattern

Add a beautifully unique quilted clutch to your wardrobe with this brand-new pattern from Janice Bailor. A creative way to use fat eighths, this purse sewing pattern has a zipper closure, handle attached with sturdy grommets, and playful decorative trim. We love the idea of selecting fabrics from the same color family that feature different prints and textures to design a clutch that fits your personal style perfectly.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner

Finished Size: 1 1/2 inch h by 13 1/2 inch w, 8 inch handle

Seam Allowances: 1/4 inch

Materials:

Choose a

• Cotton fabric (i.e. quilting cotton, flannel, twill): 3-4 fat eight or 1/8 yard cut
• Texture fabric (i.e. leather, denim): 3-4 fat eight or 1/8 yard cut
• Cotton lining fabric: One fat quarter or 1/4 yard cut
• 2 inch wide ribbon trim: 2 yards
• Quilt batting or fusible fleece: 2 pieces approx. 12 inches by 16 inches or 1/2 yd (45 inch batting)

Tools and Notions:

• Decorative trim (optional)
• Quilt batting or fusible fleece
• 14 inch zipper
• Gromets and gromet setter (optional)
• Zipper and walking sewing machine feet

Cutting Instructions:

Create the following cuts:

Mixed cotton fabrics:

• Cut 1 each (reference layout diagram): 5 1/2 inch square, 5 1/2 inch by 4 inch rectangle, 6 inch by 4 inch rectangle

Mixed texture fabrics (such as canvas, denim and leather):

• Cut 1 each (reference layout diagram): 5 1/2 inch by 4 inch rectangle, 11 inch by 1 1/2 inch rectangle, 6 inch by 4 inch rectangle, 6 inch by 5 1/2 inch rectangle

Decorative trim:

• Cut 2- 11 inch by 2 inch strips

Leather strap:

• Cut 1 – 10 inch by 2 1/2 inch rectangle

Cotton lining fabric:

• Cut 2- 11 inch by 13 inch

Quilt batting:

• Cut 2- 16 inch by 13 inch

Piecing Instructions:

MAIN PANEL ASSEMBLY:

1. Prepare all cut pieces as instructed above using the measurements and diagram provided.
   
   

   Figure 1

    

2. Placing right sides together (RST), follow the layout diagram, and sew mixed fabric patchwork pieces to create one pieced clutch panel. Press seams open.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 to complete the additional side Pieced Clutch Panel.

MAIN PANEL QUILTING:

1. Lay out each side of the Pieced Clutch Panel on a piece of quilt batting or fusible fleece and pin in several areas to secure or fuse per the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Stitch around the entire exterior edge of the Pieced Panel with a 1/8 inch basting stitch to secure the batting. Repeat for the opposite side.
3. Using machine quilting or hand stitch along the seam lines of the patchwork piecing as desired. Repeat for the opposite side panel. See Figure 1 above.
4. Trim away excess batting from around the entire exterior perimeter of the Pieced Clutch Panels to prepare for attaching the trims. Set aside.

ATTACHING THE TRIM AND HANDLE:

1. Layout trim along center line of the vertical strip and top stitch in place as desired. See Figure 1 above.
2. Use a grommet setter and attach four (4) grommets in an evenly spaced line set in approximately 1/2 inch from each end of the leather strap.
3. Choose one Pieced Clutch Panel side and attach leather strip with the center of the strip lined up with the center seam and secure in place with a light dab of glue. See Figure 2 below.
   
   

   Figure 2

    

4. Use the grommet setter manufacturer’s instructions to attach the handle or top stitch in place. See Figure 2 above.

ASSEMBLING THE PURSE:

Adding the Zipper:

1. Place the zipper RST with the top of one side of the Pieced Clutch Panel, leaving a 3/8 inch space from the zipper pull to the edge of the panel. Pin or clip in place.
2. Using the zipper foot attachment, sew along the edge of the zipper adjusting the zipper pull out of the way as necessary.
3. Place one piece of the Interior Lining RST with the Pieced Panel trapping the zipper in between the lining and panel. Pin in place, then sew together.
4. Flip the Lining and Pieced Panel right sides out (wrong sides together) exposing the zipper and press lining and pieced panels flat along the top zipper seam.
5. Topstitch sew 1/8 inch from the zipper edge across the pieced panel and lining.
6. Repeat Steps 1-5 to attach the additional Pieced Panel side and lining to the zipper. *Note: The second interior lining will momentarily trap the previous lined side when sewing in place. See Figure 3 below.
   
   

   Figure 3

    

7. Open the entire lined Pieced Panel with zipper flat and trim away any excess zipper ends.

Finishing the Purse Body:

1. Make sure the zipper remains open at least 1/2 way throughout the following step to allow access through to all pieces when turning the purse right side out.
2. Align the front and back Pieced Panels and front and back Lining pieces and pin in place. See Figure 4 below.
   
   

   Figure 4

3. Leaving an approximate 4 inch opening in the bottom of the Lining, sew a 3/8 inch seam around the entire perimeter of the clutch, back stitching at the start and stop of the opening and across the zipper ends. *Note: Use caution when approaching the zipper ends to avoid hitting the end stops of the zipper and damaging the needle.
4. Crop the corners of the Pieced Panel and Lining by cutting 1/8 inch diagonal on the outside of the corner seams. See Figure 4 above.
5. Reach into the lining opening and turn the bag right side out. Use a blunt stick or fingers to press gently into the seams and corners and push them fully out.
6. Sew the bottom lining opening closed with a top stitch 1/8 inch in from the folded edge.
7. Stuff the Lining into the Pieced Panel body to complete the clutch!