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How to attach a purse frame

Have you wanted to make a clutch purse but haven’t been sure about attaching the purse frame. With my recent pattern the Maddie Clutch a few of my testers said they weren’t sure how to attach it either and it was a little scary for them. They are actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Well I finally got around to editing the video tutorial and here it is. I’d love to know what you think.

how to attach a purse frame from Amy Wyhoon on Vimeo.

If you want to try making this clutch yourself, you can find the pattern here in my Craftsystore.  You can also join my fb group here.

Introducing the Maddie Clutch

This is my first pattern for 2016.  I’m really excited about this one and hope you love it too.  Inspired by my love of clutches and purse frames I wanted to create something a little different.  You can find the pattern here.

Designed for a confident beginner and only uses 2 fat quarters, some fusible fleece and a purse frame.  I’d like to say a massive thank you to my wonderful testing team for turning around such stunning clutches in a short time frame.

Alisha from Yellow Birdcage whipped this Maddie up super quickly and what a lovely job she did.  Look at that fussy cutting.

Rachael from Sew Today Clean Tomorrow has created a rather pretty Maddie Clutch that would definitely make a cute party bag.  You can see more of Rachael’s sewing here.

Lynne took an elegant approach with her Maddie.  The perfect accessory to any outfit.  You can see more of Lynne’s bags at Bags by Lynwam and here.

I love Kate’s choice of Alison Glass fabric here, it’s simply stunning and works perfectly for the Maddie Clutch.  Date night bag right here 🙂

Stephani created this funky Maddie Clutch and I think it looks fabulous.

And as it’s my birthday today and my sons on the 29th I’m releasing it at a discounted price until the end of February!  You can find the Maddie Clutch pattern on Craftsy hereand if you are after purse frames the lovely Kylie from Handbag Hardware Oz has them in stock.

I can’t wait to see lots of Maddie Clutches out there!

Enjoy,

Emma Clutch Tote Pattern Hack

Wow it’s been too long.  I’ve been busy working in my new job as well as behind the scenes planning for some super exciting times ahead for L&D.  If you’re here because you want to make amazing bags that’s awesome, me too and I look forward to seeing yours.  You can keep up to date with new releases over on fb here 🙂 and of course right here on the blog.

Before I go and release the first pattern for 2016 which might I just say is super cute and stylish and I hope you love it as much as I do….I’ve finally put a tutorial together to add grommet handles into the Emma Clutch Tote.  If you haven’t got this pattern yet you can find it here or in the shop.   Here’s my little hack!

The Emma Clutch Tote without grommet handles

The Emma Clutch Tote without grommet handles

Emma Clutch Tote Pattern Hack
Adding Metal Grommet Handles to your Clutch
When you get to the section “Make the Handles – Steps 26 – 35”  follow these steps instead:
PLEASE NOTE: 
You will need to cut the following (and DO NOT require Pattern pieces B & C)
·      Cut 2 pieces  14” across x 11” high from your Handle Fabric
·      Cut 2 pieces  14” x 11”  of fusible interfacing

 1. Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of fabric as per manufacturing instruction

 2. Place the fabric pieces right sides together and sew the side seams to make a tube.

 3. Clip the seam ends and make a notch in the middle of the seam allowance on each side.  Press seams out.

4. Turn the tube inside out to fold it in half.  Wrong sides should be together.  Top stitch ¼” around the folded edge.

5.  Measure 1 from the top edge centred (folded edge).   Place the handle grommet in position and using a fabric marker trace around the centre of the grommet. 

6. Cut this hole out a little bit bigger than the markings.

7. Position the front of the grommet in place and attach the back to the inside securing it with the prongs or screws depending on your grommet.

Continue pattern at Step 36 – Adding Magnetic Clasp

And thats the hack!  I can’t show you the finished bag yet as its a present but as soon as its received I’ll be sure to share over on Insta

Until next time, happy bag making!

Emma Clutch Tote Sew Along

Last month the lovely Rachel from Barefoot Crafter helped me host a sew along for my very first bag pattern.  The Emma Clutch Tote!

I love this bag as it’s a two in one, a clutch and a tote.  It’s quick to make where the cutting and interfacing is the most time consuming.  I love that she’s versatile and shows off your favourite fabrics.  A big shout out to all those that joined in the sew along this time, I hope you had as much fun as I did and look forward to the next one!

Here are all the pretty clutches:

made by Sue from Suesews Too

made by Sue from Suesews Too

made by Kimberly by Kimberlybags

made by Kimberly by Kimberlybags

made by Megan

made by Megan

made by Kylie

made by Kylie

made by Angela

made by Angela

made by Danielle from Paisley Avenue

made by Danielle from Paisley Avenue

made by Chantell

made by Chantell

made by Debra

made by Debra

made by Rachel from Barefoot Crafter

made by Rachel from Barefoot Crafter

this one is mine!

this one is mine!

Want to make one too, find the pattern here.  Have you sewn an Emma, pop over and share it in our pattern group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1559803090927614/

Happy bag making,