Recycled T-shirt Clutch Tutorial
August 13, 2010 7:53 amI used this clutch tutorial for the Delish issue I was a part of. But I wanted to re-share it here on my blog because it’s one of my favorite clutches to use and it’s a totally “green” project.
Grab an old or new t-shirt. I thought this newsprint one would be cool.
Cut the part that you want to use for the front of your clutch into randomly sized strips.
Cut out two pieces, approximately 8×13. You can also customize to your own size.
Also cut out two pieces of a thicker fabric (I used denim) to stabilize and add body to the clutch.
Now, to begin making the clutch fron. Layer the denim, then a layer of the t-shirt fabric.
Begin taking your stripe and stitching them on, in all sorts of different ways.
Just keep layering them on.
Now to create the clutch shape. Layer as so- denim, t-shirt, clutch front upside down. Stitch along the sides and one side of the bottom.
For the lining, make a pocket the same size as the clutch. You can add a pocket in the lining, if you like.
Insert the clutch, right side out, into the clutch lining that is inside out.
Sew all along the top of the clutch leaving an opening to pull the lining through.
After pulling it through, insert a small piece of elastic 4.5 inches long into the opening and stitch it closed.
Add a great button to the front.
And you’re all set to go!
Here’s another one I made with an old striped t-shirt. I use this one all the time.
Thanks for helping with my glasses choices. I’ll announce the chosen ones tomorrow!
Tags: clutch, green, purse, recycled, refashion, t shirt, tutorial, upcycled
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By Bromeliad on Aug 13, 2010 | Reply
Wow. That looks great. I especially like the striped one.
By Bromeliad on Aug 13, 2010 | Reply
p.s. I just featured your project at my DIY Fashion column at examiner.com. A very do-able yet cool project.
http://www.examiner.com/diy-fashion-in-national/samantha-baldwin
By Anne on Aug 14, 2010 | Reply
Love the texture from the overlapping bits of knit!! I linked to your tutorial over on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-recycled-t-shirt-clutch/2010/08/14/
–Anne
By Marina on Aug 15, 2010 | Reply
what a great idea!!!
By dana on Aug 16, 2010 | Reply
very cool! I really like the black/white one
By queenbels on Aug 16, 2010 | Reply
hello from Singapore! this is great work! thank you for sharing such great craft
will try it out for sure!
By Jen on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
first, i love your creations!
second, i made one! check it out http://gvillejen.tumblr.com/
(just started pseudo-blogging so i wasn’t sure if just linking to your post was the right thing to do, but i wanted to give you credit!)
By gwenstella on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
great idea! i really like the one with the black and white stripes.
LOVE!
By Geraldine on Mar 19, 2012 | Reply
I like the idea of denim as “interfacing/stabilizer”. Always thought that interfacing had to be fusible/woven. Great idea, and something I”ll try. Sounds/looks less stressful than using what most patterns indicate.
Kudos on all your designs.
By Ivy Little on Feb 16, 2013 | Reply
Do you have a tutorial for the shirt in the picture? Too cute. Love your site!