I really love this purse. I think the main reason is because when I look at it, I don't see homemade. Instead, I just see classic, chic, and elegant. When I created this framed clutch, I knew that I wanted to keep my design as simple and clean as possible. I really wanted to show off this lovely fabric, which is a handwoven silk fabric from a village in Thailand. I have never worked with this fabric before and, as I had a limited supply of it, so I was nervous about squandering my opportunity. Luckily, it all worked out, and with the purse frame attached, the results were fantastic. The fabric was a solid color with some texture to it, so my idea was to use a series of folds to create a design. I added the embroidered flowers, using a detached chain stitch, to add a pop of color which matched my lining, and it all came together in one elegant clutch. In fact, I liked it so much, I turned around and quickly made another one.
If the purse frame, makes you think this is a complicating purse to create, let me assure you that it's really not. Once you see how really simple it is to create this look, you'll be pleasantly surprised on how quickly it all comes together. You don't need to be a proficient sewer in order for yours to look like mine. And since this clutch isn't very big, you don't need much fabric to create it. You can get the purse frame for under $10 from your local craft store or online. I think this purse would make a nice gift for a friend or even a bridal party.
I offer a special thanks to Thai Silk Magic for letting me use their beautiful fabric. The silk really was a joy to work with and I loved creating these two very elegant yet distinctive looking framed clutches. Now I just need a sophisticated place to show them off.
Great tutorial, thank you for the video. I am really looking forward to trying this out but my frame is only 8 cm. Can you help me resize the pattern to fit please? Many thanks.
Hello, I’d like to ask you how can I use your pattern for 8,5cm frames? I have so many difficulty to conver inches to cm, so I’d be very grateful if you could help me please. Thank you.
Erika
I sent it again. Check your junk – spam folder for an email from support at professorpincushion.com and it was sent to your w****.c*****@live.**.** account
Have checked my email and I still have not received my download for the purse pattern I would like to make it so would be greatful if you could send it to me please.
look for an email from support at professorpincushion.com. It was sent to your live account
Thanks for replying,I am on an IPad have checked my email as you said you have sent me the download link but still nothing at the moment.
Im assuming you are using a mobile device?. iOS does not like zip files. I manually sent you the pattern via email. The pattern does not get sent to you via email automatically.
Have checked my email still no pattern
check your email for the pattern
Hi again. I am still having trouble. Maybe it is because I only have an iPad?? Is there anyway someone could email it to me? I am sorry for being so needy, I just don’t know how else to get it 🙁