And place the lining fabric (still right side out) inside the outer fabric that is still wrong side out so that right sides are facing.
Then sew along the top two L-shapes (see picture above) using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, making sure to leave the very top of the handle unsewn.
Next flip the clutch right side out via the unsewn handle section. Just pull, ever-so-carefully, the outer fabric and lining so that the outer fabric is sitting on the outside of the clutch.
Then take one ring handle and place it on the inside of the clutch and pin the handle portion over it (see picture above). Leave enough wiggle room so that your sewing machine can stitch it in place, it can be a tight fit! Do this with the other handle as well.
And Ta-Daa! Â You are done!!
One pretty Date Night Ring Handled Clutch all ready for a hot date!
**Â I have been compensated for this post. However, all opinions are truthful and my own.Â
Marita says
OMG! So cuuuuuute!!! 🙂 I have to make one for myself!!!! 😀
Thanks for the tutorial! 🙂
Maggie says
Thanks Marita! I hope you get a chance to make one!!!
Marilyn Clark says
What a cute purse! 😀
Maggie says
Thanks Marilyn! I am in love with it!
susana says
Thank you so much for the tutorial!
I “only” have two girls, but I completely understand the meaning of a date night in (my saturday nights!).
Hope you both enjoy the night out!
kisses from Portugal (yep, you export your charm, knowledge and funny things!)
Susana
Maggie says
Date nights in rock, Susana! It’s just what works in the season we are in, right!
And kisses back at ya! Love the Portugal Love!!
Graciela says
Super cute!!!!
Maggie says
Thank you, Graciela! 🙂
Ines says
Eine tolle Tasche! Würde sie für mich nur etwas größer machen 😉
Lg Ines
Emily says
I’ve never made a bag with this type of handles before, because I never saw one I liked until now! But I love this bag so much that I made a version of it with a zipper and posted about it on my blog:
http://hungarianhousekeeping.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/copycat-clutch/
Marisa says
I don’t see where your stitches show in the last three pics for where you attached your handle…do you just flip over the top flap over the handle and sew across? Then the stitches show on the outside of the purse right? Sorry I am sure it is super simple and I am making it way more complicated than it is! Thanks for any help you can give me!!!
Maggie says
Yes, I just flip over the top flap and sew across. Just make sure your thread coordinates because if it is too dark/light you will see the stitches!
Marisa says
oops my email is: mramsier@ymail.com
kate says
Love this so much that I’m running out to the fabric store to make now! After a try or two, I am making them for my classroom room moms! You’re instructions are so clear and visual for us first timers! Found you through my friend @2littlehooligans:)
Maggie says
I am so glad you found your way here, Kate! I hope you enjoy making this clutch and your classroom moms love them!!!
Love,
maggie