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How to make a leather tassel clutch with embellishment
I just love this new member of my DIY family. The color is perfect for the Autumn and the quality of the leather is amazing. Can you believe I bought this leather piece on a flea market for only 1€($2)? The cute bug-brooch was also a flea market bargain. So altogether my DIY clutch cost less than 10€($13). I think that is a great deal for a cute handmade clutch.

If you are looking for some leather pieces for this tutorial you can find great deals on your E-bay or Etsy.com. But of course you can use any thick material like felt or PVC sheets instead of leather. Make sure to use leather needle for your sewing machine. If you don't have a sewing machine you can use a strong glue or glue gun to close the seams. Enjoy and be creative!

Posted by fashionrolla from Berlin, Berlin, Germany • Published See fashionrolla's 10 projects »
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  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 1
    Step 1

    You will need a piece of leather or similar, pen, strong glue, scissors, brooch, metal zipper, ruler.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 2
    Step 2

    Measure your zipper and draw 2 rectangles on the wrong side of the leather with the width of the zipper + 1cm (1/2") seam allowance on each side

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 3
    Step 3

    The rectangles should have 5 cm (2") difference.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 4
    Step 4

    Apply thin line of glue to the zipper and glue it to the leather pieces.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 5
    Step 5

    Sew along the zipper. Make sure to use leather needle.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 6
    Step 6

    Secure the ends of the zipper with glue.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 7
    Step 7

    Apply thin line of glue to all edges.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 8
    Step 8

    Fold the side together and wait until the glue dries.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 9
    Step 9

    Cut thin leather stripe and put it through the pull zipper

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 10
    Step 10

    Cut a small leather rectangle with fringe.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 11
    Step 11

    Apply glue to the edge of the fringe.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 12
    Step 12

    Roll the fringe around the strap on the zipper to make a tassel.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 13
    Step 13

    Now sew along the edges. Secure the zipper ends with double stitching.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 14
    Step 14

    Trim the edges.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 15
    Step 15

    Attach a little brooch to the clutch.

  • How to make a clutch. [Diy] Tassel Clutch With Embellishment - Step 16
    Step 16

    Finished!

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