So I started a new post about the clutches because with all the details I've collected, I could go on indefinitely, and I also realized that as I rambled and added more tags to the previous post, I would eventually end up using every single label, making it difficult to find specific information later on.
Monday's trip to the Garment District with Alexis was productive. I found clasps that I was looking for so that the clutches would be longer than taller instead of vice versa as my rough draft currently is. Alexis explained how to create a pattern and how to use the pattern when I got down to the actual sewing. She also explained how the lining would be put in (basically sewing another of the same purse and sewing the two together.
I went to Joanns and picked up the interfacing (which would make the material more substantial/stiffer) and a tealish blue for the lining. I think I'll stick with the champagne/beige/gold color of the remnant that I originally picked up to do the rough draft. I wanted the teal so the bags would have additional umph to them. ;)
Alexis sent me an awesome link to a tutorial with directions (and more importantly PICTURES) on how to sew the clutch! After reading them, I can't even imagine how I was going to try to wing it!!
So now I pretty much have all the materials that I need to start assembling a real clutch...not the rough draft anymore. Oh, I do need a sewing machine, but I'll get that from Mum tomorrow.
Now I just need to create my pattern, cut out the pieces, sew on the beads, and put it all together!!...
So here goes..
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