I’m SUCH a sucker for a natural leather clutch, jussst the right size for all the important things. I recently made a video with my friend Luke showing you how to craft a leather clutch. As I mention in the video, working with leather has always scared me a little bit, but the minimalist construction of this clutch will have you feeling like a pro in no time!
As you can see I’ve been having fun experimenting with video, such a fun medium! Although I can’t help feeling like each one is a study in my rising inflection studded Aussie accent…
You need:
- a piece of thick leather
- 5 gold button studs
- a multihole puncher
How to:
1. Cut out the leather into the envelope shape as shown above. Mine was roughly 34cm x 27cm.
2. Add the holes using the hole puncher.
3. Fold the clutch together, with the two sides flaps first and then the bottom flap over the top.
4. Secure it with the studs.
5. Add the final stud as the button that closes the clutch.
6. Press down the top hole onto the button stud to secure. Voila!
Video shooting and editing: Luke Casey (find him on insta here!)
Great diy clutch and video. Doesn’t look so hard to do. I need a cup of tea too 😀
xx Mira
http://www.glamdevils.com
Hahaha I ALWAYS need a cup of tea.
Wow, how easy it looks 😉 Love it!!!!!
http://tarragonain.blogspot.com.es
It is super easy!
Thank you for the tip! 🙂
I love how you make everything look so simple! I don’t think my purse would look anything like that…it would be all wonky!
http://vodkaandarose.blogspot.co.uk
As if, anyone can make this 🙂
I love your DIY, this one is really cute!!! I love the video!!
http://www.thestelstyle.com
Thank you! I am starting to do more video which I am really loving.x
Wow, looks great! I think I have do try this. Love, KK from http://www.kklovesfashion.wordpress.com
I love how simple and sophisticated you keep your DIYs. This is a perfect example of that. I think it’s so cool whenever we get to hear your voice.
http://www.fullbellywornsoles.com
Thanks so much, that’s what I am usually going for but it’s always hard to know if I pull it off. Glad you like. c
OH I REALLY LOVE THIS DIY ! 🙂
TELISHAH . de Klick 🙂
Thank you!
girl where do ya get those ides from. You are amazing and I would definitely bought that clutch. It’s so, so nice:-)
Lots of Love
Ewelina
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Glad to hear honey. x
thanks so much for this; I have a large piece of blue leather roaming in my house doing nothing – I wanted to make a clutch, but my sewing machine (or rather the needles) is just not strong enough to penetrate the material.
you have provided a great alternative by using studs!
http://www.thatgoodgirlchi.blogspot.co.uk
Yes needles are an absolute pain. Go for the studs!
CUTE
http://theartist-mona.blogspot.com.es/2013/11/new-sweater-and-ochenta-y-ocho.html
great idea!
Oh my god! I’ve never really been into video tutorials because usually I just want to take a quick look and the videos normally seem to go on forever.
But I was curious about your voice and now that you mentioned it, your aussie accent 🙂
I would not have thought of your voice this way. I wasn’t exactly imagining something high pitched but somehow not as warm as it is.
Point is: I love your voice, I really find your accent very sweet and you might just have me convinced to watch more video tutorials (of yours! at least).
This one is so well done and I literally thought “dang, I’d watch a whole TV series of this”
So very sweet in music and transitions! I loved that little tea pause!
I could fangirl on, but I think I made my point 🙂
I can’t believe I’d say this, but I’m really looking forward to the next video 🙂
Greetings from Germany 🙂
Wow that is such a sweet comment marie. I am glad you like the video, they take so much longer to do but I think they add so much too. Luke who does all my videos is so talented and we have a great time doing them. xx
This is awesome and it’s such a cute little leather clutch!
xx
http://www.zoesparablepsia.blogspot.com
Thanks!
wow didn’t know you had a YouTube channel 🙂
Yep, starting to do more too! x
Always so simple and stylish – love it!
http://www.fashionablepeople.co.uk
Simple and beautiful! Thanks 🙂
I thought this DIY is a great, I love envelope
clutches as well. Thanks for the share! Xx
Thanks!
What a great idea and the end result is amazing! xx
http://www.creativityandchocolate.com
That’s such a nice thing to say. x
i love your voice Geneva! more videos please!
the clutch looks great and classy (:
wawachunks.com
Hahaha aww thanks, I hate hearing it. But don’t we all?
Such a great idea! <3
Love from France <3
Cécile
http://www.maxcebycecilej.com
How cute! Love the bold studs. The minimalism and construction kinda reminds me of Luxirare.
-zozo
http://www.atelierzozo.com
Oh wow, such a big compliment, I love Luxirare!
OMG leather fabric. such a brilliant idea!
http://www.chariscity.blogspot.com
OMG, so cute! I recently DIY’ed a Lucite clutch – so much fun!
With Love From Hollywood,
Kier
Fashion Addict LA
Recent DIY: DIY Lucite Perfume Clutch
Recent post: Bleulab Jeans 4 ways
Love it!!
Kisses…
http://yoyomismaymiarmario.blogspot.com.es/
Beautiful work. You make it look so easy and so stylish.
LoveofCuteness
This looks amazing! I really enjoyed the video, too 🙂
Love your Aussie accent, actually 🙂
This clutch looks awesome!
This looks awesome!
http://lonelyblogs.com/
coolness!
coolest thing ever! love that you made this yourself. best diy ive seen in a while. if I didnt have two left hands would totally try this. thanks for sharing where to purchase the kit makes it easier for me too. love the video. xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com
You would so be able to make this. I promise!
so simple and looks great
Lauren
livinginaboxx
Wow, this looks like even I could do it…thank you for posting it! 😀
What other materials could I use instead of leather? Would faux leather work too?
You gave me a great idea since I have lots of excess leather at home. I will def try this out to make something valuable out of those excess leathers at home. Thanks for sharing this.
Wow, this is so cute and easy to make! Great job and thanks for the tutorial. 🙂
End of tenancy cleaners
So simple and yet so beautiful! Can’t sait to craft my own clutch. Thanks a lot for this DIY !
fabulous idea. looks relatively simple to make but oh, is it elegant!
http://www.lovefromberlin.net/
xx rae
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This DIY is so cool, looks so easy and final result is fantastic
I love this bag, I think it be perfect (for me) in bright BRIGHT colours 😀
http://www.smileyculture.com/
You instructed so well. Looks simple. I must try!
Xx http://fromnewyrkwithlove.wordpress.com
great diy !!
xoxo
http://livelifeamour.blogspot.com
Easy and cute!!!
http://lovetodiy.webs.com/bolsos
Suuuper lindo!! so easy and cute its a brillant idea!!!!
http://lovetodiy.webs.com/bolsos
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I love this DIY and your video. Everything is perfect!!!
I have made two clutches!!! jjjj
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Que bello !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gracias por tu video
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Love it!!! Perfect DIY! Your blog is amazing!!
Kisses from Barcelona!!
hey do you have the template for this? or the measurements? i’m making it
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Hi from Mexico,
I loved your video, and that really inspired me to try to make my own clutch.
Where did you buy the bottom studs?
Thank you!