All right, enough with the suspense! Here it is! This is the DIY clutch that I have hinting about in the previous 2 posts. I'm so happy that I finally completed this project, after planning it for a year. Maybe I am exaggerating, but I got the idea of making a snakeskin clutch a year ago. That was when I bought the pink snakeskin skirt in a thrift shop for just $4. This year, I finally got down to finalising the design that I want for the clutch and putting my plan into action.
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Flaw: Imperfect corner |
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Flaw: Imperfect closure at the corner |
I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the end-product. Firstly, the clutch is smaller than what I initially wanted because I realised that the skirt is not as big as I originally thought. Secondly, there are some flaws here and there due to my amateur sewing skills. Moral of the story: DRAW A CUTTING DRAFT NEXT TIME.
Nevertheless, I am still proud of it (am I contradicting myself?) because it is, after all, my baby. :)
I planned on writing a tutorial but then the sewing process simply got really complicated as I tried to figure out a way to cut the pieces and sew them properly together. So, there's no real tutorial but I took many pictures of the process. Hopefully the pictures will be able to give you an idea of what to do/what I did! :)
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Inspiration board (via) |
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Before: A large skirt! |
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LOVE THE TEXTURE |
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Used a Japanese magazine as measurement for the size of the clutch |
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Cut out the pieces for the clutch (including a lining!) |
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Close-up of the pieces |
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After a bit of struggle......... tadaaa! |
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Added the magnetic clasp and then moved on to adding the studs |
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Created holes with my seam ripper to insert the studs |
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Studs :) |
So.... that's all I have to say for now. What do you think of the clutch? :D
6 comments:
Awesome DIY!!! I hardly noticed the corners!! I've never attempted a magnetic closure!! Good job you!! Xx
wow, this is fantastic!
awesommmmme.
Love this tutorial! It looks great.
oooo nice!!!!!
i like the idea with the stubs! it rocks^^!!!
wow ! what a DIY:)
love it
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