Here are several snapshots of the leather (lunch bag style) clutch that I made. It also had a cameo in the last post. Since I recently acquired some good yardage of leather a couple
of months ago, I’ve been pondering about various design projects that
will keep me busy throughout the season. This project is one of five
that I have been working on. It’s also a perfect alternative to a casual
carrying clutch bag.
I started with cutting my leather in the shape that I wanted on the fold of fabric… a very easy rectangular form, which will stand vertically. Then, I cut my side panel pieces (optional). There are loads of ways to make this style of bag. You may go the very simple route and make it an all-in-one bag without side panels by just sewing two sides together, but I preferred side panels. I created them using the same piece of leather fabric as the body of my bag. Next, I folded each side panel inward (face side up) in a fan shape, and stitched the top edge of each side to the front and back of the bag, as well as sitching the side seams together.
I wanted a bit of subtle edge to my bag, so I added studs to my bag and glued them to the leather. I also made this version not as tall as a regular lunch bag, that way it looks more like a clutch.
Extras:
I created a tab out of the leftover scraps of leather pieces and used a d-ring to hold keys, etc. This ring extension can also fold inside to stay hidden. Lastly, I then added heavy duty magnets for closure. You may add velcro, snaps, or nothing at all, especially since you roll the top edge of the bag to open and close, but I wanted an actual closure. Here’s the result!
Of course, there’s always more to come, so stay tuned!
Materials used: Leather cut 3 pcs. (body-1, and side panels-2), Studded trim, Metal d-ring (1), Magnets (1 pair), Scissors, Clear fabric glue, Needle and thread or sewing machine.
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This is so absolutely clever and stylish. Love the use of the humble lunch bag form to make leather even edgier. And the studs are the perfect touch. — J xx
This is so absolutely clever and stylish. Love the use of the humble lunch bag form to make leather even edgier. And the studs are the perfect touch. — J xx
Thanks you dear. It's become one of my favourites at the moment. x/Madison
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Thanks you dear. It's become one of my favourites at the moment. x/Madison
OMG!!! This is perfection!!!
This is AWESOME!!! You know I love a DIY project. This is just perfect.
This is AWESOME!!! You know I love a DIY project. This is just perfect.
I've been wanting to do something like this! What a cool DIY!
~Jessica
Thank you! 🙂
Oh wow, you did such an amazing job! You are really creative and good at this!
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Oh wow, you did such an amazing job! You are really creative and good at this!
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Oh, I totally forgot about that, I've been busy, and will have to check it out next time. xx/Madison
Wonderful weekend to you! xxoo
WOW you made a great job
xx, Malena
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Thanks Audrey. x
Liebe Rena,
Danke! Ich bin froh, dass Sie finden, die Tasche passt gut zu meinem Stil. Ich liebe diese Tasche! 🙂 Viel Spaß das Wochenende!!
lg, xxoo /Madison
Fabulous, now I want one, ahhhhhhhhhhh
I thought you would join Share-in-Style.It is open until tomorrow morning.
Have a lovely weekend, dear Madison.
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Oh, I totally forgot about that, I've been busy, and will have to check it out next time. xx/Madison
Wonderful weekend to you! xxoo
WOW you made a great job
xx, Malena
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Thanks Audrey. x
Fabulous, now I want one, ahhhhhhhhhhh
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Have a lovely weekend, dear Madison.
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Thanks very much Roz! Yes, you need a different needle, I usually use my denim needle (size 14 & 16), depending on thickness as a leather needle (in same size), but for this I just used my industrial machine and it was fine, as this leather wasn't as thick at some of the other yardages I have. 🙂
Aww, thanks love! Yes, paitence does help … lol. 🙂 Enjoy the weekend. xx
Liebe Madison, Du bist wirklich eine Künstlerin, die Tasche ist perfekt geworden und wunderbar sauber verarbeitet! Ich bin begeistert von Deinen vielen Begabungen <3 Außerdem finde ich, dass die Tasche sehr gut zu Dir und Deinem Stil passt.
Ein tolles Wochenende für Dich!
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Wow, you are so talented — that looks amazing!
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🙂 THANK YOU Rowena. x/Madison
Thank you Cee, that's such a sweet comment. Most of my DIY's just come from me wanting something new and different, especially if I cannto find it for a reasonable price anywhere. So glad that you like my leather clutch too! I will definitely style it here in the near future. xx/M
Wow, Vielen Dank Cla für die sehr süße kompliment! Ja, Ich mag machen Accessoires-mode. Ich Wünsche Dir ein schönes Wochende. 🙂 lg, xx/Madison
🙂 Haha, thank you so much! I'm happy that you came to see it!
🙂 Thanks love. So appreciate your comment.
Hi Lilli,
Yes, I will upload more projects in the near future! Thanks for your comment, so glad that you like my bag … it's my favourite at the moment. xx/Madison
Thank you Sam, wow! xx
I agree, it gives it more edge. I wanted simple, but interesting enough to stand out. Thanks Cheryl! Happy weekend. 🙂
It's actually quite easy. Just requires a steady hand with cutting.Thanks for your comment. /Madison
Thank you.
🙂 Thanks so much Ali for your comment!
*blushes* I will have to check that out! Thanks!
Danke Chrissie!
Liebe Grüsse,
~Mads xo 🙂
Thank you Natalia.
Thanks!
Hi, this is a tutorial, because it's pretty straight forward and just making a rectangle.(as a paper lunch sack). You don't need to create panels like I did. But, if you have any questions with creating it do let me know, I am happy to provide you with instruction via e-mail. Take care,
Madison 🙂
Thanks so much Mira! I'm so happy with it as well, and already took it out for a wear! I've not seen any of these as DIY's so far, I've only seen bloggers who purchased similar ones. Of course, none like my own! Have a wonderful w/e. x :-))
Thanks Kiem! Yes, I'm happy that I am able to make things, because it does indeed save money, and I wouldn't spend 800+ on a bag THIS easy to make, even if I couldn't create it! haha. Happy weekend. x/Madison
Thanks for your lovely compliment Jilly! x/Madison
Thank -you, thank-you! xoxo
Aww, thanks very much Kalyani. 🙂
Thanks doll! I really appreciate it. I'm so happy with how it turned out. xx/Madison
Thank you Marj! So happy you liked it too. Enjoy the weekend.
xxxooo 🙂 Hehe!
Well done babes, I am loving your DIY bag. You got loads of patience. It's looks brilliant.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Kisses..
Fabulous!!! Well done babes,You got loads of patience. What a great result,am loving your DIY bag.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Kisses..
Thanks very much Roz! Yes, you need a different needle, I usually use my denim needle (size 14 & 16), depending on thickness as a leather needle (in same size), but for this I just used my industrial machine and it was fine, as this leather wasn't as thick at some of the other yardages I have. 🙂
I always envy your sewing skills, Madison – never mind your creativity to come up with a design like this! The lunchbag style clutch is such a wonderfully practical and stylish idea, and yet I've never seen anything like it before. I can't wait to see an outfit post featuring it!
xox,
Cee
You make it look SO easy making this beautiful little clutch. I'm assuming that you must use special needles for leather on your sewing machine? I must look into how to sew leather or super thick fabrics on my machine.
I like the addition of the studs on the bottom. Unique placement. The studs definitely add more edge to the leather clutch.
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This DIY is just perfect! Such a cool bag! 😀
Could you maybe do a step by step tutorial? O=)
If yes please let me know!
xo
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Wow, you are so talented — that looks amazing!
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🙂 THANK YOU Rowena. x/Madison
Thank you Cee, that's such a sweet comment. Most of my DIY's just come from me wanting something new and different, especially if I cannto find it for a reasonable price anywhere. So glad that you like my leather clutch too! I will definitely style it here in the near future. xx/M
What a fun fabulous DIY Madison! That is the chicest lunch bag around! Thanks for sharing dear! Have a lovely weekend!
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🙂 Haha, thank you so much! I'm happy that you came to see it!
🙂 Thanks love. So appreciate your comment.
Hi Lilli,
Yes, I will upload more projects in the near future! Thanks for your comment, so glad that you like my bag … it's my favourite at the moment. xx/Madison
Thank you Sam, wow! xx
I agree, it gives it more edge. I wanted simple, but interesting enough to stand out. Thanks Cheryl! Happy weekend. 🙂
It's actually quite easy. Just requires a steady hand with cutting.Thanks for your comment. /Madison
Thank you.
🙂 Thanks so much Ali for your comment!
*blushes* I will have to check that out! Thanks!
Danke Chrissie!
Liebe Grüsse,
~Mads xo 🙂
Thank you Natalia.
Thanks!
Hi, this is a tutorial, because it's pretty straight forward and just making a rectangle.(as a paper lunch sack). You don't need to create panels like I did. But, if you have any questions with creating it do let me know, I am happy to provide you with instruction via e-mail. Take care,
Madison 🙂
Thanks so much Mira! I'm so happy with it as well, and already took it out for a wear! I've not seen any of these as DIY's so far, I've only seen bloggers who purchased similar ones. Of course, none like my own! Have a wonderful w/e. x :-))
Thanks Kiem! Yes, I'm happy that I am able to make things, because it does indeed save money, and I wouldn't spend 800+ on a bag THIS easy to make, even if I couldn't create it! haha. Happy weekend. x/Madison
Thanks for your lovely compliment Jilly! x/Madison
Thank -you, thank-you! xoxo
Aww, thanks very much Kalyani. 🙂
Thanks doll! I really appreciate it. I'm so happy with how it turned out. xx/Madison
Thank you Marj! So happy you liked it too. Enjoy the weekend.
xxxooo 🙂 Hehe!
Was für einen tolle Tasche, unglaublich dass du sie selbst gemacht hast.Die Tasche erinnert mich an eine bestimmte ´Celine Tasche. Du bist wirklich handwerklich begabt.
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Well done babes, I am loving your DIY bag. You got loads of patience. It's looks brilliant.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Kisses..
Fabulous!!! Well done babes,You got loads of patience. What a great result,am loving your DIY bag.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Kisses..
Naaaah you genius!! I love it!!
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This DIY is just perfect! Such a cool bag! 😀
Could you maybe do a step by step tutorial? O=)
If yes please let me know!
xo
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The bag is very nice! I am not sure if I am able to do this! Great job!
i freakin' love how this turned out!!
What a fun fabulous DIY Madison! That is the chicest lunch bag around! Thanks for sharing dear! Have a lovely weekend!
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What a talented craftswoman! I love the idea of a packed lunch bag. And it's leather. Very cool! Great job Madison. Have a lovely weekend xxx
That's a great little bag–so perfect for life on the go! Hope your week was a good one and I know I'm going to be enjoying the weekend (early).
xo Mary Jo
Was für einen tolle Tasche, unglaublich dass du sie selbst gemacht hast.Die Tasche erinnert mich an eine bestimmte ´Celine Tasche. Du bist wirklich handwerklich begabt.
LG Cla
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So talented doll, that is fantastic, love this bag!! I hope you have a gorgeous weekend xx
Naaaah you genius!! I love it!!
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i freakin' love how this turned out!!
What a talented craftswoman! I love the idea of a packed lunch bag. And it's leather. Very cool! Great job Madison. Have a lovely weekend xxx
Genius DIY! I love this project – simple, creative and inspiring!
Thank u for commenting on my blog! Your last outfit post is very chic too!!
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K
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Genius DIY! I love this project – simple, creative and inspiring!
Thank u for commenting on my blog! Your last outfit post is very chic too!!
xx
K
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Ahh, so great DIY, my sweetie *__*
Many kisses,
Nicole
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Great post!
xo
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Oh I love how this clutch came out, what a great job you did!
xo, Yi-chia
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This so cute and chic too! How handy you are. I could never pull this off. I am all thumbs and have zero patience.
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Ahh, so great DIY, my sweetie *__*
Many kisses,
Nicole
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You are too talented, Madison. The studs on the bag was a fab idea. Love love love….
Ahh it turned out SO great! I wish I were as talented to recreate it 🙂
♡jilly
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It's a really cute bag! I remember you said you were going to add studs. Looks really good Madison! Very nice touch! I wish I could make my own. HAHAHA Save a lot of money.
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Speechless. I am just so in love with this bag – the aesthetic is phenom!! 🙂
Madison, you are great beyond the word. I wont be able to do the same. The lunch bag you created is flawless and let me tell you I'm craving for it! Curious to see the other projects you have been working on. Have a good day dear, kisses! xo
Amazing DIY, darling ~ wow!
xoxox,
CC
I'm with Sam– you should totally try out!
I am completely awestruck that you made this, wow!! You are brilliantly talented. You should go on Project Accessory!
Amazing idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GLG aus der
EDELFABRIK
Chrissie
It's a really cute bag! I remember you said you were going to add studs. Looks really good Madison! Very nice touch! I wish I could make my own. HAHAHA Save a lot of money.
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You did a fantastic job! x
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Speechless. I am just so in love with this bag – the aesthetic is phenom!! 🙂
Madison, you are great beyond the word. I wont be able to do the same. The lunch bag you created is flawless and let me tell you I'm craving for it! Curious to see the other projects you have been working on. Have a good day dear, kisses! xo
That's fantastic, you clever thing! x
Amazing DIY, darling ~ wow!
xoxox,
CC
I'm with Sam– you should totally try out!
I am completely awestruck that you made this, wow!! You are brilliantly talented. You should go on Project Accessory!
Amazing idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GLG aus der
EDELFABRIK
Chrissie
You did a fantastic job! x
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That's fantastic, you clever thing! x