How to Make a Denim Clutch with a Kiss Lock Frame -- Part 1 FREE Clutch Pattern included!

I just returned from a great week vacation and received an invitation to a birthday party in a couple of days for a dear friend.  Since I just happen to have an old pair of denims, some cotton batting, muslin, a variety of yellow fabric from which to choose for the purse lining (because her favorite color is yellow), some fusible interfacing, fabric glue (for clutches I only use Gutermann HT2 fabric glue), and a 9-inch kiss lock frame -- I think I'll make her a denim clutch. 

I've included my clutch pattern template with this post so if you would like to make a denim clutch with me then gather your materials together -- I'd love to have you follow along with me.  Print off the 2-page clutch template (the original version) located at the bottom of this blog. (Be sure to set your printer to 100% so that it doesn't resize the pattern when printing.)  Cut one of the patterns along the "Center Fold" line and tape them together. 

If your clutch frame fits the template, then you're all set to go.  If the frame does not fit the pattern (as shown below), you'll want to make some adjustments to the pattern or your purse fabric will not fit the frame.

To widen or narrow the clutch, make the adjustment at the center fold lines.  When I created the pattern, I made it long enough to include the denim pocket. If you don't want your clutch to be that long (from frame to bottom), then shorten the pattern at the horizontal red-dotted line.

After you are sure your pattern fits the frame and all necessary adjustments have been made to the pattern (if any), cut out the pattern along the solid line. Position the pattern on the pair of denim jeans fabric, pin to secure the pattern, and cut out the fabric front side of the clutch.  Cut out a second piece in a similar fashion for the fabric back side of the clutch.

Cut 2 from each of the following fabrics:  cotton batting, muslin, lining (for inside your clutch), and interfacing.  (As you can see above, I haven't cut my lining and interfacing fabrics yet since I'm not sure how I want to line the inside of my clutch.  Tonight I'll give some though as to how I want to embellish the front of the clutch -- which I hope will help me decide what fabric to choose for the lining.)