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How to Make a DIY Placemat Clutch Purse

March 27, 2015 by Bre 22 Comments

It’s really strange but some of my most creative ideas come to me right as I’m falling asleep or randomly in the middle of the night.  This is one of those ideas – making a DIY placemat clutch purse!

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine! Learn to make this DIY placemat clutch in this post.

I have NO idea why I thought of this.  Maybe it’s because I go out to the clubs all the time and am in constant need of cute clutch purses.  (Um . . . no.)  

Maybe it’s because I’m totally in tune with the fashion trends.  (Womp womp.)  

Maybe it’s because my brain is strange.  (Ding Ding Ding – we have a winner!)

Regardless of the reasoning behind the clutch, I’m pleasantly surprised with how cute it turned out!  Bonus was that it really did not take long to make!  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!

Supplies Needed for a DIY Placemat Clutch Purse

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  • Placemat
  • Large sewing needle
  • Embroidery floss
  • Velcro
  • Buttons or other embellishments
  • Iron
  • Fabric glue or hot glue

How to Make a Placemat Purse

First, determine how wide you want your clutch to be.  I thought that it would be too wide if I simply folded the placemat in half.  I turned the placemat to be vertical on the table and then folded the left and right sides inward about one inch.  I pinned those and ironed them down.  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
Once the sides were ironed, I folded the placemat in half, horizontally, with the ironed sides facing in. Then I began to sew those seams shut along the edges.  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
I sewed about two-thirds of the way up.  Once I reached that point, I only sewed the bottom layer of the placemat.  The top layer was left untouched.  (I hope this description makes sense. . . )

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
Next I folded the top layer of the placemat over, facing outward, and ironed it. I then sewed it down, using my embroidery floss again.  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
Then I glued Velcro to both of the flaps. I think I was a little aggressive in my Velcro application. I definitely did not need to use that huge strip on the bottom flap . . . I think those little Velcro dots would have been sufficient. What can I say? I love Velcro?  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!

Finally, I sewed on some cute little buttons for a fun dose of the blingety bling.  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
Cute, right?!  

I kind of need to go out so I can use this. . . .it’s not exactly practical for the playground with my kiddos.  

Cute idea! Turn a placemat into a clutch purse without a sewing machine!
So what do you think? Would you try and pass off a DIY placemat clutch as a purse?

Turn a placemat into a super cute purse! Learn to make a DIY placemat clutch in this post. You don't even need a sewing machine.

– Bre

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  1. Laurie says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Bre, This is adorable and so creative!! Love the repurpose! I think it is only natural that ideas come to you before you go to sleep because you are not running around thinking about your daily activities!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Laurie! And yes, you are probably right about why ideas come to us at night! But sometimes, I wish my brain would just shut down and give me some peace! 🙂 Have a great day!

  2. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Love this DIY purse! So much fun for a date night with the Honey!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks, lady! And you reminded me I need to schedule a sitter so we can actually have another date night! 🙂

  3. Alexandra says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I absolutely love this clutch! I have pinned and shared. Great little project, and best of all – no sewing machine required!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you so much, Alexandra!! I really appreciate it! 🙂

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