I really love this purse. I think the main reason is because when I look at it, I don't see homemade. Instead, I just see classic, chic, and elegant. When I created this framed clutch, I knew that I wanted to keep my design as simple and clean as possible. I really wanted to show off this lovely fabric, which is a handwoven silk fabric from a village in Thailand. I have never worked with this fabric before and, as I had a limited supply of it, so I was nervous about squandering my opportunity. Luckily, it all worked out, and with the purse frame attached, the results were fantastic. The fabric was a solid color with some texture to it, so my idea was to use a series of folds to create a design. I added the embroidered flowers, using a detached chain stitch, to add a pop of color which matched my lining, and it all came together in one elegant clutch. In fact, I liked it so much, I turned around and quickly made another one.
If the purse frame, makes you think this is a complicating purse to create, let me assure you that it's really not. Once you see how really simple it is to create this look, you'll be pleasantly surprised on how quickly it all comes together. You don't need to be a proficient sewer in order for yours to look like mine. And since this clutch isn't very big, you don't need much fabric to create it. You can get the purse frame for under $10 from your local craft store or online. I think this purse would make a nice gift for a friend or even a bridal party.
I offer a special thanks to Thai Silk Magic for letting me use their beautiful fabric. The silk really was a joy to work with and I loved creating these two very elegant yet distinctive looking framed clutches. Now I just need a sophisticated place to show them off.
Hi, I’m Gracie,
and I really wanna win! but if it’s not meant to be, that’s ok too.
🙂 it’s so beautiful!
((craftstertonian))
I just love this clutch! If I won the fabric I know just the special family member I would gift it to who would so appreciate such elegant silk!
Just leave my name? You don’t want me to like tell you how rad you are or anything? Ok. I’m Jessie!
PS I found you via Craftster.
… and thank you Amnuai, for providing your beautiful fabric for the tutorial!
Love that clutch! Would love to win some of that silk too 🙂
This is the perfect scale project for me! I just did a search on purse frames, and can’t decide between the awesome and ridiculously Victorian styles or the airy, contemporary styles… Thanks for putting this together!
I am proud and delighted to know that our handmade silk was used to create these wonderful clutch purses.
Actually we usually leave a little crushed tapioca nuts in the fabric to ensure it’s easy to work with.
Just a cool water wash will remove it but it’s not necessary unless you want a more softer fabric feel – the colors are all permanent using completely natural dyes.
Many thanks Tova for giving us the opportunity to share a sample of our silk creations with you.
Great video! It really is an elegant clutch! Hope I win the fabric so I can get sewing! 🙂
I really love this little Clutch Purse!!! The silk fabric used looks so rich and the added folds and delicate embroidered details adds such a sweet touch!
Beautiful! I’m just starting to sew again after a long hiatus and looking forward to all of your tutorials. I’m so glad Google sent me to you!