The 30 Minute Letter Clutch

Well that was done very quickly! The clutch was very simple, I just chose the size of cardboard, cut the fabric out around it with enough room for seam allowances. It probably could have been done so that it was tighter on the board, but I fixed that by sewing the extra down over the opening edges. Pretty good for a 30 minute project!

Open outside. I chose the gold ribbon. It was my grandmother's and then my mom's.

Open inside. There is potential to add pockets and a pencil holder.

The finished project!

Spring is Here!

Well, I am finally finished classes for the year! HORRAY! I decided I would take this afternoon off before I start studying tomorrow.

So tonight I am going to attempt to construct a clutch/folder. I am planning to use it for keeping the letters we write to each other at work (it is a living history museum, so this is normal).
Anyhow, here are the pictures of the materials.

Cardboard for stability!

Cream and rust coloured fabric for the outside cover.

Cream Lining.

I am going to use a ribbon or leather lace to keep tie the folder shut. I am leaning towards the gold ribbon.