My inspiration for this project came from Katherine in this super pretty pink outfit with the smashing bold statement clutch.


My Version DIY Floral Clutch
Materials Required
Thrifted Fabric Clutch in solid colour (Make sure the material is easy to sew through, leather is hard to sew through but pleather isn’t.)
Assorted beads, fabric/silk flowers, brooches, sequins
Needle and thread
Nylon jewellery thread
Some of the brooches I used are vintage.
I made some of the fabric flowers by hand.
Steps
1. Prep your bag – I had to remove the plastic beads on the front of this thrifted bag.
2. Gather your materials and start to put together flowers and arrange them on your bag staggered with brooches.
3. Stitch on each embellishment by hand.
Tips
To choose your colour scheme simply pile a bunch of silk flowers/fabric/brooches on a table and then whittle out which ones don’t belong. Alternatively you can look at a scarf, or a pattern in a blouse that you already like and use those colours to give you direction.
This would work well on sequinned clutch.
You can also use vintage earrings by clipping off their backs. I chose to clip off the backs of my brooches and stitch them on, but you could just pin them on.
For the brooches I used nylon jewellery thread. It is strong enough to hold onto the heaviest brooches and clear so you can’t see it.
You could choose to simply hot glue or use E6000 to adhere your embellishments to the clutch and it would take less time, but I prefer sewing them on. I’d hate to have items falling off when I’m walking around or out for the night.
I started out in one corner and worked my way across the bag.
For making your own burned satin fabric flowers this is a good tutorial.
The purchased silk flowers were disassembled and then I replaced their centres with beads.
Skirt – consignment (similar but more of a gun metal finish), Peplum top – Zara (sim only much cheaper than what I paid), Sandals – TJ Maxx – (sim) Necklace & Clutch – handmade
I want to make another one of these as a gift. I really enjoyed the creative process.
I’m keeping my eyes peeled while thrifting for a gold sequinned clutch. It would be fabulous with warm autumn colours.
If you choose to make this on your own please share your results with me! I’d love to see what you create.
Want to see some other fun DIYs? Painted shoes, Fabric covered shoes, Floral Hat
Linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday Your Whims Wednesday
I’ve sewn fake flowers on dresses and bikini tops but I’d never thought of using them to pimp up a bag before. Brilliant idea. It looks great.
Love today’s mermaid skirt and peplum top, You look gorgeous! xxx
Great idea, Suzanne – and fab results. You are so creative – and patient! Love your maxi too. xox
Another great DIY and tutorial Suzanne! Love your finished product!
I have been waiting for this pretty clutch to make an appearance! It is beautiful and the attention to details you put into that purse. Did you add the extra sequins in the flowers? You inspire me to want to do this but I know in reality I am way too lazy.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Bravo, Suzanne! What a beautiful clutch you’ve created.
How fantastic!! Love the outfit, such a pretty flowing skirt – and your clutch is a star of the show! Very inspiring! xxx
Absolutely stunning job Suzanne!! So, so clever. I just don’t seem to have patience enough for this kind of thing nowadays, used to love craft when I was younger x
Your DIY clutch is darling! I love the mix of textures 🙂
I love this project and look forward to trying it out. It would be great for my nine year old daughter too since she is crafty and artsy. I had thought about making statement necklaces but it may be too tricky but handbags look like something I could handle.
How many stitches do you do per flower?
Thanks for the great idea,
Stacey
It would depend on the flower and how I put it together. Maybe 4-5 stitches on average. More on larger flowers and more when I add on the beads.
Glad you liked it!
You look like a goddess in that skirt! And I love the clutch – I will have to thrift a clutch and adorn it this summer using your tips.
This is so cute! You could seriously sell these. I’m not sure I have the patience or skill to make my own, so maybe I’m just hoping you will start selling them…
Fantastic! I needed this! My old purse needs new facelift. Looks beautiful.
Love this sleek silver skirt and I am a huge peplum fan. Great DIY idea, you are very crafty! That is one gene I dont have, the crafty gene, but it is a pretty clutch!!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Suzanne I love it – it’s absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much for the mention, I’m very flattered 🙂
Catherine x
You must have had so much fun making this clutch. I love to do some creative work, but I stink. So I don’t.
Looking very cool and ladylike in this outfit. The flowers on your clutch pop.
Greetje
Such brilliance!! What a great way to use up all the fabric flowers my mother has collected–I”ll send her the link! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Beautiful! I’ve been inspired to do some crafting lately, and I’m always shopping for clutches. Two birds, one stone! A lot of crafts are beyond my skill level, but I do have some experience with handsewing and mending. Maybe I can handle this! Thanks for the inspiration! Yours is totally in your colors, too!
<3 Liz
http://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com
Awesome tutorial and inspiration behind the clutch! I love how you thought to re-cycle a clutch by adding decor–it’s a creative way to imitate another one as well as being able to pick your own colors. Did you use a leather needle or opted for something else when sewing them on by hand?
I just used a regular needle here. The clutch is made out of pleather and very easy to sew through.
I just used a regular needle here. The clutch is made out of pleather and very easy to sew through.
A succesfull and creative ‘pimp’, as I would call this! 😉
That clutch is so gorgeous. And you need to stop it…your smokin’ hot and have mad creative skills too! We may be secret sisters separated at birth, but I so did not get any sort of craftiness gene, lol. 🙂
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
This is just amazing. I have been looking at ways to revamp my old clutch and this is the perfect solution. Thanks for sharing.
❤ Amena.
http://www.fashionopolis.in
Oh…my gosh, I LOVE this!! Your outfit is stunning too! I think this DIY is something I could actually do. Thanks for sharing!
Darlene
http://whosaprettygirl.com