If you already know how to sew a pouch, sewing a clutch will be just as easy. And if you don’t know yet, don’t worry—I’ll teach you.

In this Piccadilly clutch or bag tutorial,you will learn fundamental sewing techniques that will be useful for many other projects. You’ll see step by step how to install zippers precisely, join the lining with the outer fabric, and finish corners and edges for a professional-looking result. You will also learn how to turn the piece while closing openings discreetly, attach snap closures, and adapt the design to transform a coin purse into a bag by adding loops or straps. Finally, I’ll show you how to press and set the seams, ensuring your project is sturdy, polished, and ready to use.

What makes this clutch special?

At first glance, you might think this model isn’t any different from the ones you’ve seen a thousand times, and yes, it is similar—but what really makes it special is that you will have sewn it yourself,using the fabric you like best and the finishes you prefer. Additionally, you will learn how to make a clutch from scratch,allowing you to use fabric scraps and replicate it as many times as you want, creating unique and personalized designs each time. You can also use it as a mini bag by adding loops on the sides, or even turn it into a belt bag, just like Sewbonico did with theirs ,Piccadilly version as a bag and a belt bag.

What will you learn by sewing this pattern?

  • You will learn how to finish the ends of a zipper to adjust it to the length you need and make the ends look neat.
  • How to sew the openings you left for turning the fabric in a discreet way.
  • How to sew a snap closure so that the thread looks neat and matches the rest of the project.
  • How to turn the clutch into a bag by adding loops at a specific point in the construction process.

I’ll make it easy for you.

  • If you want to learn how to do all this using the same pattern shown in the tutorial , below in the image I’m leaving you the link so you can get it easily.
  • In this image, you can see a different version of the clutch shown in the tutorial, but the construction process is exactly the same.The only difference is the closure: in the tutorial model, I used a snap closure.
  • In the PDF instructions, you will find a step-by-step explanation of how to attach the type of closure shown in this photo.

A wide variety of options to close your clutch or bag

  • Choose the closure that best suits your style: you have plenty of options.
  • In this tutorial, I show you two examples—the staple closure and the snap closure—but the alternatives don’t end there.
  • You can choose a Velcro closure,a magnetic snap,a turn-lock closure,sew on a decorative ribbon, or even leave your clutch without a closure if you prefer a simpler design.

Whatever your choice, remember one fundamental thing: decide on the type of closure and its placement before sewing the entire clutch. This will help you avoid having to undo stitches later, which could damage the fabric and affect the final finish.

And with all this explained, I invite you to watch the tutorial. I hope you enjoy it and that very soon you feel inspired to put it into practice. Let’s get started!

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Note: The sewing process shown in the video is personal and indicative. This is how I sewed it. There are other processes to reach the same result and here I explain one of them. Include your own solutions or add new details that do not appear in the video. It is possible that you have sewn something similar in some occasion and that you have done some part of the process in a different way. All options are valid. I advise you to try several and then decide which one you find most comfortable to sew.