The Home Guard Clutch Bags pattern by Charlie's Aunt is a vintage inspired clutch with features of the 1940's including military styling! There are 2 designs included in this pattern - View 1 has 3 contrasting fabrics and View 2 has an alternative flap and front pocket. Finished size is approximatley 8" H x 14" W. This purse pattern is also available in a downloadable format at our sister site, epursepatterns.com
Materials Needed:
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VIEW 1:
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1/4 yard (25cm) of 45" (115cm) wide exterior fabric #1 (back and side fronts)
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1/4 yard of 45" wide exterior fabric #2 (for center front panel and lining)
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1/4 yard of 45" wide exterior fabric #3 (flap)
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1/3 yard (30cm) of 36: (92cm) wide sew-in craft interfacing (for bag)
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1/4 yard of 36" wide fusible interfacing (for flap)
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1 magnetic snap set
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1 large button 2" (5cm) in diameter to trim flap
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Optional handle measuring no more than 5" (13cm) across plus piece of fusible web approximately 3" x 6" (8cm x 15cm) for handle tabs
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VIEW 2:
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1/3 yard (30cm) of 54" (140cm) or 1/2 yard (50cm) of 45" (115cm) wide exterior fabric
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1/3 yard of 36" (92cm) wide lining fabric
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1/3 yard of 36" wide sew-in craft interfacing (for the bag)
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1/4 yard (25cm) of 36" (92cm) wide fusible interfacing (for flap)
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1 magnetic snap set
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2 large buttons 1 1/2" (35mm) diameter to trim flap