Have a Chic Weekend: 12 Quick & Easy Custom Clutches to Make Yourself

Oh, how I love a good clutch! I have a vintage collection given to me by a friend over the past decade and 50¢ thrift store favorites that I don’t have to worry about treating too gently. So, you’d think I wouldn’t need every single one of these DIY confetti-filled, fringed, tasseled, and pom pom-ed clutches… but I definitely do.

Grab some real deal leather, or some faux variety if you prefer, and fashion yourself a little something pretty to tuck under your arm when you leave the house with your bare essentials.

Here’s a classic envelope clutch: polished, professional, chic—and no sewing required.

You might think straw accessory season has passed, but make this one while you dream of next summer (or your next vacation, if you’re a lucky duck who goes on tropical getaways in the dead of winter).

I always need more pouches but never want to pay for them. Once you master this project, you can make yourself a bunch with all different designs.

You only need 1 yard total of fabric, so the real cost of this project will be getting addicted to tassel-making.

The world needs more sparkly hearts, so make this expressive clutch and spread the love.

You could tell yourself that you’re making this for New Year’s Eve, but feel free to carry it every day that needs a little confetti.

Here’s one for the kiddies—and kitties! I know several cat lovers (of all ages) who need one of these, but this is a great project to make with kids, and you could easily adapt it to puppies if that’s more their style.

This project combines the elegance of an envelope clutch with the softness and casualness of cotton.

You can paint or print canvas specifically for this project, or you can upcycle regrettable paintings from your past!

So cute! So classic! So much sewing…

This tutorial transforms a cheap, unloved, suede thrift store jacket or skirt into a fabulously fringy bag.