Gather Me Up Clutch by Two Pretty Poppets

Gather Me Up Clutch by Two Pretty Poppets

We're doing a lot of self-care sewing and showing how we are BEAUTIFUL in so many ways, but sometimes we're not ready to commit to sewing a garment for ourselves. Or we want to sew for someone else, but it's hard with measurements and curves and such. This is where handbags come in! Who doesn't love a fun clutch or handbag? Today we have the Gather Me Up Clutch by Two Pretty Poppets, sewn up and reviewed by Sarah and Raedene! 

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The Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags

The Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags

Ok, I will admit that until December I had only made one bag and a couple totes... I sew clothes, I love sewing clothes, I understand clothes and all the notions that you need to make them.  I wouldn't say that I am 'scared' of bags and wallets; but I have certainly been put off by all the different interfacings, hardware, and of course the time consuming nature of many of them.  But all of that has changed in the last month!!!  With just the tiniest bit of education - particularly in how easy it is get hardware for each project - I have suddenly been on a bag making spree.  And by 'spree', I mean 1 backpack, 1 wallet, and the Necessary Clutch Wallet...but hey, it is a start!

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