Pretty Pleats Evening Clutches

SUPPLIES & TOOLS: • Simplicity ® pattern 4117: View E • Follow pattern for fabric choice & yardage for lining & interfacing. 1 1 • 2 ⁄2 yds black 1 ⁄2" knife-pleat trim • 7 JHB ® gold & gemstone buttons Simplicity Pattern #4117 • Fabri-Tac ® adhesive • Hook-&-loop fastener dots or large snap • Sewing machine & basic sewing supplies s • Pre-made handle or chain e h c

t DIRECTIONS: WS = Wrong side(s) RS = Right side(s) ZEBRA BUTTON PURSE u

l 1. Cut out lining, interfacing & purse fabric following Follow supply guidelines above with following substitution:

c pattern instructions . Don’t cut out handle or tab. 7 • 1 ⁄8" half-ball covered button blank replaces gold buttons

g 2. Cut 12" of trim for tab. Fold in half, WS together;

n Glue. Allow to dry. i DIRECTIONS : Refer to photo. n 3. Assemble purse according to pattern instructions. Fuse 1. Cut out lining, interfacing & purse fabric according to e trim tab, inserting raw edge into seam allowance. pattern instructions. Fold bottom of pattern pieces under v 1 e 4. Turn purse RS out; press. 1 ⁄4" before cutting to reshape purse.

® s 5. Glue trim around inside edge of purse, beginning at 2. Weave trim in & out on face of purse. Fabri-Tac or t back, so top pleated edge is visible above top edge. sew in place. a e

l 6. Cut trim with 1/2" allowance. Fold under raw edge; 3. Assemble purse according to pattern instructions.

p glue. Glue end over beginning raw edge. Allow to dry. 4. Sew snap or dot inside purse to keep it closed.

y 7. Repeat with trim on outside of purse starting in back so 5. Cover button with lining or fabric; follow package t t pleated edge barely covers top of purse.Finish end as instructions. e in Step 6. r 6. Cut off 1 side of pleats on remaining trim. Gather first

p 8. With remaining trim make a spiral, tack. Sew spiral on 6" of trim into circle with running stitch. Continue to end of trim tab. Sew button to center. Sew decorative wind trim for desired fullness while sewing or gluing. buttons onto middle spiral trim. Tuck under raw end. Sew on snap or hook-&-loop dot. 9. Sew snap or hook-&-loop dot under tab closure. 10. Add handle or chain. 2 Created by Wrights ® l e

v Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary Approximate Crafting Time: 2 hrs e l reorder: idea center sewing #25

Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. l l Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. i