The corners get tricky, try to round the zipper instead of creating corners. But this idea is so creative that we couldt resist it. We love adding diy pieces to our wardrobe and this clutch is a new favorite. Make sure youre covering the fore, top and bottom edges of the book and do this on both sides. Due to some technical problems at boho hq yesterday i wasnt able to bring you yesterdays diy tutorial, however it has now all been fixed, so better late then never im delighted to welcome back laura from the mrs makes to the blog. I love all things covered in sawdust, paint, wood chips and glue. I saw this ages ago somewhere and just came up with my own method of doing it if you make one of t. The book cover is made in a few steps and then adhered to the outside. Its basically a giant zipper pouch all angled and ready for a night out on the town. I was so enamored with her playful patterns and cheerful colors.
Its from a new online fabric shop called modern yardage. What season is not the perfect time to rock a clutch. Our creative community loves to learn how to create moments that matter for our friends and. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. You can use some old case for sunglasses, wooden box, jewelry box etc.
Im a 26 year old from the beautiful state of texas. This book clutch was created by alison hill, who is a designer from uk. So the best way to have a new clutch and save some money is to do it by yourself. So when i saw this nerdy chic book clutch diy from caught on a whim, i knew it was only a matter of time before i was toting around my own and showing it off to everyone i know. Diy fold over clutch with ribbon detail haberdashery fun. So, your personal stylist today wants to share with you 17 fashionableread the rest. I bet hollowed out books could be used as a whole score of storage devices. Here is a cute little clutch you can make out of your old favorite book. I was just doing some spring cleaning and debating whether to toss my old magazines or salvage my favorite looks for some sort of project this may be it. The high cost also makes it ripe for diy possibilities. Diy art journal tutorial for beginners step by step.
Today laura is showing us how to make this super cute clutch bag. Book clutch how to make a book clutch bag decorating. I think there are endless things you could use these books for though. Diy book clutch tutorial diy projects by big diy ideas. The post diy tutorial clutch bag appeared first on boho weddings. Its sure to be a conversation starter wherever you take it and youll get. I personally get more creative when faced with old items im about to throw away.
Fold over clutch with ribbon detail in diy projects, fabric on 251114 today im working with renaissance ribbons and sharing my southwestern fold over clutch. How to make a diy book clutch for your ootd diy projects. Heres a novel purse that is perfect for the bibliophile in your life. I live here with boyfriend of 9 years and our two kids and our rescue cat named tippy. No need to throw them away girls, or even place them in a dusty old box, it is time to get creative and turn your old notebook into a clutch.
If you want to use a textbook for your book purse, i have a sheet of them you can download in my mini book tutorial. Yes, yes, i hear you, i hear angry comments about the deterioration of books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Caught on a whim really outdid herself on this one when she came up with the idea. Clutch, by new york times columnist paul sullivan, is a well written examination of what makes a person perform despite stress. Good thing i found a way to breathe new life into them by turning them into diy book clutch. Of course we were inspired by our favorite girl, kate spade, but this version wont.
I like this idea of creating a book clutch so much that i decided to try to create. But, when i scoured the internet for a good tutorial, i couldnt find a method that pleased me. Supply4bag is an online bag and purse making supplies store based in hongkong, china. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Have a look at this tutorial by i spy diy for some. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a paper clutch in under 180 minutes by collage with pva glue, clutch, and comic book. This wall decoration doesnt require a lot of technical skill, but it does require some time and a good eye for design.
The fabulous redo uses up fabric scraps and an old cosmetic bag. Just choose which one you like and size it appropriately. Then youll eventually love this diy book cover clutch. Have another fun diy project that you think deserves to make it onto the fabulist. Most women like to buy clutches and they always spend a large sum of money buying the clutches or other kinds of bags. That matter of time ended up being a matter of months yes, many, many months. Place weight on top of the book and allow to dry 34 hours. Buy products related to book clutch purse products and see what customers say about book clutch purse products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Homemade book clutch homemade books, book clutch, diy. Whether you need a great carry all or a fabulous clutch for evening you cant go wrong with any of these. You might have noticed that book bagsquite literally bags that are made to look like booksare. Following the perimeter of the book, glue the zipper leaving about 12 inch margin. I love things that are quirky, and if they boarder on the nerdy side of quirky i love them even more. Place wax paper in on the inside of both covers and halfway through the pages of the book.
Make this purse out of an old preferably cheap and unloved book. Weve got an awesome way for you to display your favorite antique book covers. Or even your old vintage childhood books, you know the ones that look like theyre for grownups, but they have such a colorful cover. Im not even going to tell you guys how much i love books, you probably get it by now. Thanks for sharing these amazing photos in my blog. Start by gluing the end of the zipper to the top of the book. Now i know some of you might be shaking your head about the thought of ruining a book, but this diy clutch allows you rock that beautifully. Diy clutch diy turn an old book into a new purse diy clutch. It would be perfect for a formal even or just a night out with the girls.
This simple diy fold over clutch goes together super fast too. The bag you carry speaks volumes about you, so why not create your own with one of these diy bag tutorials. Diy evening clutch tutorial by chanda nielsen may 31, 2016 22k views. But why wasting a bunch of money when you can make one for yourself. I turned the book clutch into a stationary set and a baking kit. This fun bag tutorial teaches you how to recycle an old book and transform it into a stylish clutch that makes a statement with any outfit.
How to diy an old book into a new clutch stylecaster. Supplies youll need to turn a book to a diy book clutch. Now i know some of you might be shaking your head about the thought of ruining a book, but this diy clutch allows you rock that beautifully embossed cover and the pages still stay intact. It all started when i stumbled across leah singhs line of cute, colorful clutches, and then it took off like a goosed duck from there. If you are a lover of books you will really love this tutorial. Here is finally the tutorial showing how i created the art journal as seen being used on my channel. Diy book cover clutch and bag the perfect gift idea for. Turn an old book into a new purse a beautiful mess. The following 10 diy hard clutches are all so cool and easy to make. How to make a book clutch i wanted to make one of my own, to upcycled an old book or, perhaps i should say recycle, since an old book is already quite a lovely and useful thing.
So this is my first diy post and i have to warn you its a very basic tutorial so you have minimal exposure to my bad instructions. It is an altered book which means it is made from an existing book. This is diy book clutch tutorial has been reprinted from a site that is no longer online. The fold over clutch pattern is so simple to make that you could easily make one to match every outfit you own. Olympia letans handmade embroidered book clutches are so perfectly and quaintly quirky that i immediately fell in love. If the owner would like this removed, please email me. So, i had this idea to make a book with a secret compartment, then this idea developed into a clutch bag, because i thought i would get more use out of it this way. Felt clutch diy clutch handmade clutch diy purse clutch purse 30 diy christmas gifts homemade christmas handmade gifts for her diy gifts. Insert the rice paper at the back of the front cover, middle of the book and at the back of the back cover. Book clutchbook pursediy purse from bookmake a book. Before after diy book jewelry box or maybe a secret hiding spot. Book lovers everywhere will love showing off their love of reading and their sense of style with this diy zipper book clutch. For cocktail parties, wedding weekends, and the like, every stylish gal needs her goto clutch.
But maybe youre up for a weekend project that doesnt involve going to 10 boutiques all over the city to find the right one. This project was inspired by some great book clutch designs on etsy check out these book handbags by rokkihandbags. The book clutch is a unique purse that will keep everyone guessing. Even a simple leather tassel can add a little sumthin sumthin to your diy no sew clutch. That makes a book clutch an official fashion trend. Fashionable literature purses the runway diy book clutch is geekchic diy book clutch such a great idea. Talk about a fantastic sewing and embroidery machine in one. This book clutch is the perfect little thing to carry to a party for stashing your necessities while meeting new friends and finding kindred spirits. Store your keys, cell phone, and wallet in this free bag pattern for a night out on the town.
The concept for this clutch has been tumbling around in the back of my mind for months. How to make a purseclutch from a book how to make purses, old. I adhered a piece of scrap fabric on to the foldover portion of the clutch to give it a little more color. The ravenclaw and book nerd in me has to give you a suggestion please use old books that are a little beat out of shape for your book clutch. A big thank you to janome this weeks sponsor of the diy dish. A book clutch makes a super cute gift, and you can fill it with different items to create a gift within a gift. I am in jammu which means i have access to moms boutique and workshop i bought this kutch embroidery fabric from an artist in janpath delhi and have been wanting to make a clutch out of it. Recycling and upcycling different items to create something entirely new is one of the tenets of crafting.