Making a Date Night Clutch using Bosal In-R-Form by Robin Bogaert October 16, 2019 written by Robin Bogaert October 16, 2019 883 Happy Wednesday! Yesterday I finished off making the library tote. Today and over the next few days, I’ll discuss how to make a smaller clutch bag with the Bosal In-R-Form stabilizer. This compact Date Night Clutch bag looks like it has been purchased in a store all because the Bosal In-R-Form gives such polished, structured results. I’ll also share how to make a zipper facing so that the zipper is embedded in the lining (looks oh so gorgeous) with a hidden pocket and how to make removable straps with D rings and swivel hook toggles. This time I’m using Bosal In-R-Form double sided fusible. I also made the Date Night Clutch as a bridal clutch, so this original pattern is totally transformable and versatile. Follow along over the next 3 days to see how awesome Bosal In-R-Form stabilizer truly is. First I want to show you my bridal clutch version of this bag. My daughter had a bridal shower in September and I made this bag with the addition of custom hand sewn beading and lace. Bridal shops were asking in excess of $200+ for bridal bags and I knew Bosal In-R-Form would help me stay on track with my budget. Bridal Clutch made from The Date Night clutch pattern with custom lace and beading. Bosal In-R-Form is wonderful! Introducing The Date Night Clutch The Date Night Clutch made the same as the bridal clutch. The inside of The Date Night Clutch with a faced zipper pocket, magnetic snap, swivel hooked toggles, D ring removable straps, more room in it than you would think. materials 20″ [50cm] of outer fabric (fabric featured is from Banyan Batiks Alilah, Coral in black and white) 20″ [50cm] of lining fabric (fabric featured is from Banyan Batiks Alilah, Coral in coral and white) 1 pkg of Bosal In-R-Form Double Sided Fusible Stabilizer Rectangle of light weight woven fusible interacting – 8″W x 20½”L (bag) + piece 2″W x 8½”L (zipper facing)+ piece 1″W x 25″L (strap) + 2 pieces 4½”W x 7″L for bag sides. 7″ zipper to match your fabric (2) ½” UNIQUE sewing metal D-rings (1) ½” UNIQUE SEWING Magnetic Snap (2) ½” UNIQUE SEWING Swivel Hooks thread to match your fabric seam ripper Date Night Clutch pattern for front flap shaping Supplies needed for The Date Night Clutch Cutting Instructions Cut one 9″W x 21″L from Bosal In-R-Form Double Sided Fusible Stabilizer Cut one 8½”W x 20½”L woven interfacing Cut one 2″W x 8½”L of woven fusible interfacing for zipper facing Cut one 1″W x 25″L of woven fusible interfacing for bag strap Cut two 4½”W x7″L of woven fusible interfacing for bag sides Cut one 10″W x 21½”L of outer fabric for outside of bag Cut one 10″W x 21½”L of lining fabric for lining of bag Cut one 8″W x 11L of lining fabric for zipper pocket Cut one 2″W x 8½”L of lining for zipper facing Cut two 5″W x 7½”L for each of lining and outer fabric for bag sides Cut two 4½”W x 7″L Bosal In-R-Form Double Sided Fusible Stabilizer for bag sides Cut one 2″W x 4″L of lining for strap anchors Cut one 2¼”W x 26″L of outer fabric for bag strap Once all the cutting is complete the bag is ready to sew, let’s start with some of the smaller components. How to make the strap anchors Using the 2″W x 4″L piece of lining fabric, fold it in half and press along the length as shown. First step in preparing the strap anchors, ironed in half. Press the raw edges towards the pressed center fold as shown. Raw edges pressed towards the center fold. Press one folded edge towards the other and top stitch the anchor strap ⅛” in along each side. One folded edge pressed towards the other Top stitch the anchor fabric as shown. Anchor strap top stitched. Cut the anchor strap in half and feed each piece through a UNIQUE SEWING ½” D Ring, fold fabric as shown, sew a line of sewing ⅛” from the the raw edges and set aside. Anchor strap fed through UNIQUE SEWING ½” D ring and strap anchors stitched to hold. Making straps for the clutch Tuck in the short ends of the strap fabric (2¼”W x 26″L) ¼” to the wrong side of the fabric and iron, fuse the 1″ x 25″ piece of interfacing down the center. The method for making the straps is the same as the anchor straps- ironing, folding and top stitching. Please refer to the method above. Straps for the Date Night Clutch How to add the swivel hooks The strap is fed through the bottom of the UNIQUE SEWING Swivel Hook and top stitched ⅛” from the end of strap folded onto itself, much like the anchor straps and D rings. Swivel hook is ready to top stitch. The cutting, strap anchors and strap for the bag is now complete, what are straps without a bag? Visit back tomorrow when I show how to embark on the next steps of this clutch making process and I’ll show how easy it is to make a faced, neat and tidy looking zipper pocket. Until then happy sewing! This is part 3 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 2: How to attach magnetic snaps and making the easiest tote pocket ever Go to part 4: Applying Bosal In-R-Form and hardware to the Date Night Clutch [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs281Alilahbags and accessoriesBanyan BatiksBosal In-R-Formfabricsfree patternsnotionsQuilting Clever ClipsSewing Magnetic Snapsunique FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Robin Bogaert Robin Bogaert is a long arm quilter, creator and blogger at quiltingintheloft.com and has many years of quilting experience. Robin was the past owner of a quilt shop in Windsor, Ontario and now resides in Waterloo. Robin's roots in quilting are traditional, however she appreciates modern quilt design as well and considers the focus of work to be designing, teaching, trunk shows, free motion quilting, ruler work and thread painting. In addition to her passion for sharing all things quilting, Robin is busy with pattern design and sells her patterns on her website and with Craftsy.com. Robin was featured in the Summer 2016 and 2017 (Canada 150th) edition of Quilters’ Connection Magazine and is a new guest contributor at QUILTsocial.com. previous post How to attach magnetic snaps and making the easiest tote pocket ever next post Applying Bosal In-R-Form and hardware to the Date Night Clutch YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... 6 easy steps to assemble a quilt using... 5 simple sewing notions make fun blocks for... Use hook and loop tape to make peek-a-boo... 5 easy steps to make chenille fabric 4 easy steps to create texture in a... WHY Hemline Gold quilting tools are made to... Oliso M3Pro project iron – the perfect travelling... Quilting tools to help with everyday needs OLFA rotary cutter and rulers for quilters on... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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