The Claire Fold-over Clutch was my very first published pattern just over a year ago. I can’t believe it’s been that long already. I put my own twist on the popular bag style with a large easy access pocket on the back and the simple use of leather one side of the bag – making it easier to sew. You can read more about my design here and see lots of different versions with #clairefoldoverclutch on Instagram.
My designs are meant to be practical, but also chic enough to work with new trends and fashion with just a change of fabric. This is the case with the Claire. Although it was written to use both fabric and leather, I thought it would be fun to make a full leather version — in cobalt blue for a real statement bag. This blue leather is pretty edgy and gave me rock ‘n roll vibes right away. So, I thought a guitar strap would give the bag a new look all on it’s own…even after making dozens of other Claire Fold-over Clutches!
This amazing woven tapestry-like ribbon was found at a yard sale a few years ago. I think I bought it for $1-2 and was drawn to the bright blue edges contrasting against that moody floral motif. I like mixing up new and old looks, so this trim was definitely all me. The leather was picked up from a destash group and so I was able to grab an amazing deal. The seller was getting out of her baby shower business and had so many pretty pieces of leather to get rid of. Her loss was definitely my gain!
Guitar For Thought — Do It Yourself Strap Locks
Make the Claire Fold-over Clutch To make the bag itself, you will need the pattern and instructions from my shop here. The main modification I made was to use leather on both sides of the exterior, instead of just one. (I would only recommend this ONLY if you have a machine strong enough to handle all of the layers.) But if you are just beginning, try out an all fabric version or one with very thin leather/vinyl.
Since the bag is made of solid color all around, I made sure to add in some accents and interest with metal. I used metal zippers (which I actually installed at the wrong places — I should definitely remember to read my own instructions…but I thought going from memory was good enough. Wrong!) If I was using fabric, I would have swapped out the zippers, but with leather, the needle holes are permanent and I didn’t want to mess with all of that and just moved on! In light of my zipper faux pas, I added a line of rivets along the top zipper (through the lining) to play with the same edgy feel of the cobalt leather. What do you think?
Make the Guitar Strap For the strap, you will need the pattern pieces below. I drafted the ends for 1 1/2″ or 2″ wide straps. Anything else more narrow won’t give you that guitar-strap, but feel free to widen/narrow the pattern for your own look! Click here for Strap End Templates In addition to basic sewing notions, you will also need:
Old Braided Style Guitar Strap
Instructions: 1. Use the templates to cut out pattern pieces based on whether you have 1 1/2″ wide or 2″ wide strap. You will have (2) Strap ends and (2) Reinforcements.
4. Take Ribbon and center it on one half of the Strap End with wrong sides together, aligning it to the Reinforcement.
5. Flip the other side of the Strap End up so it is folded in half with wrong sides together, encasing the clasp. Clip or glue together. Repeat with other Strap End.
Make A Left After The Milky Way — Linny Kenney
6. Use your Zipper Foot to sew a seam to secure the Strap End onto the Swivel Clasp, sewing as close to the clasp as possible. Back-stitch well. Repeat for the other Strap End.
7. Switch to a Teflon or Walking Foot and top-stitch each Strap End together with the Ribbon using the stitch guide on the template. Repeat with other Strap End.
It doesn’t stop here! I’ve been seeing beautiful striped belt strappings used on designer bags like here on my Pinterest page. I’m already planning out my spring bags with these looks! You can use this same method to easily update any bag for the changing seasons or add new life to a great hand-me-down or thrifted find. The options are really endless. Enjoy and let me know how you like the tutorial!!!
Snugglebug University: Diy Personalized Guitar Strap
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Ravelry: Dreamweaver Guitar Strap Pattern By Knitted Moon Designs
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.At our house, the roles have always been clearly defined between my husband and me. Sewing is not just a hobby for me, it is also part of my daily work in my job as a member of the BERNINA Education Team. My husband, on the other hand, is a freelance photographer and sound engineer. The only thing our professions have in common is that my chaos in the thread box looks something like the tangle of cables under his table.
So far so good, but this clear division is gradually breaking down and I’m having to get used to the fact that I now have to share my sewing machines with him more often. At first he was just impressed with the technology, creating his first embroidered T-shirts.
He then gradually discovered the possibilities of using it to make other things, and his own projects followed, such as a personalized guitar strap, a rain cover for a backpack and a carrying aid for cameras. Most of the time, these projects arise from a need, in other words, he needs something and cannot find anything that meets his expectations, or he recycles some of the many materials that we have in the basement.
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While I have the benefit of traditional sewing training and will unpick a seam if it is not sewn super-accurately, my husband has a more relaxed attitude. He thinks pins are a pain, but at least I was able to convince him that fabric clips are a better alternative than a staple gun. But despite all this, I admit that I admire his talent and I am amazed at what he creates on the sewing machine.
During the time working from home, the idea came up of making short videos of his projects. Many people find that when they are starting out, they need a little help with sewing or they are just looking for new, simple ideas. And as you can imagine, this meant that I also had to swap roles and was now behind the camera instead of behind the sewing machine, always looking for the ideal shooting angle. And I had to learn how best to place the lights to create optimal lighting for the set. Not as easy as the sewing machine, where you just turn on the machine and the work area is immediately brightly lit.
We started with the guitar strap project, which is really easy to sew and can be made on the bernette 35, for example. Simply choose a cotton fabric that you like, iron it into shape and sew it onto the webbing. Finally, attach the leather parts and you can switch off the sewing machine and turn on your guitar amplifier. You can find detailed instructions in the video below.
Ravelry: 5 Step Guitar Strap Pattern By Steph L Layland
We did it, the strap has been fitted to the guitar and the first video is ready. Are you excited about the result? Then take a look now.
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