Postman Clutch Bag Sewing Pattern

The Postman is a structured classic envelope clutch …

⇾ Pieced front panel – topstitching to add definition

⇾ Fold over design helps secure your small items such as your keys

⇾ Magnetic closure

⇾ Interior zippered pocket for extra security

⇾ Option to attach your favourite strap and wear as a shoulder bag, or even as a crossbody 

⇾ External ‘false bottom’ for added structure

Skill Level…

The Postman Clutch is an adventurous beginner and beyond sewing pattern. 

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Pattern Features:

⇾ The Postman Clutch sewing pattern is a downloadable sewing pattern which includes clear instructions with step-by-step photos to guide you from start to finish. You will receive 3 .pdf files (A4, Letter, and A0 Copyshop).

⇾ ALL pattern pieces (even rectangles) are included in the .pdf files.

⇾ The pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial for you to sew along to, with extra tips and hints for making your bags.

Skills building techniques…

✓ Cutting and sewing mirrored triangle pattern pieces

✓ Using stabiliser and interfacing

✓ Fabric piecing

✓ Turn-through bag construction

✓ Top stitching!

✓ Creating a lined zippered pocket inside a bag

Approximate finished measurements Width – 9 1/2″ (24 cm) Height – 5 1/4″ (13.5 cm) Depth – 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm)

Materials and (optional) supplies – Measurements are WOF (width of fabric)

Exterior fabric – 1/2 yard (0.4 m)

Accent panel – 1/3 yard (0.2 m)

Lining fabric – 1/2 yard (0.5 m)

Fusible light/medium weight woven interfacing …

Pellon Shapeflex SF-101 1 1/3 yards (1.2 m) OR Vlieseline G700 2/3 yards (0.6 m)

Fusible foam e.g. Vlieseline Style-vil Fix – 1/2 yard (0.5 m)

Decovil light – approx. 3″ x 10″ (5 cm x 20 cm)

Hardware

1 x Magnetic snap

9″ (22 cm) #5 or #3 nylon coil zipper with pull

Optional – 2 x small riveted D-ring connectors (bootlace connectors) and chain strap. The rivets which come with these usually have a very short post so I would recommend using larger rivets which fit through the hole of the connectors. I use my usual 8mm x 8 mm cap and post rivets.

Optional Supplies

Fabric glue pen and/or quilter’s double sided tape

Rivet setting tools

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern, NOT a physical item. Digital purchases are non-refundable.