Amongst all the fashion DIY projects that we’re done so far, this tutorial on how to make your own transparent clutch has got to be the easiest. It’s fast, easy and reaps the most reward for such little effort put in. There is absolutely NO sewing required. 
It is in the style of the Furoshiki Shiki by Samira Boon which I came across while reading Love Aesthetics .
For this DIY tutorial, you will need:
- Vinyl ➔I got mine from a local sundries store, about S$18 a metre and 1mm thick
- Rotary cutter ➔ I find it easier and neater to cut with a rotary cutter.
- Cutting mat ➔ I doubt the rotary cutter would work very well unless you use a cutting mat.
- Ruler
- Markers ➔ Make sure they’re not permanent markers!
To start, you need to make markings on the vinyl. Helpful diagram below!
You can actually make this clutch in any size to fit your iPad, laptop or book. You’re essentially cutting out a cross made up of 5 rectangles of the same size.
I marked the corners so there isn’t so many ink markings before I cut.
Cut out the vinyl carefully using the rotary cutter and ruler.
After you’re done, just fold everything inwards. The nature of the vinyl material ensures that everything “sticks” together. It might not be stick after some time due to an accumulation of dust on the surface of the vinyl. Wiping it with a damp lint free cloth should fix everything.
I had some material left over from making the clutch so I made an iPhone holder!
I even went on to make a namecard holder. Everything took less than an hour. Try it out this weekend!
this is genius!!!
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Arissa replied on May 30th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I agree, Samira Boon is an absolute genius for creating a design so simple and beautiful.
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OH MY GOSH THANK YOU! I have seen the clutch on Love Aesthetics too and have been searching hi and low for something similar (even thought of Daiso). I can’t wait to try out this tutorial by you. Thank you so much!
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Arissa replied on May 30th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
You’re welcome! Hit us up with a tweet or comment when you’ve done so! We would love to see your version.
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I suddenly feel nostalgic for those plastic envelopes we used to carry to school in kindergarten.
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Arissa replied on May 30th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Hmm, I don’t remember plastic envelopes when I was in kindergarten but I am oddly drawn to transparent accessories!
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great tutorial! will attempt to diy it, if i can lug my lazy butt to artfriend or popular. you iphone cover looks cool! may i ask where you got it?
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Arissa replied on June 1st, 2012 at 9:00 am
I got it from a shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Interesting! I’ll try this!
xx lovefashion – clozette.com
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Gorgeous! Love the clutch, it looks like it was bought off the shelf! I really should try this out!
x
Fal
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Arissa replied on June 7th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Thanks Fal.
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This looks awsome and its so simple. Love
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Which store did you get the vinyl from?
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Hi there! May I know where you get the vinyl from?
Because I’ve been looking for it but to no avail
Thanks!!!
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Love your blog! just started following xx
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Hello,
which shop did you get the vinyl from?
Thanks!
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