PAT T E R N N O .

1 0 O F T H E V I N TA G E C O L L E C T I O N

An essential bag for a night out on the town; dress it up or

go casual. The Large Clutch option features a turn lock
closure and removable hidden strap. The Mini Wristlet
includes a wristlet strap and magnetic snap closure.
A zippered pocket inside keeps the small things secure.

Large Clutch
11” x 6” x 2.5”

Mini Wristlet
8” x 4” x 2”

marianne
clutch & WRISTLET

When printing, do not select “Fit to Printable Area” or enlarge/shrink in any way.
Always print at “Actual Size” or 100%.
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Instructions & Pattern
Materials Needed:
• 1/3 yard 44” wide quilting weight exterior fabric (1 fat quarter for Mini)
• 1/3 yard 44” wide quilting weight lining fabric (1 fat quarter for Mini)
• 15” x 10” scrap contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl
• 1/3 yard sew-in stiff stabilizer (Pellon Peltex 70)
• 1 1/2 yards fusible woven interfacing
(Pellon Shapeflex SF101) (1 yard for Mini)
• One small turn lock, less than 1” tall (magnetic snap for Mini) Exterior Contrasting Lining Wrong Side
• Two 3/4” swivel clips (Large Clutch only)
• One 1/2” O-ring or D-ring (Mini only)
• 7” all-purpose zipper (5” for Mini) Where to stitch
• Fabric glue (Beacon Fabri-tac) (optional)
• Coordinating thread

1) PREPPING
For the Large Clutch, print pages 14-18, for the Mini Wristlet, print pages 19-21. Cut out all of the
pieces of the pattern. If making the Large Clutch, tape together the Stabilizer B and Stabilizer C
pattern pieces, butting the lines at the corresponding letters. Trace the pieces onto the wrong side
of the exterior and lining fabric and cut out. The text on each pattern piece denotes which
direction the pattern on your fabric should be going. Make sure you cut on the fold of your fabric
where marked. Repeat to cut stabilizer and woven interfacing.

For the Large Clutch, also measure and cut: (width x height)
Shoulder Strap • 3” x 30”, Cut 1 Exterior, Cut 1 Woven Interfacing
Strap Connectors • 1.5” x 6”, Cut 1 Lining, Cut 1 Woven Interfacing
Pocket Panel • 8” x 11”, Cut 1 Lining, Cut 1 Woven Interfacing

For the Mini Wristlet, also measure and cut: (width x height)
Wristlet Strap • 2” x 16”, Cut 1 Exterior, Cut 1 Woven Interfacing
Pocket Panel • 6” x 8”, Cut 1 Lining, Cut 1 Woven Interfacing

Do not fuse interfacing to any of the fabric pieces yet.

All diagrams are for the Large Clutch. If making the Mini Wristlet, measurements are in parentheses.

2) EXTERIOR MAIN PANELS

Pin an exterior Main Panel A to a
contrasting Main Panel B, right sides
together and matching the bottom (longest)
straight edge of A to the top (longest)
straight edge of B. Sew along the matched
edge only at 1/2” seam allowance.

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Repeat to sew the remaining Main Panel A to the remaining Main Panel B. Press the seam
allowances on both downward, against Main Panel B. If using vinyl, apply a little glue underneath the seam
allowance to hold it in place.

Pin the two exterior Main Panels right

sides together and matching all raw edges.
Sew along the bottom straight edge only at
1/2” seam allowance (3/8” seam
allowance for Mini Wristlet), back
stitching at start and stop.

Flip the Main Panels open and wrong side up. Press the seam allowance open.

3) INTERFACING
We need to lay the stabilizer pieces onto the wrong side of the exterior Main Panels. If you have
fabric glue, now is a good time to use it (sparingly). If not, just lay them in place. Start by laying the
Stabilizer A pieces 1/2” from the top curved edge of each Main Panel. Then, lay the Stabilizer B
pieces right below that, about 1/8” from Stabilizer A and 1/2” from each side (for a top closure
that lays flat rather than curves, lay about 1/4” from Stabilizer A). Then lay the one Stabilizer C
centered over the middle (bottom) seam.
Stabilizer B

Stabilizer A
Stabilizer C
Stabilizer B
Stabilizer A

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You cut four woven interfacing pieces from the Lining Main Panel pattern piece. Two of those we
need for the exterior Main Panels; they will hold the stabilizer in place. Lay one Lining Main
Panel interfacing, fusible side down, on the wrong side of one exterior Main Panel over the
stabilizer. The raw edges won’t exactly match as the lining is a bit smaller than the exterior. Just
center it from all raw edges. Fuse in place. Fuse the second Lining Main Panel interfacing to the
other exterior Main Panel, overlapping in the center.

Lining Main Panel Lining Main Panel

Interfacing Interfacing

Flip the Main Panels right side up and top stitch along both sides of the center (bottom) seam,
about 1/8” from the seam. Then, top stitch along the two Main Panel seams, through the
contrasting Main Panel B, about 1/8” from the seam.

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Fuse woven interfacing to the wrong side of the Lining Main Panels, Wristlet Strap (if making the
Mini Wristlet), Shoulder Strap & Connectors (if making the Large Clutch), and Pocket Panel.

4A) CLOSURE (skip to 4B if making the Mini Wristlet)

Using the Main Panel A pattern piece, mark the Turn Lock Placement on the right side of both
Main Panels. Just a small dot will be fine.

Install the male part of the turn lock on the Main Panel that you want to be the front of the bag.
The male part is the one that has the turning mechanism. The turn lock should be centered over
the placement mark. The female (hole) part of the turn lock won’t be installed until the bag is finished but leave the
placement mark.

Placement Turn Lock

Mark

4B) MAGNETIC SNAP (skip to next step if making the Large Clutch)
Using the Main Panel A pattern piece, mark the Female Magnetic Snap Placement on the right
side of one exterior Main Panel. Just a small dot will be fine. This will be the front of the bag.
Install the female part of the magnetic snap on the right side of the Main Panel, centered over the
mark.

Using the Lining Main Panel pattern piece, mark the Male Magnetic Snap Placement on the right
side of one Lining Main Panel. Install the male part of the magnetic snap on the right side of the
Lining Main Panel, centered over the mark.

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5) POCKET
Use the Lining Main Panel pattern piece to mark a vertical center line on the wrong side of a
Lining Main Panel (if making the Mini Wristlet, it should be the Lining Main Panel with a snap
installed). Mark a horizontal 7” x 1/2” box (5” x 1/2” for Mini Wristlet) that is 6.5” up (4.5” for
Mini Wristlet) from the straight bottom edge and goes past the center crease by 3.5” on both
sides (2.5” for Mini Wristlet).

3.5”

6.5”

Now on the RIGHT side of the Lining Main Panel, pin a short edge of the Pocket Panel over the
rectangle you just drew, right side down (the Main Panel and Pocket Panel will be right sides
together) so that the top and side edges are about 1/2” away from the box. We can’t see the box,
but we do know it’s 6.5” up from the bottom edge (4.5” for Mini Wristlet). So the top short edge
of the Pocket Panel should be about 7.5” up (5.5” for Mini Wristlet) from the bottom edge of the
Lining Main Panel.

7.5”

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Flip over so you are looking at the wrong side of the Lining Main Panel, and sew right along the
rectangle you marked with a short stitch length, back stitching at start and stop. Inside the
stitched rectangle, mark the (black solid) lines as shown below (a center line, stopping 1/2” from
ends, then to corners), then cut along the lines. Be careful not to clip the stitching.

1/2” 1/2”

Pull the Pocket Panel through the hole you just cut and press it flat against the wrong side of
the Main Panel. Pin the zipper on the wrong side, face down and centered over the hole.
Make sure the zipper pull is in the opening. Top stitch the entire way around the box to attach.
When you get to the zipper pull, lift the presser foot with needle down and slide the pull out of
the way. Tip: Try using fabric glue or scotch tape along the edges of the zipper in place of the pins to
attach to Main Panel before sewing.

Now, fold the loose short edge of the

Pocket Panel up to meet the short
edge above the zipper and press;
the right sides should be together.
With the Lining Main Panel right
side up, sew around the 3 open raw
edges of the folded Pocket Panel at
1/4” seam allowance to enclose and
create the “pocket”, folding the Main Fold
Panel out of the way as you go so
you don’t sew through it.

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6A) STRAP & CONNECTORS (skip to 6B if making Mini Wristlet)
Fold the Removable Strap in half, wrong sides together and matching
the long edges and press to make a center crease. Open and fold
each long edge to the center crease, so that the long raw edges are
butting up against each other at the center and press.

Fold in half again, matching the two folded long edges and press
again. Now the two long raw edges should be hidden within the
Handle and the Handle should be 3/4” wide. Top stitch along each
long edge of the Handle, about 1/8” from the edge.

Fold a raw end of a Handle under 1/2” and press. Fold under again 3/4” and press. Repeat with
the other end. Slide a swivel clip into the fold at one end of the Handle. Pin and sew across the
Handle about 5/8” from the end fold, backstitch and stitch again. It helps to mark a straight line
across the Handle to follow.

Repeat to sew the other end of the Handle to the remaining swivel clip. Set the Strap aside for
now.

Now we will fold the Strap Connector the same way as the Removable Strap. Fold the Strap
Connector in half, wrong sides together and matching the long edges and press to make a center
crease. Open and fold each long edge to the center crease, so that the long raw edges are butting
up against each other at the center and press. Fold in half again, matching the two folded long
edges and press again.

Now the two long raw edges should be hidden within the Strap Connector and it should be
about 3/8” wide. Top stitch along only the open long edge of the Strap Connector. Fold the
Connector in half, matching the raw ends, and cut in half. You should have two lengths, each
3/8” wide and 3” long.

Fold a Connector in half and pin it to the

right side of the Lining Main Panel without
Pocket, matching the raw ends of the
Connector to the side edge of the Lining
Main Panel and staggering the ends
slightly so they are not overlapping. The
top end of the Connector should be
about 1” down from the top edge of the
Main Panel. Baste the Connector in
place along the raw edge at 1/4” seam
allowance.

Repeat to baste the remaining

Connector to the other side edge of
the same Main Panel.

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6B) WRISTLET STRAP (skip to next step if making Large Clutch)

Fold the Wristlet Strap in half, wrong sides together and matching
the long edges and press to make a center crease. Open and fold
each long edge to the center crease, so that the long raw edges are
butting up against each other at the center and press.

Fold in half again, matching the two folded long edges and press
again. Now the two long raw edges should be hidden within the
Strap and the Strap should be 1/2” wide. Top stitch along each long
edge of the Strap, about 1/8” from the edge.

Cut a 3” length from the end of the Strap. This is the Connector.

Slide a 1/2” O-ring or D-ring onto the Connector and fold in half, matching the raw ends. Sew
across the Connector, 1/4” from the raw ends, to secure the hardware. Set Connector and
Wristlet Strap aside for now.

7) BOX THE CORNERS

Fold the exterior of the bag in half, matching the two Main Panels right sides together and pin
along the side edges. Sew along both side edges only at 1/2” seam allowance (3/8” seam
allowance for Mini Wristlet).

Trim the seam allowances down to about 1/4”.

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Now, pull the Main Panels away from each other

and fold one side seam down so that it is matching
the bottom seam, right sides together. Match the
raw edges at the bottom corner, and make sure
again that the seams are exactly matched up. Sew
along the raw edge at 1/2” seam allowance (3/8”
seam allowance for Mini Wristlet).

Repeat to sew the remaining bottom corner of the

exterior.

Trim the seam allowances down to about 1/4”.

Pin the two Lining Main Panels right sides together and matching all raw edges. The Connectors
(if making the Large Clutch) should be tucked in between the layers. Sew along the two side
edges at 1/2” seam allowance (3/8” seam allowance for Mini Wristlet). Back stitch over the
Connectors (if applicable) for strength. Trim the seam allowance down to about 1/4”.

Sew along the bottom straight edge at 1/2” seam allowance (3/8” for Mini Wristlet), leaving
about 6” unsewn in the center to turn the bag later.

6” opening

Repeat the first three paragraphs on this page to finish the lining.

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8) ASSEMBLY
If making the Mini Wristlet: Pin the Connector to the right side of the lining, centered over one
side seam with the raw ends matching the top raw edge of the lining. Machine baste in place at
1/4” seam allowance. The panel with the zipper will be against the back of the bag, so you can
decide which side you want the Wristlet Strap to be on.

With the exterior right side out, and the lining wrong side out, place the exterior inside the lining.
The lining is a bit smaller than the exterior, so it’ll be tricky. Take your time. The pocket in the
lining should be against the exterior Main Panel without turn lock or without magnetic
snap.

Match the lining and exterior side seams together and pin. Continue to pin every inch or so until
the entire top edge is pinned.

Sew at a 1/2” seam allowance around the top of the bag, back stitching at start and stop. Be
careful not to sew through the stabilizer. It’s easiest to sew from inside the bag, the wrong side of
the exterior should be against your presser foot with the lining against the feed dogs. Then, you
can fold the bag out of the way as you go.

Before trimming the seam allowance, clip into the seam allowance a few times near the side
seams of the bag, stopping about 1/8” away from the stitching. Then, trim the entire seam
allowance down to about 1/4”.

Turn the bag right side out through the opening in the lining. Fold the raw edges at the opening
inside the hole 1/2” and press. Pin the opening closed, then top stitch just along the opening to
close the hole.

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9) FINISH MINI WRISTLET (skip to next step if making Large Clutch)

Turn the bag lining side out and tuck the exterior inside. Press around the top seam well. Sewing
from inside the bag, top stitch around the entire top edge, about 1/4” from the seam.

Pull one end of the Wristlet Strap through the Connector already sewn to the bag. Match the two
raw ends of the Strap together and pin. Sew across the Strap about 1/4” from the raw ends, back
stitch and stitch again. Trim the seam allowance down to about 1/8”.

Now flip the Strap inside out so that the seam allowance is inside. Move the seam allowance to
be right at the hardware and sew across the Strap as closely to the hardware as you can, back
stitching for strength.

seam

Give the bag a good press and your Marianne Mini Wristlet is all done!

10) FINISH LARGE CLUTCH

You should still have the Female Placement Mark on
the back exterior of the bag. Lay a female part of the
turn lock so that the mark is centered in the hole.
Using an erasable marking pen, trace the inside of
the turn lock hole. Then, trace the outside of the turn
lock.

Carefully cut out the small hole, using the outside

tracing as a guide to NOT cross. If you cut past that,
the hole will be too big. You will want to cut just past
the smaller tracing (the inside hole of the turn lock).

Apply a very small amount glue around the raw edges of the hole, this will keep the
fabric from tearing or fraying. Install the female part of the turn lock. It should either
have prongs or screws. The part with prongs should go on the exterior side. If your turn
lock has screws, the part the screws go into first will be on the lining side.
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Turn the bag lining side out and tuck the exterior inside. Press around the top seam well. Sewing
from inside the bag, top stitch around the entire top edge, about 1/4” from the seam.

You have one last small step. With the bag still lining side out and sewing
from inside the bag, start 1” down one side seam and stitch in the ditch
up to the top edge of the bag. You will be sewing directly in the seam,
only for one inch. This is to attach the lining to the exterior right along the
Strap Connectors so that the lining doesn’t pull out of the bag when
using the Removable Strap.

Clip the Strap onto the Connectors and your Marianne Large Clutch is all
finished!

Side Seam

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This is a test square to
ensure the pattern printed
at the correct size.

Turn Lock Placement

FOLD
Large Clutch

Main Panel A
Cut 2 Exterior

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Large Clutch

Main Panel B
Cut 2 Lining (or Contrasting)

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Cut 2 Stabilizer
Stabilizer A
Large Clutch
 Zippered Pocket Placement

FOLD
Large Clutch

Main Panel Lining

Cut 2 Lining
Cut 4 Woven Interfacing

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Large Clutch

Stabilizer B
Cut 2 Stabilizer

B
Large Clutch

Stabilizer C
Cut 1 Stabilizer
A A

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B B

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FOLD
Mini Wristlet

Main Panel A
Cut 2 Exterior

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FOLD

Mini Wristlet

Main Panel B
Cut 2 Lining (or Contrasting)

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This is a test square to
ensure the pattern printed
at the correct size.

Male Snap Placement

Zippered Pocket Placement

FOLD

Mini Wristlet

Lining Main Panel

Cut 2 Lining
Cut 4 Woven Interfacing

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Stabilizer A
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Mini Wristlet
Stabilizer B
Cut 2 Stabilizer
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Mini Wristlet
Stabilizer C
Cut 1 Stabilizer
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