CopyKate

When I visited Paris I fell completely in love with this fantastic clutch from Kate Spade:

A racing car clutch! But alas, it was way too expensive.

So I thought I might be able to make a "copy" myself. I had a metal box with a hinged lid, which Dear Hushand drilled a lot of tiny holes in the edge:

He dryly noticed that it is the strangest things I ask for.

First I made a paper pattern, before cutting the fabric:

The check patterned fabric is an eighties dress I would never (!) wear again:

Take care the pattern fits the checks before you cut.

I chose to sew the fabric to the box, therefore all the tiny holes:

And of course I sew with both black and white thread. You can also glue the fabric on, but I was afraid that it would neither look nice nor be durable.

The clutch also needs a lining inside. I chose green that matches my little car:

Again I have made paper pattern for lid and bottom. The sides are just a straight strip.

Here I have pressed tape that is sticky on both sides, which I have cut into small pieces and distributed evenly:

And done the same at the lid:

And here is the finished result:

Which I think is quite nice and usable.

And here is the inside of the clutch:

My clutch holds my cell phone, lipstick, comb and a tiny purse. I decided to spray it thoroughly on the outside with silicone spray to avoid it being dirty.