More Gift Ideas Using Fabric Scraps - Clutch and Key Pouch Set

It's time to pull some of those scraps out of the bag they've been hiding in and put them to work. Making clutch or envelope bags and pouches is a beginner-friendly sewing project.

I created these two examples from fabric sample swatches. The small pouch I use to hold my keys so I don't have to dig around in my purse to find them. It has a Velcro closure as does the envelope clutch. I like simple!

Here is a link to a video that I enjoyed and it will help you get started on sewing your own Clutch and Key Pouch Set.

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