Kent Wristlet Clutch Bag Sewing Pattern | Easy DIY Zipper Purse

Kent Wristlet Clutch Bag Sewing Pattern

Create a stylish handmade wristlet clutch bag with a smart diagonal seam, neat zipper construction, flat base and removable wrist strap. This digital sewing pattern is a great project for makers who want to improve their bag-making skills.

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Kent Wristlet Clutch Bag Sewing Pattern

Sew a Stylish Wristlet Clutch Bag at Home

Looking for an easy bag sewing pattern that is practical, stylish and useful for everyday sewing? The Kent Wristlet Clutch Bag Sewing Pattern is a smart PDF sewing project featuring a diagonal front and back seam, a slim flat base and a removable wristlet strap.

This handmade clutch is designed to carry your everyday essentials while giving you the opportunity to practice several useful sewing techniques. You will learn how to create neat zipper ends, boxed corners, custom interior pockets and a removable wrist strap.

The finished bag can be carried as a wristlet clutch, or you can adapt the design into a shoulder bag or crossbody bag by adding another strap connector and an adjustable strap.

Why You'll Love This Sewing Pattern

👜 Removable Wristlet Strap

Carry the clutch comfortably on your wrist and keep your hands free while you're out.

✨ Smart Flat Base

The slim flat base helps the bag sit neatly without easily tipping over.

🧵 Custom Interior Pockets

Learn a useful pocket technique that can also be applied to other bag sewing projects.

🔒 Neat Zipper Construction

Learn how to create clean zipper ends without adding traditional zipper tabs.

📐 Interesting Construction

The diagonal seam creates a distinctive look while eliminating the centre bottom seam.

📸 Photo Instructions

Clear step-by-step color photographs guide you through the construction process.

Beginner Plus Sewing Project

The Kent Clutch Bag is rated at a beginner-plus skill level. It is an excellent skill-building project if you already understand the basics of sewing and want to improve your bag-making techniques.

The zipper construction is slightly more advanced than a simple zipper pouch, making this pattern a useful next step for confident beginners. You'll also practice sewing boxed corners, diagonal seams and a removable wristlet strap.

Skill Level: Beginner Plus
Pattern Type: Digital PDF Sewing Pattern
Finished Size: Approximately 9" × 5.25" × 1.75" (22.5 × 13.5 × 4.5 cm)

Finished Kent Clutch Bag Size

Measurement Approximate Size
Length 9 inches / 22.5 cm
Height 5.25 inches / 13.5 cm
Depth 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm

Materials You'll Need

  • Outer fabric of your choice
  • Quilting cotton for the lining
  • 9-inch closed-end zipper
  • Woven fusible interfacing
  • Fusible fleece
  • Optional 1/2-inch snap hook
  • Optional 1/2-inch D-ring

The pattern is Fat Quarter friendly, making it a practical project for using up coordinating fabrics from your stash.

Choose Your Favorite Fabric

One of the best things about this wristlet clutch sewing pattern is its versatility. The Kent can be made using cotton fabrics, lightweight home décor fabrics, faux suede, cork or lightweight vinyl.

Try floral cotton for a feminine handmade purse, neutral linen for an everyday accessory, textured fabric for a statement clutch, or faux suede and lightweight vinyl for a more structured look.

See the Kent Clutch Bag

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Ready to Sew Your Own Kent Wristlet Clutch?

Add a stylish handmade accessory to your sewing collection and practice useful zipper, pocket and bag-making techniques with this printable PDF pattern.

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This is a digital sewing pattern. Download and print the pattern at home. No physical pattern will be mailed.

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