My first Gathered Clutch

 

"seams" like there's enough red in the focus fabric so the accent fabric will work...

 Got this nifty idea for a gathered clutch from a loverly tutorial from Noodlehead's blog. And also, I had sew envy because I had admired numerous creations produced by my Crafternoon buddy, Karen.

The Fabric Audition
This duo made the "cut" after a text consultation with Karen and this is what I sewed up!

the end result...and did the focus fabric really have that much green?!!!

polka dots...just for fun!

You can see the gathers a little better here.

The interior fabric doesn't always have to mirror the theme on the exterior fabric, but I do have a penchant for being matchy-matchy with my colors--don't hold it against me, that's just the way it is!
;-) Right Karen?


One of the things I really liked about this tutorial is that I learned how to hide my zipper with end tabs!  The tabs are a little tricky, and I had a slight gap that I used to my advantage and created a place for the wristlet.
Sorry I didn't capture this wristlet feature on film because I know my description does not do justice to my sewing genius that allows me to finesse an ooops into a wowzers!  Take my word for it...it was pretty phenominal and besides I can't provide photographic proof because i mailed it to a friend who needed a lift of the gathered clutch kind!

I also boxed the bottom of my clutch and didn't attempt the interior card holder as in the 'tute.