The Pimp Your Panic Clutch E-book is an supplement that accompanies the Panic Clutch pattern (pattern listed in my shop). The e-book will help you Pimp Your Panic Clutch and truly make the perfect Clutch to match your style.

The Panic Clutch Pattern itself is a very quick project – it took my testers between 1 and 3 hours to complete the bag. That time includes: printing the pattern, cutting the fabric, applying the interfacing and sewing the bag. The tutorials included in the E-book are also extremely quick and make it very easy to achieve excellent results.

The tutorials included in the e-book are:
-Add a wristlet strap
-Add a cross body strap
-Install a tongue lock (AKA push lock/thumb lock) closure
-Install a “sew in” magnetic closure
-Add a unique strap closure
-Add card pockets in the lining
-Add a zip pocket internally or externally

The flap, as a “classy and unique ” shape – yep that is what one of my wonderful testers said about the shape of the flap!

Because of the quick sewing time and “classy” nature of this bag, many of my testers made 2 Panic clutches during the testing period. I think the panic clutch would make a great gift for a friend or family member, and it would even make a fantastic item for those of you who sell your makes at markets or in your online stores too :)

Now let me tell you about the Panic Clutch’s wonderful features:
– It is a fantastic size, not to big and not to small, measuring approximately 6¼” tall x 10¾” wide (15cm x 27cm).
– It has a feature flap, which you could make from Leather, Faux Leather or Fabric.
– If has a top zip closure AND a pretty twist lock (on the flap).
– Inside you will find a slip pocket.

The Panic Clutch is classed as a “Beginner – Confident Beginner” level pattern. The only part of the bag construction that moves it in the direction of “Confident Beginner” is the top zip closure and installation of the twist lock – all of which you are talked though within the pattern, and I have also included some great colour photos for you to follow – because of all this, you might choose to tackle your 1st zip and twist lock!

For inspiration, and more photos of this Clutch Pattern, please have a look at this blog post: http://emkiedesigns.com/2016/02/02/the-panic-clutch/

Terms of Use
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not distribute copies of this pattern without express written consent. Do not forward or share this
pattern, instead, please direct interested parties to www.emkiedesigns.com so they can purchase a copy for
themselves.
You may sell handcrafted items made from this pattern under the following conditions:
• You must have purchased pattern.
• This item must be sewn on a small scale only, and no mass production is allowed.
• Please credit Emma Wengier of Emkie Designs (www.emkiedesigns.com) as the pattern designer
in online listings/tags (a link is preferred, but not required).
If you have any questions, please email me: emma [!at] emkiedesigns.com

Important
• Skill level: Confident Beginner
• Please read all directions before beginning.
• The seam allowance is 3/8” (1cm) unless otherwise stated, and has been included in the
pattern pieces.
• Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of all stitching unless otherwise stated.
• All pattern pieces are included on the pages after the instructions. The remaining pieces should
be cut to the measurements provided in the cutting guide (page 4).
• Important things to note when working with leather.
◦ Never use pins, be sure to use clips instead.
◦ Be sure to use a leather needle.
◦ Be sure to use 100% polyester thread (I like to use topstitching thread).
◦ Be sure to use a walking foot, roller foot or teflon foot on your sewing machine.
◦ Lengthen your stitch length when topstitching, it ensures a neater more professional look.
• Important things to note when working with faux leather.
◦ Be sure to use low heat and pressing cloth if fusing to faux leather.
◦ Lengthen your stitch length when topstitching, it ensures a neater more professional look.

Materials

Fabric requirements:
Fabric 1
Exterior (body), 1 x Fat 1/4
Fabric 2
Lining, 1 x Fat 1/4
Fabric 3
Flap Exterior, a scrap measuring
10” x 10” (25cm x 25cm)

Stabiliser requirements:
Medium weight, fusible – ½ Yd
interfacing
(Pellon/Legacy SF 101 or
Pellon/Legacy 931 TD)
AND
Foam Stabiliser – 1 x Fat ¼
(Soft & Stable or Pellon Flex
Foam FF77 or Bosal in R Foam)
OR
Fusible Fleece – 1 x Fat ¼
(eg. Vilene H640 or
Pellon/legacy 987F)


Notions needed:
1 x 9” (23cm) Zip
1 x Twist Lock

Extras:
Wonder Clips
Leather needle
100% Polyester topstitching thread
Walking, Roller or Teflon foot
Strong glue for metal and fabric
Fray Stop