Create Your Own Stylish Clutch Made with Cork Fabric Tag us in your creations @BirchCreativeAU @birch_creative www.birchcreative.com.au www.birchcreative.co.nz FriendlyEnvironmentallyMaterialEasyToUseVegan Alternative To Leather Materials Required - 1 Small roll of cork fabric 18” x 15” SKUs 993246, 993244, 993241 or 993241 - Co-ordinating cotton fabric for lining (eg 011413) - Iron on Buckram for added stability SKU STC005 (thin/firm) or STC017 (thick/soft) - 15mm Magnetic Handbag Buttons SKU 024005 Antique Brass - Transfer paper for pressing SKU 902526 - Sewing machine - Wonder Clips SKU Q57224 - Thread SKU 019007 - Seam Ripper SKU 012110 About Cork Fabric: Known as the vegan alternative to leather - Cork has a unique look and an attractive soft handle that people love. Since finding out how to make leather from wood, cork fabric leather has been used for handbags, purses, wallets, clothes, accessories, shoes, book binding, wall coverings and upholstery. It can be used in various crafts eg: quilting, sewing, scrapbooking and mixed media. Cork can be sewn, glued or laser-cut. It is biodegradable, anti-static and hypoallergenic and can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth and mild detergent and left to air dry. - Marker SKU 024541 - Ruler SKU 020293 - Point Turner SKU 012417
1a. Cork: Cut from templates 1, 2 and 3. 1b. Buckram: Cut from templates 1,2 (minus extra allowance) and 3 1c. Accent colour/ Lining: Cut from template 4 (double the length if template 3). Mark the fold on the lining by pressing with an iron.
4b. Flip pieces and iron seam flat.
3c. Use the prongs of the clip to mark positioning and pierce a hole for the clip, using a seam ripper
Step 2: Ironing
Step 3: Inserting Magnetic Clip
4c. Lay piece 1 facing right side up. Place piece 2 right side down (facing piece 1). Face piece 3 right side down on the bottom of piece 1 with seam on top. Piece 4 can now be folded with right sides facing in to make the top layer Ensure there is a slight overlap of piece 4 on top of piece 2 (This is where you will topstitch after bagging out)
3d. Push the top of the magnetic clip through to the right side of the cork and secure with a washer
4d. Hold all pieces in place with Wonder Clips and stitch all the way around the outside edge being careful not to sew over interfacing (this will eliminate any bulkiness after bagging out).
4e. Cut corners to reduce bulk, and flip bag right side out
2b. Place buckram shiny side down on the wrong side of cork fabric pieces. Use transfer paper between the iron and cord to reduce any risk of pressing marks.
4a. Face the long edge of 3 closest to the button and short edge of 4 together and stitch.
3a. Mark centre on pieces 2 and 3 for placement of magnetic clip. Measure 45mm from finished edge to centre of clip on piece 2 and 55mm from finished edge to centre of clip on piece 3.
Step 4: Start Stitching
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4f. Topstitch where pieces 2 and 4 meet to complete your clutch
Step 1: Cut Fabric & Interfacing 2 copies of paper templates. Join pieces 2 and 3 to create template 1 on a new sheet
2a. Using Buckram or Foam pieces, trim off the seam allowance (6mm). This will reduce bulk when bagging out the clutch.
2c. Fold piece 4 in half right side facing in and iron.
Tips - Create a handle or strap using excess fabric and large eyelets. - For more detailed designs, such as one way designs 60 cm of fabric is required. We would recommend purchasing from a bolt to allow for pattern pieces to laid in one dir This will also allow you to make a second bag.
3b. Use the washer that comes with 024005 and a marker to draw lines on the wrong side of fabric.
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