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Make this No-sew Floral DIY Clutch Bag using Dollar Store materials in less time than it takes to boil an egg. It’s the perfect Spring accessory for all of your outfits – an easy and inexpensive seasonal craft!

I’m not one of those girls who changes her purse with every outfit – Half the time I’m lucky to get out the door at all! But, I do love changing things up with a statement clutch bag now and then, particularly in animal print or a fun, bright floral. This lined DIY clutch bag is not only perfect for such an occasion, but it also costs about $5 to make, and is a ridiculously easy project, without any sewing!

Before I get to the tutorial, be sure to check out the other Spring My Dollar Store DIYs from my friends – scroll down to check out all the cuteness!

Now, onto the tutorial!

Make a DIY Clutch Bag for Spring in 10 Minutes or Less

MATERIALS

A lined, cloth placemat
An old cereal box or a 12″x12″ piece of heavy cardstock
A hot glue gun and glue
A silk flower in a coordinating color
Rick Rack trim(optional)
An iron
Scissors

DIRECTIONS

1 Turn your placemat vertically, then fold your placemat into three sections, leaving a slightly shorter part on top. Press the seams, leaving a sharp crease.

2 Cut the bottom inside seam on one side of the placemat from the bottom fold line to the centerfold.

3 To give the purse stability, measure, cut, and insert a piece of the cereal box into the slit, filling the entire pocket.

4 Cut four 1/4″ strips of the cardboard the length of the bottom two-fold sections and glue to the edges using hot glue.

5 Glue the bottom fold to the center, smoothing to secure the seams.

6 Fold the loose flap over the pouch. Press again. Use hot-glue to adhere to your flower and rick rack, if desired.

And that’s all there is to it!

The pattern in this DIY clutch bag reminds me of a warm, spring day and goes with so many outfits, both casual and dressy. I especially love to pair it with stripes. It’s destined to become a staple in my wardrobe. Even better, this DIY clutch bag will make for a fabulous Mother’s Day gift!

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5 Comments

Cecilia on February 28, 2019 at 9:40 am
How cute and what a great tutorial! Happy to be joining you for the dollar store challenge today! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Heather on February 28, 2019 at 8:54 pm
Wow! This technique is awesome! I’ve made a bunch of DIY bags but never without sewing! Will totally try this!
Sarah on February 28, 2019 at 10:02 pm
This is beautiful, what a fun way to use a placemat.
Cindy on March 12, 2019 at 4:45 pm
Did I miss a step? How does it stay closed? Very cute and creative idea.
- Kim on March 13, 2019 at 3:55 pm
  You did not! The flap comes down far enough that I didn’t see the need to add closure, but you could certainly add one!

How to Make a Floral Clutch Bag for Spring in 10 Minutes or Less