I am by no means an expert sewist. I purchased and downloaded this pdf pattern and instantly loved it. The instructions were clear and simple. After sewing the first clutch, I was unhappy with the final product and couldn't understand why the completed clutch just didn't look right. I was determined to "get it right," so I posted a pic of the completed clutch on Facebook and told my friends the story. I wanted to perfect the sewing of this project. I had tons of fabric scraps. I was willing to sew a clutch for any FB friends who wanted one as a gift from me.

Some friends intend to use the clutches as cell phone cases; as a result, I experimented with swapping out magnetic closures with velcro.

20 clutches later, I have learned a great deal. For one, the pattern calls for low-loft batting as a facing for 2 pattern piece, but that seems to reduce seem allowance on those pieces. I found that after every cut, after every ironing, after every seem, I had to measure, compare, trim. 

These completed clutches are being sent to friends from Chicago, IL  to Littleton, CO, and to Bangkok, Thailand.  I appreciate those friends who have allowed me to make them my guinea pigs!