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Leather clutch

A large envelope clutch with a stud flap: documents, phone and keys for a bag-free evening. In soft black or burgundy leather it looks far pricier than it was.

Difficulty: ●●○ intermediateWorking time: 3–5 hsoft 1.4–1.8 mm

Pattern preview

2 pieces · 1122 cm² · 330 stitching holes
Front265 × 160 mmBack with flap265 × 265 mm
Finished size: 26.5 × 16.0 cm + flap

Materials & cost

Leather

1122 cm²
pieces area
1347 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
2 × A3
Cheapest option: 124 zł · 45% utilization
soft 1.4–1.8 mm · based on craft-point.com prices
Skóra Crazy Horse - Brąz - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Camel - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Clared red - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Grey - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Lime - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Petrol - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 124 zł
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Thread

seam length: 0.6 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~2.9 m → 1 20 m spool(s)

Nici Slam - Avana - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Beżowy/Beige - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Biały/Bianco - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Blue Sport - 20m
from 7 zł
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Wybijaki francuskie pod szew - 3.38mm - zestaw 3 sztuk
Chisels for pitch: 3.38 mm (French)
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Igły do szycia skóry John James Rozmiar 004
Stitching needles
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Hardware

Tools

Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
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Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
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Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
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Szydło kaletnicze 12 cm
Stitching awl
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Igły pozycjonujące 13mm/19mm
Positioning needles · optional
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Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
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Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
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Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
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Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
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Assembly overview

  1. 1Mount the stud on the front BEFORE stitching.
  2. 2Glue front to back (bottom edges flush) along the U seam.
  3. 3Punch through both layers and saddle stitch.
  4. 4Fold the flap, check the closure and finalize the flap hole over the stud.

What it can look like

AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
Leather clutch — Cognac
Cognac

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