For todays diy im gonna show you all how to make a book bag. Aug 19, 2016 whether youre prepping your child for the first day of first grade, high school, or sending them off to college, make sure your kiddo is the coolest in class with 41 of the craftiest back to school diys ever assembled. With this designerinspired sewing tutorial, you can create a fantastic diy gift that bookworms and fashionistas will love. Book clutch how to make a book clutch bag decorating and. This book clutch is the perfect little thing to carry to a party for stashing your necessities while meeting new friends and finding kindred spirits.
Cut the full rectangular piece needed to get started. Turn an old book into a new purse a beautiful mess. Mar 27, 2017 if you want to use a textbook for your book purse, i have a sheet of them you can download in my mini book tutorial. This is diy book clutch tutorial has been reprinted from a site that is no longer online. Nov 23, 2014 im not even going to tell you guys how much i love books, you probably get it by now. Buy products related to book clutch purse products and see what customers say about book clutch purse products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Yes, yes, i hear you, i hear angry comments about the deterioration of books. Now youre gonna make a paper pattern for the sides of your bag. Clutch, by new york times columnist paul sullivan, is a well written examination of what makes a person perform despite stress.
I adore the look over overalls on my two little boys, but that doesnt mean that the cuteness ends with the kids. Good thing i found a way to breathe new life into them by turning them into diy book clutch. Now, when i say book bag i dont mean a bag to carry your books around in. Diy book cover clutch and bag the perfect gift idea for book lovers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Diy book cover clutch and bag the perfect gift idea for. From lamps to secret storage boxes to fabulous clutches, these ideas will inspire and probably have you hustling to the thrift store for a pile of old books.
The easiest way to make your own gorgeous envelope clutch by lisa tilse. Have a look at this tutorial by i spy diy for some. Caught on a whim really outdid herself on this one when she came up with the idea. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
No need to throw them away girls, or even place them in a dusty old box, it is time to get creative and turn your old notebook into a clutch. How to make a book clutch i wanted to make one of my own, to upcycled an old book or, perhaps i should say recycle, since an old book is already quite a lovely and useful thing. This project is a perfect diy holiday gift that is both affordable and practical. You can upcycle an old thrift store blanket into a beautiful clutch in under an hour. Today we are gonna show you how you can make a book clutch using old books, fabric and carboard. Sep 12, 2017 today we are gonna show you how you can make a book clutch using old books, fabric and carboard. Diy handbag ideas 10 upcycled bags you can make yourself. Yet, if you know some ideas about how to recreate your clutches, then you can save a lot of money. Oct 23, 2014 or even your old vintage childhood books, you know the ones that look like theyre for grownups, but they have such a colorful cover. What season is not the perfect time to rock a clutch. The purpose of this page is to expand my brand of handmade clutches by reaching a broader fan and customer base. So the best way to have a new clutch and save some money is to do it by yourself.
What a kickyfunky awesome idea for those old scratched up albums. Im not even going to tell you guys how much i love books, you probably get it by now. If you would like to use them, please ensure that the content is linked back to the source. Of course we were inspired by our favorite girl, kate spade, but this version wont. Whether youre prepping your child for the first day of first grade, high school, or sending them off to college, make sure your kiddo is the coolest in class with 41 of the craftiest back to school diys ever assembled.
New ideas for jewerly packaging diy wraps coin purse tutorial, pouch. Bind the sheets between the wax paper together using mod podge. So, your personal stylist today wants to share with you 17 fashionableread the rest. Just choose which one you like and size it appropriately. I use e6000, which is like the mother of all craft glues for this. You can use some old case for sunglasses, wooden box, jewelry box etc. Yesterday, i decided to upcycle an old leopard top into a fun diy book clutch. How to make a purseclutch from a book instructables. Made from a vintage book and old bag found at the thrift store melded. Nov 30, 2011 so this is my first diy post and i have to warn you its a very basic tutorial so you have minimal exposure to my bad instructions. Each month, a different editorial theme drives the writing, photography, and artwork that we publish. Diy book cover clutch how to carefully separate the pages of the book from the cover with a stationery knife. So this is my first diy post and i have to warn you its a very basic tutorial so you have minimal exposure to my bad instructions. Place weight on top of the book and allow to dry 34 hours.
How to make clutches craft tutorials and inspiration. Diy clutch from old overalls perfect for diapers, devices. Take the book cover and open it up to as wide as you want your purse sides to be. It might seem like a lot of steps, but it only took me a couple of hours to transform this old book into a purse, and that even includes stopping to take pictures along the way. Heres a novel purse that is perfect for the bibliophile in your life. Place wax paper in on the inside of both covers and halfway through the pages of the book. Create a custom, colorful purse using a vintage book and coordinating fabric. Apr 21, 2017 good thing i found a way to breathe new life into them by turning them into diy book clutch. You will be left with a piece of paper the same height as your book, but wider on each side. Here is a cute little clutch you can make out of your old favorite book. Diy clutch how to make clutch purse at home 2 styles glamrs.
That makes a book clutch an official fashion trend. For cocktail parties, wedding weekends, and the like, every stylish gal needs her goto clutch. Diy book clutch tutorial diy projects by big diy ideas. But, when i scoured the internet for a good tutorial, i couldnt find a method that pleased me. That matter of time ended up being a matter of months yes, many, many months. Its sure to be a conversation starter wherever you take it and youll get. But this idea is so creative that we couldt resist it. Old books look amazing when transformed as a repurposed book coat rack. Turn them into a diy clutch to stow diapers, books, or devices or whatever you need to contain. If you want to use a textbook for your book purse, i have a sheet of them you can download in my mini book tutorial. For example, mine were five inches at their widest point. Glue the bag clasp on the inside of each book cover.
Be warned though, it also smells like the mother of all craft glues. Supply4bag is an online bag and purse making supplies store based in hongkong, china. My diy book clutch is similar to kate spades in size and style. The high cost also makes it ripe for diy possibilities. Homemade book clutch homemade books, book clutch, old. Ive seen a few fashionistas with these adorable book clutches and i thought they were so edgy and a leopard one would be perfect to upcyle an old top that i no longer wear. Homemade book clutch oh my gosh, i love this so much.
Jan 31, 2012 clutch, by new york times columnist paul sullivan, is a well written examination of what makes a person perform despite stress. I think there are endless things you could use these books for though. Stand the book cover on a piece of paper and draw a triangle around it. If youre looking to upcycle old books or show your love of all things reading, these 30 diy crafts with. I personally get more creative when faced with old items im about to throw away. I turned the book clutch into a stationary set and a baking kit.
The following 10 diy hard clutches are all so cool and easy to make. With the book cover open to your desired width, stand it up on a sheet of paper and trace along the inside of it with your pen. A book clutch makes a super cute gift, and you can fill it with different items to create a gift within a gift. With a ruler, draw a lovely straight line for the top and cut out.
Book clutch how to make a book clutch bag decorating. Or even your old vintage childhood books, you know the ones that look like theyre for grownups, but they have such a colorful cover. Book lovers everywhere will love showing off their love of reading and their sense of style with this diy zipper book clutch. The easiest way to make your own gorgeous envelope clutch. Glue the fabric straps to the book of course, you dont do this for the clutch. Homemade book clutch homemade books, book clutch, old book. Transforming an old clutch into a fashionforward statement can be as easy as spraypaint and tape. The magnetic snap works like a charm, and i love the simplicity of a clutch design. May 01, 2017 turn them into a diy clutch to stow diapers, books, or devices or whatever you need to contain. This project was inspired by some great book clutch designs on etsy check out these book handbags by rokkihandbags. Now i know some of you might be shaking your head about the thought of ruining a book, but this diy clutch allows you rock that beautifully embossed cover and the pages still stay intact. Rookie is an online magazine and book series for teenagers. Distressed denim diy foldover clutch inspired by youtuber tangie b. I love things that are quirky, and if they boarder on the nerdy side of quirky i love them even more.
Weve got an awesome way for you to display your favorite antique book covers. Mar 01, 2016 tried to make a book clutch and had such a blast. I love to always have a book with me, i love to decorate with books, and i love to wear clothes and jewelry inspired by books. So when i saw this nerdy chic book clutch diy from caught on a whim, i knew it was only a matter of time before i was toting around my own and showing it off to everyone i know. But maybe youre up for a weekend project that doesnt involve going to 10 boutiques all over the city to find the right one. If the owner would like this removed, please email me. This fun bag tutorial teaches you how to recycle an old book and transform it into a stylish clutch that makes a statement with any outfit. Were always looking at these beautiful clutches at designer stores, and you feel like buying them, but why spend all that money when you can. Make sure to leave sufficient space on either side of the book to fold the side flaps. How to make a diy book clutch for your ootd diy projects. Jun 20, 20 so, you will need a sturdy book with hard covers, glue, fabric, a handle kit, zip or buttons and a stationery knife. All photos are property of michelle morris of unless otherwise stated. If you prefer, you could add straps or handles to the purse when you attach the snap.
Turn an old book into a new purse diy bags patterns. Mitchell 1 diy provides online access to auto repair information on over 30,000 vehicles between 1983 to current in a powerful browserbased application that gives the doityourself home mechanics instant access to the very latest in auto repair, maintenance, technical service bulletins and recall information. The ravenclaw and book nerd in me has to give you a suggestion please use old books that are a little beat out of shape for your book clutch. Now i know some of you might be shaking your head about the thought of ruining a book, but this diy clutch allows you rock that beautifully. Now i can cover all my old business books and not look like such a dork. And i love these unique ways to repurpose old books. Then youll eventually love this diy book cover clutch.
Making leather bags lesson 2 umami, yoshimi ezura japanese sewing pattern book for. I am in jammu which means i have access to moms boutique and workshop i bought this kutch embroidery fabric from an artist in janpath delhi and have been wanting to make a clutch out of it. On the construction paper, roughly mark the height of your book. Make this purse out of an old preferably cheap and unloved book. I have been salivating over the american apparel carry all pouch for a while now, but there was no way i was paying almost 70 bucks for a big piece of leather with a zipper. Recycling and upcycling different items to create something entirely new is one of the tenets of crafting. Most women like to buy clutches and they always spend a large sum of money buying the clutches or other kinds of bags.
Olympia letans handmade embroidered book clutches are so perfectly and quaintly quirky that i immediately fell in love. Do it yourself automobile repair manuals mitchell 1 diy. Martha stewart is joined by guest robin grawunder of upstyle design on etsy and learns how to make a beautiful fabric clutch. Book clutch book purse book bags book projects sewing projects diy projects upcycled crafts repurposed old book crafts there was a trend a short time ago of taking the most beautiful old book covers, tearing out the pages and turning them into bags. Your friends and family will appreciate the fact that you spent the time to make them a unique, earthfriendly gift this season. If you are a lover of books you will really love this tutorial.