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Whether used for stashing money for a school lunch or a workday latté, this easy-to-make felt clutch will make a perfect companion for you or your little one.
![DIY Felt Clutch](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Felt-clutch-3.jpg)
Okay, so you’ve styled an outfit and it’s cute and all, but it could still use that something extra to, you know, add a splash. That’s where this little clutch comes in. Created from a felt place mat, this fab clutch adds flavor by way of its neon accents and special shape. You can make it in less than an hour for exactly 2$, no special sewing skills required. Promise.
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What You Need
- Felt circle
- Zipper
- Neon cord
![DIY Felt Clutch](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/how-to.jpg)
Step 1
Make little cuts along the zipper’s edge as shown. This will make it easier to sew onto the felt.
Step 2
Fold your felt circle in half and lay the zipper along the open edge of the felt (you might want to pin it in place). Start sewing.
Step 3
Repeat on the other side of the felt. Now that you have sewn the zipper, you should have two open spaces on each side of it.
Step 4
Sew both sides, right-sides up, closed. (The thick felt prevents you from sewing inside out and inverting.) If you’d like to add a label, include it on the bottom side of the clutch.
Step 5
Cut two pieces of neon silk cord, one for the left side of the zipper, one for the right side.
Step 6
Using scissors, push one end of the cord through the felt at one end of the zipper.
Step 7
Pull it through and make a knot at the end.
Step 8
Push the two edges of your clutch slightly apart and press the cord in between. You can use tiny dots of fabric glue to hold the cord in place.
![DIY Felt Clutch](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Felt-clutch-1.jpg)
There you have it: fast fashion. Now you’re ready to take on the city!