DIY: Clutch Bag Using A Place Mat!

Who says that place mat's are only used for the dinner table? Here is an easy DIY Tutorial on how you can think outside the box and transform a place mat into a new clutch to add to your wardrobe. 

Inspiration: I'm a huge fan of browsing Material Stores and Dollar Stores for inspiration, I came across this place mat with a beautiful pattern that I couldn't turn away from. After browsing the entire Dollar Store with the place mat in my hands, I realized it had the perfect structure to make a clutch bag!
Verdict: Cheap (all together costing me $4AU for all the materials) and quick to make, only taking me 5 minutes to make (with sewing machine, would be longer if sewn by hand).

Materials You Will Need:

• 1 Place mat
• Thread and Needle
• Button (I used an old one I had in my sewing trunk).
• Self Adhesive Velcro Tabs (Dollar Store)
• Pair of scissors

Step One
Fold and Sew, leaving a 20 cm flap as indicated in the picture. 

Step Two
Sew your button on the right side of the 20cm flap you had left. 

Step Three
For your bags closure, under the button (on the wrong side of the flap) stick your self adhesive velcro tabs down. 
On the clutch bag stick down the other self adhesive velcro tab down, making sure it is symmetrical to the first tab.


- YAY! You have now completed your place mat clutch bag. Simple right?

Styling. 

I hope you all enjoyed this DIY Tutorial and give it a try!

If you do decide to do this Tutorial, I would love to check it out, just hashtag it on Instagram with #maddyandme