Rebecca Fold Over Clutch Pattern Instructions

REBECCA Fold Over Clutch Pattern andrea gail designs Copyright 2020 Page 1

INTRODUCING

REBECCA A Fold Over Clutch with a Zippered Top and Magnet Snap Closure

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Featuring a full exterior back zippered pocket, fold over zippered top with a magnet closure

and an adjustable crossbody strap.

Finished measurements 13.5” W at the top, 11.5” W at bottom, 8” H folded over, 3.5” D

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Instructions are written for fabric, cork or vinyl construction but may be used

with 2—2.5 oz leather if it can be turned through a 7 inch opening.

The Rebecca fold-over clutch is the perfect size for everyday use or a night on the town. You’ll love the

stylish fold-over zippered closure, plus the accessible back zippered pocket. Inside is super roomy due to

top opening, and you’ll find an ample zippered pocket plus divided slip pocket. The pleats finish the bag

and make it even roomier! The use of minimal hardware is a bonus! She’s a relatively quick sew and if you

purchase the add-on non-slip template, even quicker!


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PLEASE READ THROUGH INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING

There is one MAIN PATTERN PIECE for the front and lining pieces. The back is made from 2 pieces

joined with the outside zipper pocket then cut to the shape with the MAIN PATTERN PIECE. You will al-

so need to cut pieces for the pockets and handle strap. There are pattern pieces for these, (no pattern

piece is given for strap) measurements to cut are given as well.

The measurements include a generous cut to be sure to accommodate the MAIN PATTERN PIECE.

If you prefer, you may cut the pieces a bit smaller.

Please feel free to make and sell as many bags as you wish from this pattern. If you plan to teach this

pattern, each student needs to own their own copy. The pattern is designed by andrea gail designs and

may not be claimed as your own.

What You’ll Need 3

Piece Map 4

Cutting & Prep Instructions 5

Cutting Chart 6

Crossbody Strap & Connector 7

Exterior Back Zipper Assembly 8

Front Magnet Assembly 9

Top Zipper Closure Front/Back Assembly 9

Interior Slip Pocket 10

Interior Zipper Pocket 11

Putting it all Together 12

Inspiration photos 15

Pattern Pieces 19

WHATS’ INSIDE?


To make this pattern you will need:

Fabric for exterior Front ½ yard

Contrast fabric for exterior back ½ yard

Lining fabric ¾ yard

2 yd. approx. SF101 or Wovenfuse fusible interfacing

2-#5 zippers; one is 12” for the back, one is 16” for the top. These will be a bit longer than needed, ex-

cess will be trimmed.

1-#3 Zipper for interior pocket 9”. This is a bit longer than needed, excess will be trimmed.

1 magnet snap closure

2-D rings ½”, 3/4” or 1” your preference

2-swivel hooks ½”, 3/4” or 1” your preference

1 ½”, 3/4” or 1” adjustable wide mouth slider

Notions/Tools

Thread

Clips or pins

Marker

Rotary cutter and ruler

1/4” double sided tape (DST)

1/2'’ DST (1/4” can be used, it will take twice as much)

Sewing machine

Scissors

Seam allowance is 3/8”—Lining seam allowance 5/8” (unless otherwise directed).

Common use abbreviations

• RST Right sides together

• RSU Right side up

• BLT Bacon, lettuce, tomato

• WST Wrong sides together

• SA Seam allowance

• DST Double sided tape


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EXTERIOR LOWER BACK

EXTERIOR UPPER BACK

EXTERIOR UPPER BACK

EXTERIOR FRONT

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CUTTING & PREP INSTRUCTIONS Use cut list on the next page

For EXTERIOR BACK cut 1 panel measuring 15.5”W x 6.5”H;, this will be the upper exterior; Cut 1 panel

15.5”W x 10.5”H, this will be the lower exterior. These will need to be fused with interfacing. This piece

will be trimmed to the proper shape with the MAIN PATTERN PIECE after the zipper has been attached.

From LINING cut 1 panel from the MAIN PATTERN PIECE this is for the back of the Exterior Zipper pocket.

First cut 1 piece of fabric 15.5”x16.5”. This piece will need the fusible interfacing applied, then cut out the

final piece with the MAIN PATTERN PIECE.

For STRAP Cut 2—2” strip by 54” if you are making a strap with two different fabrics, one on each side. If

making straps with one fabric cut 1—4”x54”. This is for 1” strap. If you are making a cork strap or with non-

fraying fabric, cut 1—1” strip 54”. This is for ½” strap. If you are making 3/4” straps cut 3” by 54” with non

fraying fabric. Cut 1—2” strap by 54” for second half of strap with contrast fabric. This is for 1” strap.

Cut 2—4”x2” strips for zipper tabs on the back-exterior zipper pocket. These will be trimmed to size.

Cut 1—2”x2” piece for top zipper end tab for the zip across the top.

From LINING FABRIC Cut 2 pieces of fabric 15.5”x16.5”; fuse these with interfacing, then cut out the shape

with the MAIN PATTERN PIECE

From LINING FABRIC cut 2—8”x7” for zipper pocket, add fusible interfacing. Cut 2—6”x11” for divided patch

pocket, add fusible interfacing.

***IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not using the no-slip grip template, rather

you are using the MAIN PATTERN PIECE included in this pattern, you will use

this pattern to cut out the EXTERIOR BACK after the zipper is added. ***


CUTTING CHART

Pattern Piece All measurements LxW

Exterior Lining Interfacing Notes

A Exterior Front Cut one from contrast fabric This will be cut using MAIN PATTERN PIECE

1—15.5”x16.5” 1—15.5”x16.5” IF using cork, or vinyl —no interfacing

A Lining Main these will be cut using the MAIN PATTERN PIECE

3—15.5”x16” 3—15.5”x16”

B Exterior Upper Back Cut 1 from exterior fabric and 1 interfacing

1—15.6 “x 6.5” 1—15.6 “x 6.5”

C Exterior Lower Back Cut one from exterior and one from lining.

1—15.5”x10.5” 1—15.5”x10.5” 2—15.5”x10.5”

D Interior Zipper Pocket 2—8”x7” 2—8”x7”

E Interior Slip Pocket 2—6”x11” 2—6”x11”

Zipper Tabs Exterior 2—4”x2”

Zipper Tab Top OR Cork or non-fray fabric

1—2”x2” 1—1”x2”

Interior Zipper window facing 2”X8”

Strap 1 from each con-trasting piece 1” option

2—2”x54” 2—2”x54”

Strap with non-fraying cork or fabric ½” option

1—1”x54”

Strap connectors for 1” strap 2—4”x3”

Strap connector for ½” strap 2- - 1”x3”

If you choose to use the add-on no-slip grip template here is a video that shows how to use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9DQ0maHzg

The intent of the template is to have easier more precise cutting on the curves of this pattern

because the no-slip grip won’t shift on the fabric and individual preferred cutting angles are

accommodated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9DQ0maHzg


I like to make straps first to get them done, if you prefer, you can sew them last.

There are 2 options for STRAP First is 1” strap with contrasting front and back and second is ½” strap made with

cork or non-fraying edge fabric. You could also make 3/4” straps with non-fraying fabric; use same directions as

1/2”. Cut 3” wide X 54” long.

Option #1: 1” strap

Step 1. Interface both 2”x 54” strap pieces; draw a line down

the center of each piece. Place double sided tape (DST) next

to both sides of the line. Divide the tape so that each end

has a separate piece 3” long from both ends. Stick edges to

the center (leave backing on the 3” piece at the ends) to

make a 1” wide strip. Repeat this step for another contrasting

strap piece. Cut one piece 2” shorter, I like to chose which

side with be the “top or pretty side”, the other side will be the

shorter piece.

Step 2 Open the ends of the straps with the 3” DST backing

still adhered, place strap ends RST sew across the ends mak-

ing sure that the strips are not twisted. This will give the ends a finished

edge. Remove backing from 3”ends stick raw edges to the middle. Place

the two strap sections RST making sure that the ends have equal amount

of “pretty side” extending.

Step 3 Top stitch 1/8” from both edges.

Step 4 On one finished end, slip through the center of the slide buckle,

fold over 1.5”and stitch or rivet in place.

Step 5 On the other end slip one of the swivel hooks onto the

strap piece.

Step 6 Take that same end, slide it through both sides of the slide

buckle as shown.

Step 7 Then add the second swivel hook to that end, fold over

1.5” and stitch or rivet in place.

Option #2. ½” strap using cork or non-fraying edge.

Fold 1”x 54” in half longways. Top stitch each edge 1/8”. Repeat steps 4-7 same as option #1.

FOR CONNECTORS: If you are using 1”D-rings you’ll need to cut 2- 4”x3” pieces. Draw a line marking the center on

the 4" pieces and then fold each long edge to the center line to create 1" x 3" connector piece.

Top stitch 1/8” both edges. Add D-ring fold in half so that the piece is 1”x1.5”.

If using ½” D-rings cut 2 pieces of cork or non-fraying fabric 1”x3”. Fold in half, top stitch 1/8” both edges, add

D-ring fold in half so that the piece measures ½”x1.5”

Your strap and connectors are complete. Set aside.

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EXTERIOR BACK ASSEMBLY WITH EXTERIOR ZIPPER POCKET

Use zipper tabs 2—4” long X 2” wide. These will be trimmed

to proper size. You will also use lower exterior pocket lining.

You will also need pieces C—EXTERIOR LOWER BACK and lin-

ing; D—EXTERIOR UPPER BACK

Step 1 Add zipper pull to the 12” zipper if you are using zipper

tape by the yard. Trim zipper to measure 10”. Place zipper tabs

on both ends of zipper. Use the 2—4”x2” pieces, placing the 2”

edge along the zipper ends. Sew ends.

Step 2 Take the 2—15.5”x10.5” pieces and sandwich the 15.5”

side with the bottom zipper edge, and lining piece center the

zipper, having the zipper tabs extending past the edges of the

15.5” bottom back section. Stitch the top edge of lower back

section with the zipper sandwiched in between. This is the

bottom section of the back.

IMPORTANT: If you are using a directional design fabric, make sure the zipper

edge is at the top of the design.

Open the pieces up, WST, press and top stitch 1/8” if desired. You will top stich

only the lower zipper pocket here. Top section will be top stitched after it is

sewn to the back pocket lining.

Step 3 Take the 15.5”x6.5” pieces and add it to the top of the zipper.

If you are using a directional design fabric, the zipper edge should be at

the top of the design. This is to make sure that when the top is folded over,

the design will be “right side-up”.

Step 4 Take the lining piece, 15.5”x16.5” place it RSU on your surface, place

MAIN PATTERN PIECE on top of this, it is cut to

shape. Find the zipper line on the MAIN PATTERN

PIECE, mark on lining; place the EXTERIOR BACK

with zipper pocket on top matching the zipper

placement line. Fold down the top section of the

completed EXTERIOR BACK with zipper and sew

across the zipper seam as shown. Fold back, top-

stitch.

SEE VIDEO FOR INSTRUCTIONS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1KBysZ2JE

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Piece B

Piece C

Piece C lining

Exterior back lining

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1KBysZ2JE


For this step you will need the main piece A FRONT cut out with the template

Step 1 Make sure that the 2—15.5” x 16” pieces with medium interfacing fused

are cut to the correct shape using the template.

Step 2 Mark the placement for the magnets.

Step 3 Add the male piece to the top edge

Step 4 Add the female piece to the place near the zipper placement line on the

mark previously made. Press prongs outward.

Step 5 I like to add a scrap of fabric and a piece of duct tape to the back of the prongs to help make sure

they can’t be felt through the lining on the inside of the bag.

TOP ZIPPER CLOSURE FRONT/BACK ASSEMBLY

This step will need the exterior front with magnet added and the

exterior lower back with pocket assembled.

Step 1 Place pulls on the zipper and add the zipper tab to the right end

of the zipper in step 2.

Step 2 Take the 2”x2” piece, fold it in half, then fold edges inward.

Sandwich the end of the zipper tape in the zipper tab and sew across

the end. If you are using cork or a non fraying fabric, you won’t need

to fold edges to center. This may be too bulky. You will need 2’x1’

piece of fabric folded over to encase the end of the zipper. Trim edg-

es of zipper tab even with zipper tape. Topstitch.

Step 3 Starting on RIGHT top edge of FRONT EXTERIOR (front exterior

has no exterior zipper pocket) piece, right side facing you, place the

top zipper tab edge ¾” from the side edge of the fabric. Make sure

the right side of zipper tape is facing right side of the FRONT EXTERIOR

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Step 6 Turn the piece over so that the back of the exterior

back pocket piece is showing and trim excess fabric so that it is

the correct pattern shape. Baste all layers together with scant

1/8” SA. If using heavier fabric, excess fabric at the top can be

trimmed off.

Back Exterior piece with the zipper pocket should now be the

correct shape.

FRONT MAGNET ASSEMBLY


piece. Working toward the LEFT edge of the FRONT EXTERIOR

piece, (the side with the magnet installed) clip zipper to the edge of

the fabric RST.

Step 4 When you are about 2” from the LEFT edge, draw a line

across the end of the zipper ¾ inch from side edge of the FRONT

EXTERIOR piece. Fold the zipper on the line wrong side of zipper

against wrong side of zipper, then make another fold on the zipper

so that the end folds out away from the seam allowance as shown.

Place a pin in that folded section. Sew it in place.

Step 5 Sew the other edge of the zipper, using the same technique.

INTERIOR SLIP POCKET

For this step you will need lining slip pocket E that has been inter-

faced. And you will need a strip of fabric or non-fraying fabric to

enclose the raw edge at the top of the pocket.

Step 1 Take the 2—6”x11” pieces fused with lightweight interfac-

ing, sew around 2—6” sides and one 11” edge with 3/8”SA. Trim

corners, turn, press.

Step 2

If you are using cork cut a piece ¾”x 11”, fold in half, sew to the

top of the unfinished edge of the pocket encasing the raw

edge with a topstitch. You will need to trim the cork piece

so that the ends are even with the pocket edge.

If you are using a piece of fabric that will match one of the exte-

rior fabric, cut a piece 2”x11”. Fold this in half longways,

fold short ends in to encase the raw end edge inside the

facing strip, sew long raw edges to the pocket piece raw

edge. Turn the facing strip so that the fold is on the front,

top stich in place.

Step 3 Press. Make sure to press in half to have a line to follow

when stitching the divided patch pocket to the lining piece.

Step 4 Take one of the lining pieces that has been fused with medi-

um weight interfacing and place the pocket, centered, on the zip-

per placement line found on the MAIN PATTERN PIECE.

Stitch around the edges and up the middle to divide the pocket as

shown.

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INTERIOR ZIPPER POCKET

For this step you will need 2- Zipper pocket pieces D interfaced and

the 2”x8” strip of fusible interfacing for zipper window

Step 1 Using piece of medium weight fusible interfacing 2”x 8”. Draw

2—7” lines 3/8” apart down the center of the long edge on the wrong

(glue) side of the interfacing.

Step 2 Center the right side of the interfacing against right side of 2nd

lining piece having the top edge of the interfacing

strip along the zipper placement line on the MAIN

PATTERN PIECE.

Step 3 Sew along both parallel lines you’ve drawn.

Step 4 Slice with your cutter or cut with scissors, be-

tween the two sewn lines to ½” from end of the in-

terfacing piece. Snip all 4 corners from the center

slice to each corner.

Step 5 Turn the interfacing piece to the wrong side and fuse as shown.

Step 6 Add DST to both long edges of the zipper win-

dow on the wrong side. If you prefer, add DST to the

edges of the right side of the zipper tape to make it

easier to center in zipper window.

Step 7 Place zipper with the pull on the left edge,

face down on the exposed zipper tape.

Step 8 Then add DST to both long edges of the

wrong side of the zipper, place 8” edge of zipper

pocket piece on the exposed lower edge of the zipper. with the WSU and

the pocket piece covering the zipper and extending towards the top

You will remove the DST one side at a time.

Step 9 On the outside, top-stitch the lower edge of the zipper. Fold this

piece down to the inside and crease before adding the top piece.

Step 10 On the wrong side of the lining piece, place the second 8”edge of

the zipper pocket piece to the top zipper edge along the exposed edge of the DST.

Step 11 On outside, top-stich top edge of zip-

per in place and the two edges.

SEE NOTE ON NEXT PAGE

Step 12 Finally, on the back side, stitch all 3

edges of the pocket closed as shown, trim so

the bottom edge is even.

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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

For this step you will need both exterior pieces and both lining pieces

that have been assembled with pockets.

Step 1 Take lining pieces and exterior pieces to be joined. Sandwich

lining piece with the zipper pocket to the EXTERIOR BACK across the

top zipper. Pin or clip in place and sew the zipper edge with precise

3/8” SA. Trim seam to reduce bulk.

Step 2 Pin or clip the second lining piece to the EXTERIOR FRONT piece,

right sides together sew the zipper edge with precise 3/8” SA. Trim

seam to reduce bulk.

Step 3 Press the lining and the exterior along the zipper edge (take care

if you are using cork—you’ll need a pressing cloth and less heat).

Top stitch 1/8” along each zipper side. If you prefer, topstitch the

exterior zipper sides only, not lining.

Step 4 Place connectors where the strap markers show on the tem-

plate, with the D-rings raw edges outward and D-ring toward the inside

of the bag. Baste edges.

Step 5 Open top zipper at least half way. Place exterior front and back

together RST and lining front and back RST.

Sew around the lining section and the exterior section. Start sewing 2”

from dart in lining (back stitch), sew around the exterior portion (don’t

worry about darts, they will be sewn in next step) Stopping 2” from

dart in lining so that there is an unsewn 7” space that will be used for

turning the bag right side out.

When sewing the lining side use 5/8” SA; when sewing the exterior

side use 3/8” SA. Taper the SA when sewing the lining side, going from

5/8” SA on lining portion to 3/8” SA on exterior portion. Back stitch

over the area where the connectors are in the seam.

Zipper

D-Ring Placement

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Stop Seam Start Seam

NOTE: AS AN ALTERNATE TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT METHOD:

IF YOU PREFER: To turn through the pocket and not having a visible closure seam on the lining, leave the

bottom edge of the interior zipper pocket unsewn. When it is time to turn the bag right side out, you can

do this through the lining first, then through the pocket, then sew up the bottom edge of the pocket.

Still leave a 7 inch opening in the lining, turn right side out through the lining, then pull the lining through the

lower edge of zipper pocket, sew the lining closed, then sew the bottom edge of the zipper pocket. I like to

turn it right side out, then check to be sure all seams are correct and it looks good, then sew up the bottom

zipper pocket edge. Be sure to open the zipper on the pocket FIRST in order to turn through this opening.

Leave 7” unsewn


Trim SA all around to reduce bulk.

Step 6 Sew Darts. For each of the 4 darts, reach inside from

the unsewn space in the lining left for turning, to make sure

that the dart seams line up. Sew 5/8” SA on lining side, sew

3/8” SA on exterior side.

Step 7 Turn the bag right side out through the seam left un-

sewn on the lining. Check all seams and zippers, make sure

everything opens as it should and it all looks good, then sew

the lining seam shut.

Attach the strap to the D-rings.

CONGRATULATIONS You’re done!

Enjoy your new bag.

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***IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not using the no-

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MAIN PATTERN PIECE to cut out the EXTERIOR

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