Making the Bend and Snap Clutch!

This little clutch wallet/purse is perfect for the minimalist. It features 6 card slots, 3 zippered pockets, 1 ID window and 4 carrying styles (clutch, crossbody, wristlet, and top carrying handle). I am using 2 different Juki industrial machines in this video, the DU-1181n and the 8700 but this pattern IS domestic machine friendly, provided you use materials that your machine can handle. We highly recommend that you don't use a directional fabric or one end will be upside down in the back, unless you split the piece and rejoin so that the direction of the print is correct on both sides. (Don't forget to add the additional seam allowance if you do, otherwise your panel will end up too small!) Here’s a video to show how to adjust for a directional fabric: • Tricks for using a dir...
-Pattern can be found at lindshandmade.com
-Metal zipper by the yard/pulls are from Ningbags.com. Check out our video showing how to cut down metal zipper tape by the yard and create custom sized zippers here: • Don't be scared of usi...
-Exterior fabric is by Riffle Paper Co
-Interior in cowhide leather from Tandy Leather
-Spring snaps and setting tool found on Amazon here: amzn.to/3b8nvkL

[@cyn4rest]

Bought pattern quite awhile ago. Life happened 😒. Just rewatched your vid. Your B&S will be first bag on my new Juki 1541s. Excited. Thanks for great tutorial! ❤

[@sutela2060]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤😊

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@LolahsChannel]

Here from Lauren Mormino's channel. I'm glad I found you. Great tutorial. I love how efficient and concise your instructions are.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@MariaMartinez-bu6jz]

Love ❤️ it, I’m going to buy the pattern 👍🏻🙌

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you!

[@dmarie1157]

I received my oklaroots/sallie tomato January project box, and am eagerly awaiting for your pattern to arrive last day of the month. So right now, I am digging thru my stash looking for some alternate materials to perform my initial surgery on LOL. Dont wanna wreck the exquisite project box offerings in my trial. But your awesome video will help me avoid any possible errors, thank you!!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

So exciting! I assure you Jess’s video won’t steer you wrong either ☺️

[@MelissaH05]

First time you're videos have come across on my account... Love how will you explain everything! Thank you!!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Awww thanks so much! Glad you found us 🤗

[@dyeitb1ack]

This is such a good video! I feel confident to begin after watching this now and so excited to start the bag!! Thank you so much for giving me my bag making mojo back! It’s been a while xx I’m heading on over to Etsy now 😁

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

What an amazing compliment! I’m so happy to have fired up your sewjo again! 🥰

[@sylviekadour8308]

@@LindsHandmadeDesigns j'aimerai bien acheter le patron merci beaucoup

[@elonanamor6420]

Another winner again. Lovely design. Can't wait to decide on materials to use.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew cute! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

You’re quite welcome! Seeing all you ladies successfully make something I’ve designed is the highlight of my day 🥰

[@shazlahey6784]

Great pattern, thank you. I have the Juki DU1181n, I haven't gotten the courage to use it yet, but I think this pattern might just be the one to get me going.

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Oh man that machine is my BABY! best purchase ever, don’t be scared she’s a game changer 😉

[@carollreece1190]

Another excellent tutorial! Thank you! 🙌❤️

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you!

[@barbarafrangella796]

Love it..another winner..the design features are so unique..Thanks for another great video...Barb

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank YOU. Enjoy!

[@KP-nx8lo]

Am I the only one who saw the name of this bag and immediately thought of Reese Witherspoon from “legally blonde” doing the “bend and snap” and just have to giggle? 、🥰😆

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha nope! That was the original inspiration for the name 😏

[@jessicaharris1375]

Hey there!! What a beautiful pattern and bag!! I was wondering what weight of leather from Tandy that you used for this?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thanks! This is about 3oz. 👌🏻

[@lani7412]

Another great pattern and video tutorial! Always love your designs! Btw, do you have any recommendation for non sticky needle (for Juki DDL 8700)? Thanks!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thank you so much! I’m not sure what you mean by “non sticky needle”? Needles shouldn’t ever be sticky...?

[@lani7412]

Linds Handmade Designs Sorry for my confusing question.😂 I meant “nonstick needles”, as we use lots of double sided tape. I wonder if you use special nonstick needle for this. Thanks!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Oh no I don’t have any recommendations but if you find it IS gumming up your needle, I would switch tapes to either the Tandy leather brand or the wash away kind from wawak.

[@jenniferwright621]

I have both of those industrial machines also and my question: is the zipper foot interchangeable between the two machines, please? Thank you Linds!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

No sorry! One is a walking foot and one isn’t so they are NOT interchangeable.

[@renepellissier7308]

Beautiful. Where did you get your training/experience?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

All trial and error 😉

[@chelsearuiz8550]

Can I please ask where you got the punch for the id pocket?! I’ve been wanting one but can’t find one 😢

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I bought it off of Amazon but the last time I checked it was sold out. I’m assuming another similar set would do the job just fine. Here’s the link to the one I have amzn.to/3yTRQAw

[@fidlover]

Could this be made with cork replacing the leather?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Yes!

[@patriciachochon8519]

Great tutorial. Are there svg files for this pattern?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Thanks! No, sorry they are no svgs for this one.

[@thefoxsews3832]

Maybe a dumb question but could you also sew up the sides of the card slot fabric so that cards & things can't slip out sideways and rattle round the inside of the bag? This is an awesome pattern and I plan on making some soon!

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I haven’t felt the need so far but I don’t see why not. Give it a try.

[@shirleycorrie5678]

Wondering which machine you have?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I’m using my juki du-1181n here.

[@justnik78]

Pardon me, but you have an adorable baby bump

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Ha ha ha. Why thank you! 🥰

[@lauraanderson3675]

I have a question. In the video you use magnetic snaps. You link spring snaps and the pattern calls for spring snaps. Does it matter. Is one better than the other

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

You need 2 sets of magnetic snaps for the bag to secure shut in the folded position. Those are going in the 4 corners of the inside of the bag. The spring snap is for the flap closure piece that goes over the card slots. So you do need both.

[@lauraanderson3675]

Linds Handmade Designs well duh. If I would gave watched more and paid attention better. I haven’t made it yet I just was gathering the hardware. Thank you for not laughing at my dorkiness

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

😉

[@gloriagross1881]

Where do i find the pattern? Is there a link you can share?

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

From lindshandmade.com. But I did post the pattern link in the description of this video above.

[@mahnazrr1176]

😍😍😍👌👌👌🍀🌺🌹

[@javash05]

Quick question if you don’t mind. Where do you find the rivets with the longer posts??

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

I buy all my rivets from my local Tandy leather. Theirs are labeled small, medium, and large. I like to have all sizes on hand to cover all thicknesses. For the MOST part I use smalls, but sometimes with multiple layers, need the mediums. Don’t quote me but I believe the post sizes for each size are 6mm, 8mm and either 9 or 10 mm for the larges.

[@nishrinkacheriwala2548]

Pls measurements in all bag

[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Those are all found in the pattern which is available for purchase at lindshandmade.com.

[@midgetsmommy]

People need to make their way back around to this video. I'm sure there are lots more people who are just starting making bags as myself, I see them say so all the time. Maybe you could re-release it. After I practice more with faux leather, I would love to do one of these. I guess I could try it.