A Newly Improved Poopy Clutch Tutorial

I had to make myself another poopy clutch (the old one was misplaced) and thought I could do much better than the tutorial/pattern I gave you last year. Without any further ado, I give you THREE versions of the old tutorial!! The new patterns are smaller and still fit up to 3 size 4 diapers plus a travel wipes case!! Very convenient for undercover diaper bags (aka purses).

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Materials Notes:

It might be useful to note where my supplies can be found. Button studs, Leather (you’ll want 2-3 ounce leather for this project) and hole punches can be found online at tandyleatherfactory.com, or check out their store locator for the store nearest you. (I sound like an advertisement, but seriously they have everything.)

As seen below, you can also use leather, vinyl or fused plastic. The folks at Etsy labs have a great tutorial on fusing plastic bags. I’ve seen some really cool fused bag projects.

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Leather Poopy Clutch

The No-sew Version
Similar to last year’s pattern, this pattern is optimized for leather, vinyl or fused plastic. No sewing required!

Click here to download the Normal Poopy Clutch Instructions

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The No-Sew Version + SCALLOPED EDGE
This version is my personal favorite. It’s just like the first, it’s made for leather, vinyl or fused plastic, but with a decorative scalloped edge to add a little flirty flair to those messy diapering sessions. No sewing required.

Click here to download the Scalloped Edge Poopy Clutch Instructions

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Sewn Fabric Version
Can’t find leather or vinyl? Wanting to use up your ever-growing fabric stash?!? This pattern is for fabric, complete with instructions for two different edges.

Click here to download the Normal Poopy Clutch Sewing Instructions

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Hey I just read your comment on my blog, and then realized you also guest blogged on Black Eiffel. Yep – I live in Arizona. You too? I agree; we should be friends!

Thanks for the smoothie recommendation.

Heather

So Cute! I can’t wait to change diapers one day! Thanks for the free tutorials.

Totally on my list of “things I want to make”! Maybe for the next kid.

Nicia

I made one of these last year when you posted it, but I made mine of fabric. Only now the one you’ve made looks way better than mine! It’s such a convenient thing to have! Thanks for the great idea!! They all look great!

Marissa

These are SO awesome, Melissa! Thanks for posting them!

Freaking Sweet!!! You are awesome! I love the scalloped edge!

Can’t wait to try them out (for some mommies to be- myself eventually ;). THANK YOU.

erika

Cute, Melissa. I love the scalloped edged one…however, I doubt I could ever make it! :)

Melissa

No Way, Seriously all you have to do is cut, trace, punch and assemble. Seriously it’s so stinking easy. I’ve seen you put together more complicated El Ed posters in college. This should be a breeze!

i’m famous! thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!

that’s gotta be pretty weird to click on some strange person’s blog and see a picture of yourself. i promise, i’m not wacko.

i love your blog (and your hair) and i love your daughter’s name! too cute.

This is such a great idea!! I’m going to try make the scalloped one for a friend that’s just had a baby. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for this tutorial! I finally made one today, I was so sick of the diapers being all scrunched up in the bag. I’m gonna keep this handy to make for babyshower gifts as well. Thanks again!

Shannon

Hi – just found your blog (via design mom) and was wondering if you’ve ever tried to make one of these with oil cloth? Think it will work?

Thanks – have a great weekend,
Shannon

I think white oilcloth would be fabulous! It’d be sturdy, keep any messes away and still let a little light through. I used two layers of felt in mine, so you’d probably only need one for each side.

Jennifer

Hi! again:). How did you get the floral print inside the yellow clutch? Thanks Jennifer

You keep asking great questions, Jessica. Keep them coming!

One of my favorite products for various sewing and bookbinding projects is Heat ‘n Bond, it’s used for fusing fabric together. You can buy it by the roll at virtually any fabric store. I just fuse the fabric of my choice to the leather following the fusing instructions provided in the packaging. If you’re using a thinner leather, 1-1.5 oz, you can do a satin stitch around the perimeter to keep the fabric from fraying. Anything thicker and your sewing machine will hate you forever. If satin stitching isn’t your thing, just put a little bit of fray check around the perimeter and you’re all set!

Hope this answered your question!

This is awesome! I don’t have bebe’s, but I think I’m ‘unna have to make one for myself. Plus, I’m always on the look-out for gifts that’ll make all the other baby shower guests ooh and aah. I think this would do the trick. Thx!

sharkiee

Hello,

I i’m on tandy leather online and I’m trying to figure out what leather did you use for this project I love the blue and yellow colors?

Thanks

I am going to make one of these for new grand daughter- Niya. These are so cute! I will make it out of fabric.

kc

…you might want to double check your spelling—do you mean “p-o-p-p-y” clutch?

sally

Hi. Love this project and want to make one for a friend that just had a baby. What are the dimensions of the leather you would need? I didn’t see that posted anywhere (if it was, i must have missed it!). Thanks for sharing!

sally

A few more questions…what size button stud and hole punch? They have several on the website you suggested and I wasn’t sure which one you bought. Thanks.

Hi i absolutely LOVE the scalloped diaper clutch!! i cannot wait to get hold of some leather and or laminated fabric to try this out! :] my 3 year old little girl is out of Nappies now but would make an awesome wet wipe holder or even for going out! :] thanks for the awesome tutorial, when i make one ill link back to you! :] Thanks again :]

Jade x ♥ x

Amy Ryan

I was on the tandy leather website and can’t seem to find the beautiful pictured. What type of leather do I look under?

Love it :)

I made a list of Clutch tutorials on my blog <3
You're in it, hope thats okay :)
http://crafterlifebyme.blogspot.com/2012/02/lot-of.html

Thank you so much for sharing these tutorial with us. I made several for baby shower gifts. So far the first recipient was completely in love with the clutch and I have no doubt the others will be as well!

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