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Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.

Plastic Canvas Floral Clutch

This post was originally created by me for Darice.
Learn how to make a floral clutch using plastic canvas and crochet flowers.

I think it’s kind of funny how crafting techniques come in and out of style. Like… macrame, which is making a big time comeback right now and was like really NOT cool not too long ago. I kind of fought the macrame trend, but I have to say its growing on me a bit. There may even be a macrame project showing up here later this week.

Maybe.

I would say that plastic canvas is definitely out of style right now, but I’m trying to give it a little makeover with this project. What do you think? Can we make plastic canvas happen?

plastic canvas floral clutch

Do you agree that maybe there’s some potential there? Maybe it’s just nostalgia convincing me, but I think there is.

When I was a kid my grandma taught me how to make things using plastic canvas. I specifically remember making coasters and a little box to keep them in. She still makes things out of plastic canvas. A few years ago, she made me a pretty little notebook covered in plastic canvas embroidered with pansies on the front, and it helped me to see the potential in plastic canvas.

Anyway – for this clutch I combined plastic canvas with a little crochet, and I’m really happy with the pretty little thing I ended up with. If you are interested in trying plastic canvas out, here’s a project to get you going!

floral plastic canvas clutch

Supplies (I’ve included affiliate links below. Thanks for supporting Persia Lou!):

  • Black Plastic Canvas (I used two pieces)
  • Worsted Weight Yarn in Black, Pink, Red, and Green
  • Plastic Canvas Needle
  • Size I Crochet Hook
  • Scissors
  • Felt for lining
  • Magnetic Purse Clasp

Step One – Cut the Plastic Canvas

floral plastic canvas clutch

Bust out those scissors and snip, snip! There is something satisfying about cutting through plastic canvas. I’m not sure what it is, but give it a try and let me know if you agree.

Try to cut close to the line so you don’t have a bunch of little nubs on the edge. To create the clutch form, you will need to cut the plastic canvas into six pieces two 9″ x 6″ (the front and back pieces), one 9″ x 4″ (the flap), one 9″ x 1″ (bottom), and two 6″ x 1″ (the sides).

Step Two – Stitch Pieces

I covered the pieces with a basket weave stitch pattern. I really love the texture this gives the bag, and I think it gives it a bit of a vintage basket purse look.

To create the basket weave pattern, start by pulling the yarn up in the bottom right corner and leave a tail of a few inches on the back. Work four stitches four squares long, making sure to work the stitches over the tail on the back.

floral plastic canvas clutch

Skip two squares and work four more stitches in the same manner. When you reach the end of the row, go back and work horizontal stitches in the spaces between.

floral plastic canvas clutch

The groups of stitches overlap a bit so the entire surface is covered by the pattern. It will take some time to cover all of the pieces with stitches, but it’s a great project to keep your hands busy while watching TV.

floral plastic canvas clutch

Yay! All done! Now it’s time to crochet some cute little flowers.

Step Three – Crochet Flowers

These little flowers are made by following a super simple pattern. You can make a whole garden in very little time.

Tiny Flower Pattern:

Chain 3 (counts as first dc), work all stitches in the first chain. Half treble crochet (htrc), double crochet (dc), sl st (first petal formed). *Dc, htrc, dc, sl st (second petal formed), repeat from * three times to make five total petals.

tiny crochet flower pattern

I made thirteen total flowers to decorate my DIY clutch. To sew them to the clutch I pulled the yarn around the flowers in between the petals to give them more definition.

floral plastic canvas clutch

If you aren’t a crocheter or you want your bag to be less three-dimensional, you could absolutely embroider flowers instead.

Step Four – Embroider Leaves

floral plastic canvas clutch

I used green yarn to embroider leaves and vines around the flowers. To create the leaves, I used long stitches to describe the leaf shape like so:

floral plastic canvas clutch

Step Five – Sew Pieces Together

I actually sewed the clutch together before embroidering the leaves, but it would have been much easier to embroider the pieces first. Oops! Go ahead and learn from my mistake.

To piece the clutch together, start by sewing the sides, bottom, and flap to the back piece. Make sure the yarn wraps around the edges of the plastic canvas.

floral plastic canvas clutch

Then, finish by sewing the front piece to the sides and bottom.

Step Six – Add Magnetic Clasp and Felt Lining

Add the metallic clasp to the front of the DIY clutch by pushing the prongs through and folding them flat. Then cut a piece of felt to fit on the inside of the clutch.

floral plastic canvas clutch

Attach the other side of the metallic clasp to the felt that will be attached to the flap. Then use a little hot glue to secure the felt lining.

Step Seven – Finish Flap Edge

Finally, use a piece of black yarn and a needle to wrap the edge of the flap and secure the edge of the felt.

floral plastic canvas clutchAnd ta-DA! You are done. Fill that cutie clutch up with your necessities and hit the town.

floral plastic canvas clutch floral plastic canvas clutchI am thinking about adding a gold chain strap. What do you think? Cute or no?

And if you made it all the way through this long post, THANK YOU! Seriously, thanks for being here and supporting me and this little blog. If you make your own clutch, I would absolutely LOVE to see it. You can share it to my facebook page, tag me @persialou on instagram, or just email it to me at persialou[at]gmail.com. Thank you!

Happy Making!

xoxoalexis1

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Make your own plastic canvas floral clutch! Click through for the full tutorial


July 7, 2015 1:13 pm Alexis Middleton 37 Comments Filed Under: Craft, Crochet

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Comments

  1. Heather says

    July 7, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    This is really cute! Makes me want to get some plastic canvas!

    Reply
    • persialou says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thanks, Heather! And you should give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Awesome! Thank you, Alexis! I am sure I will repeat this beautiful clutch!

    Reply
    • persialou says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thank you, Maria! Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pops de Milk says

    July 9, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Love this! I’m a fan of plastic canvas projects, this one looks so fun!

    Reply
    • persialou says

      July 9, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Thank you!! And thanks for the share on Facebook too. I so appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. sdorttuii plmnr says

    July 9, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Really Appreciate this post, is there any way I can get an email every time there is a fresh update?

    Reply
    • persialou says

      July 9, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Hi! You can subscribe to the newsletter, which comes out (somewhat) weekly with updates. 🙂

      Reply
  5. doubleJ says

    July 11, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    oh my god! it’s so wonderful! i really really love it! you have amazing talent! i love that flowers and colors no, actually everything is so nice!weel done!<3

    Reply
    • persialou says

      July 13, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you so much! Made my day. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nichola says

    August 23, 2015 at 3:50 am

    This is super gorgeous and would not look out of place in a swanky boutique! Well done! Just a quick question about yarn amounts – how many skeins of the black did you use?

    Reply
    • persialou says

      August 23, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Just one skein of the black. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 10, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        I work with teens at a public library and I think my girls would love this. About how long does it take you to make one of these? Just the clutch, not the crocheted flowers, too. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          April 11, 2018 at 9:36 am

          I’m not sure. It’s been a couple years since I made this one, but I would guess probably about a few hours. 🙂 Have fun!

          Reply
  7. Candace says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Plastic canvas is le bombe. I make purses and earrings.

    Reply
  8. Soncie says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Alexis, honey, you’re a DIY rock star! You make it look sooo easy!
    Thanks for sharing your incredible DIY projects with the rest of us mortals! 🙂

    Reply
    • persialou says

      September 16, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Aw shucks. Thank you! Made my day. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tracy says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Wow! You did a super job with both the design and the tutorial. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      January 20, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      You are so nice! Thanks so much for coming by! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ei says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:29 am

    You have some of the best step-by-step tutorials for your projects. I came here by way of Ravelry for a crochet project, but have been inspired by your other projects. Thank you for sharing your talents.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      February 3, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you so much! What a sweet comment. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    June 29, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Is the back of the clutch left unadorned?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      June 30, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Hi! Yes. I just covered the back panel with the basket weave pattern in black. You could definitely add flowers to the back too if you like!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 30, 2016 at 1:54 pm

        I am just about finished and have enjoyed every minute and every stitch! I didn’t find the closure at Michaels so I am going to see if Hobby Lobby carries it. Sewing the pieces together looks tricky but I shall try. Thanks for replying.

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          July 1, 2016 at 8:44 am

          Oh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed making it! I would love to see it! You can share it to my facebook page (facebook.com/persialou) or tag me on instagram (@persialou) if you use either of those. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

          Reply
  12. Aleksandra says

    August 21, 2016 at 2:19 am

    This clutch is so lovely that I need to make it! Actually I ran through your crochet tutorials and I’m so glad you post instructions for cute yet useful things, not only granny-like coasters 😉 You got me inspired.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 24, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Thank you so much, Aleksandra! I love making non-granny crafts. Ha! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Makes my day.

      Reply
  13. Emily B says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:16 am

    I think this clutch is so cute! Super cute and EASY!
    I’m actually working on 3 right now for my wedding, but I had a question. Does the felt lining go all the way around the inside or is it just on the back of the clutch? I don’t think my piece of felt will fit from the flap to the front and the tutorial doesn’t talk about two pieces. Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Sally Bermilda Perfuffle says

    June 7, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Where did you get the magnetic clasp for this clutch?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      June 11, 2019 at 11:46 am

      I’m not sure if this is the same exact one, but it is similar to what I used: https://amzn.to/31sewFC

      Reply
  15. Rebecca Payne says

    February 25, 2022 at 8:28 am

    So cute and clever.

    Reply

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