DIY TRANSPARENT CLUTCH BAG
6th July 2012
Recently I’ve been obsessing over anything transparent, with clear bags being at the top of my list. I saw this pic over at pinterest a little while ago and knew I should try to make my over version. Turns out it wasn’t so hard!
You need:
- A big rectangle of clear PVC. Mine was around 3mm thick
- 5 round top studs with screws
- A pen
- Scissors
- Multi hole punch
- A ruler
- An A1 piece of white paper or cardboard
How to
1. Draw the template onto your paper – following the measurements you see below. Click here for a bigger version. Note that the image itself is indicative and not to scale. The measurements are approximate because I think you can make it a little bigger or smaller or give it a different shape if you want, it’s just about trimming it to suit you, but this template will give you the general structure.
2. Cut your template out and then use some tape to stick it on your pvc.
3. Cut your pvc, using the template as a guide.
4. Remove the template from the pvc.
5. Fold the corners over like an envelope, folding the sides in first, then the bottom, and then lastly the top flap.
6. Decide where you want to put your stud beads to secure the envelope shape. I have put little coloured circles on the template to give you an idea of where the holes should go for the studs. Use the hole puncher to make holes relative to the size of the screw in the stud bead.
7. Push the screw through from the underneath and then screw the top on.
8. For the lower holes, make the top hole first and then mark with a pen the inside hole. Open up the bag to make the inside hole.
9. Once all the holes are done – close the bag to work out where to put the stud that will act as a latch.
10. Mark with a pen and then use the hole punch to put a hole in the underside of the opening. Thread the stud bead through the single underneath layer, and then put another hole in the flap to be used to secure the opening by pushing the hole over the stud.
Voila! Put a glitter or leopard print purse inside to hold all your bits and pieces.
This is ridiculously cool… you constantly outdo yourself.
By the way, I linked you from my blog: http://www.katiapellicciotta.blogspot.com
wow very nice! please can you put links to where we can find the items, it’s hard to find them
thank you for this totorial
this is so awesome, and so easy! I can’t find my craft punch, after this I’m going to have to suck it up and get another one
<3 Meghan
The Flight of Fancy
brilliant!! nice work
http://www.chasedakota.blogspot.com
where did you get your studs from??
this clutch is soooo great!
This is too amazing!
Were will we hide our tampons! O.O http://katejones.me/ (I’m only partially kidding…)
Wow it’s brilliant! Thank you so much for the tutorial, I ‘my a fan!
I’m loving this clutch. Fabulously executed.
That is amazing! Definitely adding this to my to-do list! I think it would be great if you add metal corners to the bottom to make it a little more sturdy and so that small things won’t fall out. Just a suggestion!
♥ Duckie.
Fantastic! I should want to try this~
This was awesome! I have been trying to figure out how to make one of these yummy transparent bags and you just solved it for me
Thanks! You are a constant inspiration!
Oooh I love this one!! I think I have to try it over the weekend!! What a cool DIY!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
Great DIY! Where did you get the PVC?
- http://despite-the-style.blogspot.com/
Wow definitely going to try this out myself! Where do you buy the pvc sheet? Can you get it from the hard ware store? Love, love, love your work!
Wow definitely itching to try this out myself! Where can I get pvc sheets from? The hardware store? Love, love, love your work!
Amazing. Would love to attempt this one day.
Fantastic!
Where can you buy clear PVC?
Fantastic!
Where can you buy Clear PVC?
This is the most High street DIY I have ever ever ever seen… thanks so much for sharing…
Sheena
Sheena Fab
why you are the queen of DIY’S nothing is impossible for you ^^
This is so awesome! This would be a great clutch to use when running errands and such
Lovesit!
-CharSD
Wow! This is fantastic!
I missed your diy! but the wait was worth it! I love it!
kisses
http://mywhiteidea.blogspot.com.es/
wow, amazing DIY
I will definitely try this out, because I love the see-trough envelope clutches at the moment *_*
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thanks for sharing, dear
xoxo FlirtingwithFashion
I HAVE to try this out. It looks so cool!
chimericalperfection.blogspot.com
Your blog is so cool
I love your blog <3
Do you want to follow eachother?
http://www.movieanne.blogspot.com/
Love, Anne
I love this!!!
xx
Debora
MA COPINE REBECCA fashion blog
Looks very nice, but then you have to be careful WHAT you have in your clutch
This looks so good! And easy. You’re a true inspiration. Thanks!
I love it!!!!
http://thestelstyle.com
AH- mazing! I think I’m gonna make one like that for myself, too
Thanks for the weekend-inspiration! BTW, did you notice that I took your post about the glitter shorts as inspiration to create an OUTFIT ? Thanks again, you made me remember my golden glitter shorts!
xoxo, Dani of http://www.glitzerglitzer.com
OMG! amazing!
thank you so much for posting this tutorial!
will try and do my own clutch!
<3
FASHION PHILOSOPHY
http://www.fashionphilosophy.net
Great one
WOW, so cool! Must make my own, but where did you buy clear pvc? I’ve looked on ebay and such, but no luck finding the right material!
wow , super pomysł !
OH MY GOD! this is sooo unbelievably cool i HAVE to try it!!
thanks so much for the tips!
SSSx
http://www.stylestreetstalker.com
Woow! This is a very nice project to do this summer. Thanks again for your awesomeness, Geneva
Woow! This is a very nice project to do this summer. Thanks again for your awesomeness
Not sure if I love it or if it reminds me too much of a school pencilcase… hmm… plus, no privacy
but, an adorable idea!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
http://www.thisaintnofairytail.blogspot.co.uk
Giulia x
Wow. this is so great!
I wish I would be more patient to do such a thing. Can someone pls. do this for me?
xoxo
TouchKajal.blogspot.com
I want this!!
Super impressive, there’s something therapeutic viewing the step by step DIY images.
❥ The GUILTY HYENA . COM
saugeil
Totally awesome. Love the clutch
glamDevils
This is awesome.. and if possible could you list where you got the materials from =o
The hole puncher and the PVC and the studs. Im not sure where i could find that stuff from..Hardware store? Arts and crafts?
Hi there this is awesome and i was wondering if you could give a list of places where you found all your materials from?
Im not sure where i would buy that type of hole puncher or the PVC plastic and the studds?
this is my fav post on your blog so far!!!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.gr/
Amazing, that looks great!
x
http://www.shades-of-style.com
Awesome. p.s. Like your blog redesign.
Wow, amazing DIY!!
Need to try this
Thanks for sharing…so epic!
http://lilylovelock.blogspot.co.uk/
x
This is brilliant, I hope I can find all the items here in Iceland so I can try it.
xx Soffia Theodora
http://www.secretthis.com/
This is so cool! I’m gonna do it! Thank you so much for sharing this, I love it
http://blog.miamarionette.com/
I love it, so simple, so good, so pretty!!! <3
wow this is awesome! Such a great accessory to add to any outfit!
http://thelittletexan.blogspot.com/
You outdid yourself with this one! This RAN to the top of my to-do list!
wow!!! great i will definetly try to do something like that
http://ferneva.blogspot.com
another wonderful DIY
love your blog so much!
I’m seriously going to have to do this diy. Would you find the clear pvc at the hardware store? or fabric store?
i saw it on ur previous posts and was soooo lookin forward to read the tutorial!
it looks superb!
s
This is awesome – I have been wanting a PVC clutch like this so badly – can I buy one from you?
http://www.bellachicstyle.com
Nice where did you get the studs?
This is great! Think I am gonna try it
UGGGH so AWESOME!
love the sparkly bag, such a simple statement
super cute but i would never be able to organize my purse enough for this haha
-Jessica
http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com
Amazing bag! I’ve been really into all transparent things aswell, but I never thought of making something myself…thanks for the idea!
http://stylewithjosephine.blogspot.fi/
Loooove this!!
http://drinkvogue.blogspot.com.br/
xxxxx
wow,awesome diy,lovin the idea
I love your DIY tutorials. They’re always easy to follow and so fun!
Love the idea!!! It seems so easy to do it!!
Excellent idea!
So Amazing.
Wow, i like this diy so much!!
Great job.
xKelly
http://mychocolatebrowncurlsandme.blogspot.nl/
Oh wow, that looks kinda complicated to me lol but the result is stunning! You´ve done a great job (as always)!
Your project is really the opposite to my diy clutch today haha, yours is so puristic and clean and edgy and mine is rather girly, romantic and vintage like. maybe you want to have a look?
http://notanotherdiyblog.blogspot.de/2012/07/diy-teatime-clutch.html
I have been obsessing over clear clutches ever since Oracle Fox did a post on them. This is such a lovely DIY.
http://prudenceandaustere.blogspot.com
thank you, i was waiting for this post since i saw that clutch in your instagram, can’t wait to make my own
thank you, i have been waiting for this post since i saw this clutch on your instagram, can’t wait to make my own
Amazing DIY. Thank you for sharing!
from L U A R
x
What! This is so badass, thanks for sharing! Even more excited because I have that hole-punch tool in my sewing kit!
xo
Looks amazing!!!
that is awesome, I’m so glad you did this diy ive been wanting to make my own for ages!
http://youngandimpressionablee.blogspot.com.au/
xx
Loving this!
Great! I can’t wait to find all the items to try do this, I always dream about such bag for my cosmetics. Best wishes from Poland! Justyna
I was actually thinking of making a clutch but… where to buy clear PVC??? maybe honey you should do a post for us about sourcing materials for DIY projects… the only place I know so far is Lincraft and they don’t have a great selection.
Have a lovely day,
M.
this clutch is amazing!!!
http://shopaholicoverhere.blogspot.nl/
well done.it really looks nice.
http://rambutan18.blogspot.de/
Wow, I really like this DIY. Looks great!!!
xxx
Clara
GREAT!!
xx,
Meelena
Love your DIY! The clear clutch is chic and a great look in the summer.
-Josephina
http://www.josephinacollection.com
Perfect, I LOVE it! Do you want to see my version of the transperant bag?
http://tarafrasahara.blogspot.dk/2012/06/transperant-clutch.html
it looks so good
http://jenalyenns.blogspot.ca/
Wow! So nice, great job!!!
Holy Gosh!!!!
I NEED THIS!!!
Just amazing!!!
I absolutely love this one! Might try it out myself even though it looks complicated.. Nice job xo
You work in a very precise way!!!Loved it!!
http://lovelittlelulu.blogspot.gr/
Love this! Had to share with my readers. I linked back to your blog!
XOXO
Ashley from isoldmycookiecutter.com
this is a great DIY…cant wait to try it
xoxo
P&P
Ah this is so cool! You always have the best DIYs. Now if only I didn’t mind other people being able to see what’s inside my bag, I would totally recreate this.
Shop Studded Shorts!
Love it! I also want to know where you got the PVC! And the studs please xx
I found the PVC at spotlight but the studs..? Nowhere! I looked in spotlight and the hardware store. Help!!!
Really nice!!
I’m following you (:
love it!
Love it! I’ll try to do it!!
I’m starting a blog hope you like it ^,^
http://sirarenquechapao.blogspot.com.es/
this is awesome!
http://studsanddreams.blogspot.co.uk
I love DIY- customisation is the only way now adays to ensure what you have that unique factor!
Amazing DIY, need to try this at home!
http://hypemyhip.blogspot.com/
I love this clutch! I have to make one myself!!
xxHelene
You have the coolest DIYs this by far my Favorite best!
http://www.thesweetestoneoverthemoon.com
Love the DIY! Looks fun to make
Amazing! This clutch is so stylish and looks simple to make. Gotta make one!
I love it. I love all you do.
http://sharbatlumiere.blogspot.com.es
Estoy intentándolo. Gracias!
Amazing! Perfectly executed!
I’ve seen clear bags around lately and this is the only one that I’ve actually wanted. They freak me out just a little, in a weird way. But I love the lines and how clean it is. Might just have to make myself one.
Amazing tutorial, I WILL deinetly try to do my own ! Do you want to follow each other?
I love this clutch dea it looks like a designer piece!
You should make a collage on my new website with it! http://www.amazine.com
Lauren made a DIY tutorial collage here you can see!
http://www.amazine.com/story/400855
WOW, awesome! Every DIY that you made, makes me want to do something or re-create something. I’ll definitely make a clear clutch. Thanks for the DIY
Absolutely loving this. best DIY so far!
datlyblog.blogspot.com
I’m like most readers, having a hard time finding the PVC. I have to make one of these! You ROCK!
I’m like most of the readers, I cannot find the PVC and I have to have one of these! You ROCK! I heart your blog!
Really good DIY, already shared it in my facebook page. Keep up the good work!
your DIY ideas are insane! amaze! this one looks a bit tricky but i think i’ll try it this weekend! love your blog. Please check out my blog that I do with my baby sis. We’d be honored
GirlsOffFifth.com
Uhh, That is really cool!
amazing it’s genius idea
the best, what i was see
http://www.deer-meadow.com
guys, just look up “screwback button studs” instead of round top studs and you should find plenty of etsy listings.
happy hunting!
please my dear, could you please tell me where you got this sequin bag thats inside from?
WOW! great work!
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I love your blog!!! I recently opened a DIY blog follw me if you like
http://martsharingideas.blogspot.it/
Amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted your project on my blog! Hope you like to get more international viewers! : )
super! thank you for the idea…
and a beautiful result!
http://www.girlielittlethings.blogspot.com/
It has been two days now that I have been constantly amazed at your projects and I am itching to try every single one of them especially this one. I have been wanting to make this type of purse before. So thanks for the template and the tutorial!.AMAZING!
I found this seller on eBay that sells PVC sheets. I think this is what we need. I am excited to give this a try….
http://stores.ebay.com/Carls-Industrial-Salvage-Store/_i.html?_nkw=pvc+sheet&submit=Search&_sid=71595516
This is gorgeous! I think I’m going to try and make one for my interview next week!
Abi x
Wow! I thought I’m the only one obsess with see through purse or what not… I love this! Thanks for the share… =)
This is great! I’ve been looking to buy one but this will save me a fair bit of money! Love it.
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Hi,
I’ve been seeing these clutches everywhere and really fancy having a go at making one myself, could you tell me where you got the PVC from please? I can’t find anything suitable anywhere!
Thanks
Lauren SP
Hi there Lauren, I bought it locally in Hong Kong, I’ll let you know if I find any online. xx
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Hi, has anyone tried making this? Cause I don’t know if my measurments are right..or if it’s just meant to be like this..BASICALLY:
I made my template and the lower flap is – 25 cm to get the correct angle i went in by 5.7cm and then traced the line..anyways I did the same at the top but the lenght is 27 cm — IM SO CONFUSED!!!
I hope this makes sense and if someone could kindly reply i’d be REAL GRATEFUL!!
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Where can you buy the clear PVC in Hong Kong? I want to try this project out!
Hi,
I really really love your clutch idea. Since I would like to replicate it at home, I have a question… Where did you get a chance to buy piece of PVC? I live in a mini European country (check if you have time – Slovenia), and I am putting so much effort in trying to find a proper PVC. No luck so far :s Please, help.
Thank you.
P.S. I love your blog. You are the only one I’ve been checking regularly.
hey there, im just wondering what stud you use to open the clutch? or do you have to un screw it every time to open it?
I looked all over town for PVC, I live in California, I ended up buying really thick clear vinyl form Joann Fabrics. It worked really well for me! Just wanted to let everyone know since it seems we are all having trouble finding the proper materials.
Hi
Where did you get the pvc from ?
Thanks
Lisa
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Love this DIY! I’ve got my pvc but where can you get round top studs with screws!?
I absolutely love this! Going to make it to use for graduation!
Thank you : )
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So every time you need to open the clutch, you have to unscrew the middle stud? Is there another way?
bluehourdiy.com
The stud is used as a button for the top flap so you just have to press the hole down onto the button – no unscrewing required. x
This is genius
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