Has anyone made the Cameo Clutch purse that A Stitch A Half offered free? Here is my attempt. Please don't feel that you have to say anything nice because it is far from perfect. The design stitched out beautifully but putting it together was a challenge, definitely not a project for a novice. The biggest problems were caused by the size. I did it in the 4x4 hoop and the pieces are just too small to sew together on the machine. I may take it apart and try to sew it by hand. But I do plan to try it again in the 5x7 size. That size should be easier to work with. One mistake that I made turned out to be an advantage. I didn't place the fabric far enough down when I made the flap piece and it left a small open area next to the lace but I used this as a buttonhole to keep the flap closed.

It looks very good to me!

WOW!! I did not get this even though it was a freebee as I knew I would never stitch it. Fancy passing up a free design.

I have got this 1 but have not stiched it as yet. I did do 1 of the other bags in the 5x7 size. Stitched most of it together by hand, with an invisible thread. It is very difficult to get the machine into some parts. But enjoyed doing it.

Hugs Yvon

As you say perhaps the problem is working with the small size of the purse.
Try the larger size and see how you do.
We have all been through this and learned along the way!

There is a Tutorial on making the purse on the A Stitch A Half website.
I will post the link for you below.
Perhaps you can print it off so you can follow the steps.

EastWitch2

2 comments

by queenofhearts 05 Feb 2012

Thank you for posting the link for anyone thinking about making this purse. I had seen it before I started the purse so I understood the instructions, I just didn't expect it to be so difficult to assemble the pieces. My 5x7 hoop machine is in the shop but as soon as I get it back I am going to try the larger size. Then I will let you all know how that one went.

by queenofhearts 05 Feb 2012

Cont. but as soon as I get it back I am going to try the larger size. I will let you know how that goes.

I didn't get this design free - but have had it for years - the smaller clutch is really small - isn't it? Have fun stitching out the larger one.

It looks great... job well done!

I think that it is perfectly lovely! & great for a novice! Thank you for sharing the info on the size too as I was thinking that I might make one & I'm glad to know that a 5x7 would be better!

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by queenofhearts 05 Feb 2012

I have sewed for years, that was the point of the comment about not being a project for a novice. I think it would be so frustating for a beginner that they would give up. I also know that the next one that I make will have a few revisions to the original instructions. My advice is to try one in scrap fabric first.

by queenofhearts 05 Feb 2012

opps, spelled frustrating wrong

Don't be too hard on yourself because it looks great.

I think you have done a good job and like the color you have chosen. Hugs, Lidia

Loving the colors, I did download but looked and thought to complicated for me today. Glad to see someone else has had a go first! giving us all heads up on degree of difficulty!

yes putting these things together can be a challenge you did a great job :):)

Nice

very cute

turn out very nice

I too love you colors and appreciate the heads up on the smaller design. Yours turned out nice!

In my opinion it turned out beautiful!! Nice colors. Good job!