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Ankara Clutch

Name: Ankara Clutch
Brand: Creative Spark
SKU: CS0083
Price: 34.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Lisa Shepard Stewart

Create a stylish statement accessory while you learn to mix and play with African prints. You’ll learn about African prints, patchwork, and accessory design in this course designed for all skill levels.

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35 Minutes

Ability Level: Adventurous Beginner

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Make Your Own African Print Clutch

African prints (also called Ankara) are known for their unique mix of bold designs and vibrant colors, so much so that they can sometimes be a bit intimidating when mixed into a single project. As the owner of Cultured Expressions Sewing Studio, Lisa Shepard Stewart is a queen of working with African textiles in various projects. She is an experienced instructor known for encouraging creativity and offering honest feedback so students can achieve their desired results.

In this class, students will enjoy working with these exciting cotton prints as they create a "modern vintage" mini clutch, complete with a metal frame and a choice of creative variations. (Beginner sewists, this course is easy to follow! Lisa demonstrates each step so you can construct your own mini clutch.) Lisa uses a fun and simple "Fuse and Stitch" piecing method, so you'll be able to focus on the beauty of the fabrics as you work. She guides you through preparing the squares and layout of the clutch before showing you how to sew the horizontal seams. Finish your favorite new accessory by adding the lining and (optional) adding a wristlet strap.

What you will learn

Master Lisa's Fuse-and-Stitch piecing method and use it for future projects
You will learn a relaxed way of combining colors and African prints.
A convenient Supply Kit is available for purchase. It has enough fabric for the Clutch and allows for creative experimentation on other projects.
The project is perfect for confident beginners and holds the interest of more experienced stitchers with variations in the details.
African prints are featured, yet the project is easily adaptable to other fabrics.
Includes access to course video, download, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Bonuses

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR KIT FROM LISA

In a clutch (pun intended) to gather all of your supplies for this course? Lisa offers an optional kit with all the necessary supplies for the course, including a 50-pack of 5" squares, giving you enough fabric leftover for your experimentation.

KIT INCLUDES:

(50) pack of 5" African print squares (no repeats!)
Metal purse frame, 8” wide
Fusible batting
Wristlet hardware
Lining is not included. Add the lining fabric of your choice!

Course Curriculum

Welcome
1 Video 1 Text

Clutch Layout and Construction
2 Videos 1 Download

Frame and Finishing
2 Videos

Share Your New Clutch
2 Texts

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Lisa Shepard Stewart

Leave your rulers and pins behind! In my classes, precision is secondary to creativity, with very few hard rules to follow and lots of easy yet effective techniques to explore… and all against the backdrop of unique African textiles and embellishments. In the end, you’ll not only make something beautiful, you’ll also “Feel the FABRIC… Embrace the CULTURE”
Fun Facts About Me...
• I usually eyeball my seam allowances.
• I put students at ease with