I’ve seen those cute pom pom straw clutches on pinterest – they’re perfect for summer! I’m a huge fan of upcycling – so I thought I could make my own cute pom pom straw bag with a placemat! A straw placemat clutch is easy to make – I’ll show you how! 😀
DIY Pom Pom Straw Clutch – Tutorial
You’ll need:
- straw, raffia or woven grass placemat *
- DIY mini pom poms and tassels
- zipper
- scissor, needle & thread
* You can use a round, oval or square placemat – the steps are the same. I used an oval placemat.
Soak the placemat in water for a couple of hours – it’s necessary so that the straw doesn’t break when folding. Fold the placemat in half (with the right side facing you). Use clothes pins to hold the placemat together. Let the straw placemat dry.
Stitch the zipper in place. You can use a sewing machine or attach the zipper with running stitches by hand. I wanted to sew outside, so I hand-stitched the zipper in place. Trim the zipper if it’s too long.
Tie the pom poms to the bag with square knots.
And your DIY pom pom straw placemat clutch is finished! Yay! 😀
Now make matching pom pom sandals from scratch!
So Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Rachel! 🙂
Cool! I love it! Has a happy and easy summer feel!
Thank you, Marjan!
Absolutely beautiful straw clutch bag. You have really given me a great idea to try this for my beach party. Thanks tons for sharing this. from the clutch bad to your footwear’s everything is looking so colorful..
Thanks, Hannah! 😀 I’d love to see your straw clutch when you make it.
LOVE this! Great hack. Now I just need to get more confident sewing zippers (yikes!). Pinned.
Thanks, Victoria! 🙂 Sewing zippers by hand is really easy, and sometimes faster than doing it by machine! 😉
Adorable! Thanks for sharing @ Vintage Charm–pinned!
Thanks for pinning, Cecilia!
What a creative idea! I never would have thought of using a placemat – and it turned out so beautifully. So, so lovely!
Thanks, Jelica! 🙂
Oh my! This is so cool! And pretty 😀 Wish I was handy like that. Happy Fiesta!
Thanks, Sarah! 😀 The straw clutch is really easy to make. Give it a try! 🙂
This is super adorable for summer especially with the matching sandals.
Look fresh and bright and cheery. Nicely done.
Thanks, Leanna! 🙂
I love it! What a good idea, there are some things we overlook so it is good to see things with new eyes occasionally. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you, Dianne!
Well that is just brilliant! I love everything about it. Pom Pom all the things!
Hi Lina, just to let you know you’re lovely bag is one of the features this week at Handmade Monday 🙂
Apologies for the terrible grammar – your lovely bag not you’re!
Thanks for featuring me, Julie! 🙂
Beautiful and fun little purse! Good tip with soaking the straw – good to know. Pinned.
Thanks for pinning!
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I can’t believe this is made from a placemat – it is so cute. Love the pom poms
Thanks, Amber! 🙂
I am so impressed! I can’t believe you made this gorgeous super on trend bag out of a placemat! COOL!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thanks, Elise!
Super cute! And what a great idea to use a placemat!
Mary
https://www.themarycurator.com/
Thank you!
This is adorable!! Pinning!
Tania
Thanks, Tania!
Such a fun and creative idea! Thanks for sharing it with SYC. I will be featuring you this week.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks for featuring me, Jann! 🙂
So cute!Love the sandals too!
Thanks, Maristella!
What a fun and creative idea, Lina! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle. We’ll be featuring your clutch at tomorrow’s party.
Thanks for featuring me, Beverly!
What a great tutorial and I love how easy this is to make. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. We love having you and you are one of this coming Sunday feathers. Stop by this Sunday.
Thanks for the feature!
What a fantastic idea! Your Pom Pom Clutch looks so pretty. I love this easy, frugal craft. Thank you so much for sharing it at The Hearth and Soul Link Party! Hope to ‘see’ you again this week!
Thanks, April! 🙂
What a fun summery project and tutorial.
Thanks so much for linking up to last week’s Stitchery Link Party. Aloha hugs.
Thanks for stopping by!
This is such a cute idea! I plan to make at least one! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Karen! 🙂 I’d love to see your straw clutch!
super cute – and fun party make as well! Thanks for sharing at the party – hope to see you at this week’s party: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2017/08/22/reader-tip-tuesday-party-crafts-recipes/
Its still & growing all week :)…
Thanks, Jodie!
So adorable. Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
See you next week.
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks, Bev!
How smart! I love this idea… now if I only sewed! I would have never thought a placemat!
Thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks, Jessica! 😀