Friday, January 21, 2022

Faro Foldover Clutch - Pattern Release!

I'm so excited to share the Faro Foldover Clutch with you all! This super quick make (you'll make it in under 2 hours!) is the perfect party bag, easily whipped up in the afternoon before the party! And it's such a fun use for these frames. 

 And I of course had to make a Baby Faro pattern for those adorable itty bitty 4 1/2" (11.5cm) frames!


The Baby Faro fits nicely in the Faro and is perfect for those little things you don't want lying loose. These two classy versions are made in a heavy, braided look vinyl from BorlangeSycentrum.se without any interfacing. The frames are gunmetal. Lined with red Kona Cotton. 

 


 You can of course convert this bag to a shoulder or crossbody bag should you wish, included in the pattern are descriptions for adding either D-rings and strap clips.

This version of the bag is made in a beautiful canvas print called Garden of Utopia from TheStyledMagnolia.com. It's made with By Annie's Soft and Stable foam interfacing for a wonderfully sturdy bag. This one is also lined with Kona Cotton. The hardware is copper.  




This is such a fun and quick make, I hope you'll have as much fun as I've had making yours!
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My amazing pattern testers were awesome as ever and tested the pattern for me, and they have truly outdone themselves AGAIN!! A sincere thank you goes out to each and everyone one of you for helping me make each new pattern - into my best pattern yet!

I'm so very grateful for all your help and hard work, I could not do this without you!


Pia Jestin - can be found here on Instagram made this beautiful red vinyl one:




Anne-Le Wängelin - whom can be found here on Instagram made this lovely all cotton version:


Cheryl Wright Simmerman - of Adarra Handmade made this stunning cork version:


Barbara Dörig - Whom can be found here on instagram made this beautiful black glitter version, and a carbon copy adorable Baby Faro:



Eva Arthursson - made this lovely black and rose version, and an adorable black and gunmetal Baby faro:



Helena Halvar Tall - Whom can be found here on instagram made this gorgeous blinged up vinyl one:


Anette Lundin - Made this absolutely beautiful black glitter version! Perfect for the winter holiday parties!


 
Julia Willman - Made these two awesome versions, one beautiful flowery full size one, and an adorable Baby Faro with an alternative magnet closure. 






Faro Foldover Clutch - Finding the Frames

It can be a little tricky to find the right ones, so I've made a little list of online retailers here and how to identify the correct kind in the photo below. If you sell them or know a store that does, please don't hesitate to include a link in a comments on this post please so I can update this list! 


The Faro Foldover Clutch & Baby Faro uses OPEN ENDED wallet closures or bag frames (see the photo above). 

Closed ended ones will NOT work! Use these 7 1/2" ones from Emmalinebags.com or the 4 1/2" ones for the Baby Faro


Shopping online for frames

Australia - Both sizes at: https://www.voodoorabbit.com.au 

Canada - Both sizes at: Emmalinebags.com - https://loriscountrycottage.com 

UK - Both sizes at: https://www.sewhot.co.uk - Thelittlebritishfabricshop.co.uk

Sweden - Both sizes at: Borlangesycentrum.se

Norway - Both sizes at: Rosegold.no

USA - Both sizes at: https://www.keepsakequilting.com