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| Flower Swim Cap Clutch |
As the summery weather hit NY last week, I dreamed of all the colorful accessories and clothes that signal the arrival of spring. While shopping in a local boutique I found vibrant clutches that were made out of flower swim caps. I have always been attracted to flower swim caps, but never owned one, so this flower covered clutch was calling my name. Unfortunately, the $198 price tag was way out of my budget, so I decided to make my own. I bought a rainbow cap and a black and white floral swim cap online, and purchased zippers at my local sewing store. In the end my clutch cost about $17, and was quite easy to make. Follow the tutorial below to create your own.
I look forward to using this clutch all summer long, it sure is a great conversation piece! It's perfect to wear with a cute dress to a summer gathering, or to take to the beach to hold your suntan lotion and sunglasses.
Please share your flower swim cap clutches with me!
Enjoy,
Margo Isadora
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Flower Swim Cap Clutches...
Expensive Vogue Inspiration |
Spotted in Lucky Magazine
Highlighted in Town and Country
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Supplies: 1 Flower Swim Cap, 1 Chunky Zipper,
Scissors, Needle, Thread, and Pins |
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This was the zipper I used, but ended cutting a few inches off.
A 12" zipper would do the job! |
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| Match up the slopes of the swim cap. |
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Unzip the zipper and pin ends at the
center back of the swim cap. |
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Begin to pin the zipper around cap;
it does not need to be prefect. |
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Pinning is complete!
Zip it up before you start sewing,
to insure that you did not twist it while pinning. |
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| Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end. |
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Sew your zipper to the rubber inside lining of the cap.
I recommend using a thimble, as the rubber can be difficult
to get through at times. |
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| All zipped up! |
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If your zipper is too long, as mine was, simply cut it.
Leave a 1"-2" extra. |
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| Tack the end of your zipper down, tie a knot, and you're done! |
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Your stitching does not have to be perfect.
If you like you can add a little glue between the
rubber and zipper to further secure it. |
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| DONE! |
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| 1 summery clutch coming right up! |
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| Perfect for a sunny day! |
