Fold Over Clutch with Cross-Body Strap

A friend at work saw the fold over clutch I made and loved it so much she wanted one, too!  She also asked for the same bag with a cross-body strap.

I used the same fold over clutch pattern and increased the strap length and anchored it on both sides.  An easy alteration to make the bag to her specifications. 

This is just one example of how easy it is to take a strong pattern and make simple alterations to customize it to your taste.  Once you learn the basics of sewing and bag making, the possibilities are endless.