# Simple DIY Felt Purses Create a Casual Clutch for any Outing with This Simple Tutorial By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-felt-purses References: [lovetogohappythings](http://www.lovetogohappythings.com/2013/09/diy-felt-clutch-i-love.html) If you're looking for a simple and casual clutch to carry around without breaking the bank, then these [chic DIY felt purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy) are offering individuals an easy way to create one from scratch. While purchasing a handbag from a high-end designer is definitely something most fashionistas would love, affording to do so on a regular basis can be costly. That's why opting to create a purse or clutch yourself can be a creatively cost-effective alternative. With just a few simple materials such as pieces of felt and some sewing material, you can easily create a [casual clutch bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch) with a personalized typographic design in no time. Featured on the blog 'Love To-Go, Happy Little Things,' this DIY activity is a great way to add practical new accessories to your wardrobe without breaking your budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Fashion:** Creating personalized accessories through DIY projects presents an opportunity for disruptors to offer affordable and unique fashion options. - **Cost-effective Handbags:** Designing handbags using inexpensive materials like felt offers disruptors a chance to provide affordable alternatives to high-end designer purses. - **Personalized Clutches:** The trend of making customized clutches allows for innovation in creating unique designs that match individual preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Affordable DIY accessories open up opportunities for disruptors in the fashion accessories industry to provide budget-friendly and customizable options. - **Crafting and Sewing:** The rise in DIY fashion projects creates an opportunity for disruptors in the crafting and sewing industry to offer innovative materials and tools for individuals to create their own accessories. - **Online Tutorials and Blogs:** The increasing popularity of DIY tutorials and blogs creates a space for disruptors to provide innovative platforms for sharing creative ideas and step-by-step guides. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Handle-Only Fashion Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Bespoke Bakery-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-bag.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Quilted Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulberry-softie.md) - [Glamorous Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fleming-drawstring-bag.md)