Another Easy Street Pattern by Chris W Designs -- Chloe's Court

I was lucky enough to test another of Chris W Designs Easy Street Patterns, her third in this easier, quicker pattern line.  This one is Chloe's Court, and it comes with two options for the front flap and, yes, I just had to make both of them.  I loved the hardware on both options so I had to include it, but, this bag can be made without it.

Here is the first option.  It is a clutch/shoulder bag that closes with a hidden magnetic closure that attracts the metal of the large oval handle to keep the bag closed flat.  It has a removable chain strap.

When you open the bag, you will see a zippered pocket compartment.  The contrasting fabric is a large slip pocket that closes with a magnetic snap. It is large enough to hold the largest of phones.

Inside the zippered pocket are 4 card slots and a slip pocket behind them.

The other option uses entirely different hardware.

The tree fabric has silver metallic in it and makes it look very dressy.  Again the hardware attaches to a hidden magnet to close flat.

In case you want to know what the back looks like, it is the main fabric.

This bag calls for Stiff Stuff sew-in firm interfacing from Lazy Girl Designs.  I had never used it before.  Most firmer interfacing will be too thick or stiff to make this clutch, but this product is like a softer, more flexible, thinner Peltex that makes turning the bag easier and allows it to lay flat.  I loved working with it. It may become one of my new go to interfacings.  It is relatively easy to find online.  I wished I would have bought more than 2 yards at the time.  I am anxious to try it in some other bag designs.

You can get Christine's new Chloe's Court pattern here and go here to see other testers' bags.  The completed bag measures 11"W x 6 3/4" H.

I got the bag front hardware from Janelle at Emmaline Bags.

I love Christine's patterns and this one is no different.