Evening Dress #5

It's not all about making an evening dress. Accessorises can make a lot of difference. You've already seen the shoes, part of the bow, here the clutch!

The clutch idea was initially a handbag. However I decided to make something simpler and shorter to create in 2 dimensions (a bag would be a 3D work). I've used remnants of the dress' fabric.
The outside of the clutch is blue and the inside light purple. There is a tie around it to keep it shut.
One issue with 2D work is that the result can often be too soft and not hold itself. So I've resorted to add a thick plastic sheet inside the clutch's lining. I first thought about cardboard, however I couldn't have washed it.

What about the bow?
I would like to make a scarf with a big bow in the small of the back. I want shape, silkiness and volume. i've bought a lovely iridescent fabric. I'll make a fake bow with a circular piece of fabric in which I'll tie the not. To see how I could get the best result I've done a handful of trials. 

• The first sample is covered in a mix of white glue and water. The glue is too visible. Fail.
• The second trial has a higher water content, it's better.
• The third trial is covered with spray starch. Too visible on the picture. Fail. 

I think I'm going to use the second mix. To make these trials I first pined the bits of fabric in place then dried the with a hair dryer.

Without flash

With flash