I’ve been wanting to make a new sunglasses case for a while now. Mine was a bit old and shabby looking – and not at all chic.
And really – I’m always in the mood for a new accessory.
So I did a little brainstorming and I thought it would be fun to have a glasses case with a cute “glasses” design on it.
Isn’t it cute? I love that cat-eye glasses design – and this is so quick and easy to put together.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
1 – 5″ x 16″ piece of outside fabric
1 – 5″ x 16″ piece of lining fabric
2 – 5″ x 16″ pieces of thin fusible batting
3″ ribbon or cording
button
Pattern for sketchy glasses
Start by tracing the glasses pattern (or whatever you decide to use!) onto the outside fabric.
(Sorry this is so light. I have new wash out markers and they are all missing. Shocker. Seeing as how I’m so organized and tidy.)
Iron the fusible Pellon Stitch and Tear onto the back side of the traced design.
Trace the lines with your sewing machine. You can use a walking foot, or remove your pressure foot, or you can just sew slowly around the design. Keep sewing around the lines until you have a “sketchy” look to the design.
If you want to decorate up your glasses, you can add little french knots to the top corners. You could also add in little rhinestones if you want some bling instead.
Remove your stabilizer. Cut out and press your Fusible Fleece to both the outside and lining fabrics.
Fold the lining piece in half, right sides together. Sew the long sides together, but leave a 2″ opening on one side for turning. Trim off the bottom corners.
Fold the corner flat and sew a seam 5/8″ from the point across the corner.
Repeat for the other side. This will give your case a flat bottom.
Trim off the points. Repeat for the outside fabric piece.
Cut a 3″ piece of cording or ribbon and finish the ends so they won’t fray.
Turn the lining piece right side out, and tuck the lining into the outside fabric.
Fold the cording in half and place it between the outside and lining pieces, on the front side.
Sew around the top of the case with a 1/2″ seam allowance.
Turn the case right side out through the little hole you left. Sew the opening closed. Tuck the lining into the case.
Check the placement of the little cording loop on the back, and sew a button on the top back side. You want the cording to be able to slip over it to hold the case closed.
And that’s it!! Pretty quick right?
It would make a perfect gift – Mother’s Day is just around the corner! It would be easy to personalize for your style or design too.
I’d love to hear what you think!
I’m linking to Sunday Scoop, Today’s Creative Blog, Met Monday, Skip to my Lou, Quilt Story, Tutorials & Tips Tuesday, Funky Junk Interiors, Shabby Creek Cottage, and the other fabulous parties on the sidebar – make sure you check them out!
northern cottage says
beyond darling! how stinkin stinkin cute!!
Michele says
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!
Love it!!
tai says
I love this! Thanks for sharing Bev! CUTE!
VickiT says
Super cute Bev. Looks really good.
Jennifer E says
This is so cute! I love the look of the stitching. But then again I think I love all the projects you do. You are so talented Bev.
Emily {Frilly Details} says
SO CUTE!!! My sunglasses would love to call that case home :)
Michele @ The Scrap Shopp says
Too cute, Bev! This is seriously darling. I love the sketchy look. :) I would totally put some bling on mine! lol!
Emi says
Wow, such a cool project! I’m usually a ‘bling’ type of gal, but the French knots look so tempting, too…
Rebecca Cousins says
I love this! Cats eye glasses are my favorite and I love how you added the detail with french knots. Too cute!
Gemma says
This is really cool, I have all the stuff at home too so I won’t even have to go out and buy anything :)
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Jen says
Wow! This is sooo fun! Your tutorial is very well done – so much so that I think I could make it! (And that’s saying a lot!) Great project – thanks for sharing!
susan m. jensen says
Bev you are a crafty gal for sure!!! Im a sebior Bing gal but french knots I love to make & I’ll combine them if you wont mind. Very cute idea.
holly ll says
Love this style! I have a mini sunglasses addiction…so i could make a ton of these!
Faith @ Artistic31Mama says
Hello! I’m a new follower. I love this! It looks so cute! I’m thinking about making a glasses case for my grandma’s birthday this month and I might just have to make this one! I would love it if you considering sharing this at my linky party this week. :-) http://www.artistic31mama.com/2012/03/fabulous-fridays-5-03-30-12.html
Amanda @ The Little Giggler says
OK…I absolutely love this!! I need one! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Jennifer says
The case is so cute Bev! You’re tempting me to try to make one, even with my limited sewing skills.
Irina says
I just logged in to the Shabby Creek Cottage linky party to add my sunglasses case when I saw yours…wow it is wonderful! Come and have a look at my case if you’d like…they are both different and also similar :-)
Kristiina says
What a cute idea!
Rebekah {All Thingz Related} says
That’s the cutest case I’ve ever seen! I’m thinking they’d make great little teacher gifts!
Rosemary says
That’s so cute. Nice job.
Maria says
Oh my gosh this is awesome! Love the case and the glasses drawn on it, so adorable!
Alison says
Bev this is another stunning idea. I can totally picture these sold in a store!!
aimee steckowski says
LOVE — that turned out SOOO great!!!!!
Taylor @ Goings on in Texas says
Such a cute project! I love the simplicity of the glasses. So chic!
I would love for you to share this with my Unveil Your Genius Link Party! (New linky every Thursday). Here’s this week’s linky link:
http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/04/unveil-your-genius-link-party-5.html
Happy Friday!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Oh Bev! Another not only genius idea but adorably executed. Just perfect. Thanks for linking up to this week’s BFF Open House. Wishing you and your family a joyous Easter!
Ashlee says
Isn’t that funny, how both of you linked up the same idea! SO cute! I had to feature you both, because I loved each of them! Maybe if I had one this cute I wouldn’t keep losing my sunglasses! Thanks for linking up every week, I totally adore you and can’t WAIT to see you again next week!
Katie says
Those are so darling, the illustration kinda has a vintage feel to it. Fun! Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree.
Jenn/Rook No. 17 says
Pinning and featuring on my FB page (a very belated “A Little Birdie Told Me…” feature). Bev, you are a mega style maven!
Jenn
Eva says
So cute! Great little girlfriend gifts.
Alan Shearer says
I love reading your web site. Thanks for your time!