Stitched Sunglasses Case

May 29, 2012

My Stitched Sunglasses Case was inspired by this beautiful fabric from Hobby Lobby!While perusing through oodles of fabric at Hobby Lobby.  Recently, I came across the most adorable yellow and gray floral pattern!  What is it about that color combo that is so appealing?  It’s just so bright and cheery!

This delightfully happy pattern brought thoughts of summers by the pool and lounging on the beach.  I wanted to make something that symbolized summer.  And since I can never seem to keep my sunglasses from being mangled in my purse (or by tiny hands), I decided to make this adorable stitched sunglasses case!
Here’s what you need:
Two pieces of coordinating fabric
Lightweight fusible fleece
Coordinating thread
Scissors
Brooch or decorative embellishment (optional)
Start by cutting your two pieces of fabric into 10 inch x 10 inch squares. One will be the outside fabric and the other will be the inner lining.  (I purposely made these too big.)  Cut a 3 inch x 2 inch piece out of the fabric you are using on the outside.   Next cut the fusible fleece into a 9 inch x 9 inch square.
Place the two pieces of fabric right side together.  Lay the fusible fleece in the center and pin around the edges.  (Be sure to leave a 3 inch opening to turn the fabric right side out.)
Sew around the edges (leaving that opening).
Cut the excess fabric and turn right side out.
Iron the square.  (I folded the opening in and ironed so it would be easier to sew.)
Next, pin the opening together and top stitch along that edge and set aside.
Take the 3 inch x 2 inch fabric and fold the long edges to the middle.  Iron in place.  Then, fold in half and iron again.  (I did it this way so the edge looked cleaner than just folding in half and folding in half again.)
Stitch along the open edge.
Fold the piece in half and place the raw edge on the right side of the 9 inch square (loop will be pointing to the middle).  Pin in place.  Then fold your 9 inch square in half and pin along the edge and bottom.
Stitch around the two sides (1/2 inch seam).
Cut the bottom corners.
Turn right side out, push out the corners and add embellishment.

It was so easy to make!  I made three in an hour!

Stitched Sunglasses Case via createcraftlove.com #sewing #sunglassescase
Stitched Sunglasses Case via createcraftlove.com #sewing #sunglassescase
Stitched Sunglasses Case via createcraftlove.com #sewing #sunglassescase

 Click here to download a printable PDF of my tutorial for the Stitched Sunglasses Case!

Stitched Sunglasses Case via createcraftlove.com #sewing #sunglassescase
Don’t you just love it?  I found those black rose brooch clips on sale at Hobby Lobby too.  It really pulls it all together!
I am crushin’ on this case!
Jill

 

Saturday!

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Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. Author: Jill Fritz is a full time outside the home working mommy turned craft blogger. She offers craft/DIY tutorials for Pinterest addicts, craft junkies, DIY fanatics and busy mamas. Jill started Create.Craft.Love. as place to showcase her craftiness and to encourage others to do the same. Create.Craft.Love is a place where passion and creativity collide! Google

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Comments

  1. Renewed Upon a Dream says:
    May 29, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    This is great! It turned out beautifully! I’m pinning it so I can make some soon!

    Reply
  2. Sarah @ This Crazy Blessed Life says:
    May 29, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Very cute!!! I pinned so that I remember to go back and make some :)

    Reply
  3. cheapcraftymama says:
    May 30, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    How simple and cute! Love it! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com– where you can win free ad-space on my blog!

    Reply
  4. Paula Parrish says:
    May 30, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Hello Jill,
    Great Project. I pinned your link, with plans to make a sunglass case later. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles, Paula

    Reply
  5. Maria @ Life on M Avenue says:
    May 30, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Hi! Found your blog through Welcome Wednesday. This is SO cute!! add it to my never ending “to-do-someday” list… :)
    http://lifeonmavenue.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  6. Claiming Our Space says:
    May 30, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    After breaking 2 pairs of sunglassed in the last 6 months, I NEED to make some of these. I would love it if you would share at my linky party Tout It Tuesday http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-8.html

    Reply
  7. Erin @ Chronic Christian Crafter says:
    June 1, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I’m in love with this project…I SO wish I could so much more than a button right now :) !!! This is ADORABLE!!! Thanks for sharing and linking up with us @ Toot Your Horn Tuesday!

    Erin

    Reply
  8. Sewing for Utange says:
    June 1, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Very sweet. Thanks for the tutorial; I think I may be making some of these.

    Reply
  9. Alyssa says:
    June 1, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    This is so cute! I love the flower on the case and I also really like the fabric. I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-your-talent-thursday-9.html. I hope to see you there!

    Reply
  10. Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says:
    June 2, 2012 at 6:21 am

    This turned out so cute! Am going to have to have a go! Thanks for sharing!
    Rebecca @ heronscrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Katie Goldsworthy says:
    June 2, 2012 at 6:39 am

    So cute! Love the flower!

    –Katie

    Reply
  12. Thrifty Miss Smith says:
    June 2, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    This is so cool and a great tutorial too :) Pinning it as a must do! New GFC follower. I’m participating in the blog swap too so I’ll be seeing your post in a couple days. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  13. Karen at Bargain-ista.com says:
    June 3, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I’m crushing on it too!!! The inside is as cute as the outside! I want one ;)

    Reply
  14. Heather Alverson says:
    June 3, 2012 at 2:34 am

    These are adorable!! A must make for me. Great idea!

    Reply
  15. Motivated Mommy of two says:
    June 3, 2012 at 4:27 am

    that is an a really cute case, I wish I knew how to use a sewing machine to make one for myself. Stopping by from the happy go lucky party

    Reply
  16. Cassie says:
    June 3, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    These are really adorable! Love! Thanks for sharing! (I found you on the Sundae Scoop).

    Cassie
    two-in-diapers.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Down By The Bay says:
    June 4, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Adorable…do you happen to know the maker f thar fabric? I love it, no Hobby Lobby around me.

    Reply
  18. Amy says:
    June 4, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    This is aDORable, Jill! Thanks for telling us where you got that fabric because I need to get me some of that!! Time for a trip to Hobby Lobby! These turned out so great! Thanks for sharing at shine on fridays!

    Reply
  19. Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters says:
    June 6, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    This turned out great!! I really love it so much that I want to start sewing one for myself right now!! Thanks so much for sharing at Two Sasters:)

    Reply
  20. Marcie says:
    June 7, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I love this! You need to share your stuff on my Monday linky parties! Too cute!
    Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com

    Reply
  21. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says:
    June 10, 2012 at 2:20 am

    These are adorable!! Stopping by from Sew Country Chick linky party.

    Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/kids-roll-up-nap-blanket.html

    Reply
  22. cookiesandcrafts says:
    June 18, 2012 at 3:46 am

    I just made this today and it turned out great! Easy, fast, and cute. My favorite kind of project! https://cookiesandcrafts.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/to-do-stop-making-to-do-lists/

    Reply
  23. Kelsey says:
    September 20, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    This is great! It will really help keep all those ugly scratched off of my sunglasses! I’d love it if you linked up to my blog hop and make some new friends! Your blog is so cute!

    Kelsey
    embracingmessy.blogspot.com
    http://embracingmessy.blogspot.com/2012/09/embracing-friends-weekly-blog-hop-6.html

    Reply
  24. Hosneara Begum says:
    October 20, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Thank you, amazing job! This was the information I required.

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    Reply
  25. Regina Roza says:
    February 10, 2013 at 8:59 am

    the PDF link isn’t working correctly….any hints for me? :)

    Reply
    • Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says:
      February 10, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      I’m working on it for you, Regina! Unfortunately the file is saved on my old computer so this might take a bit. =)

      Reply
  26. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says:
    May 24, 2013 at 11:40 am

    OK! Pinning this one as well!

    Reply

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