All seams are ½” unless noted
FOLD OPEN GLASSES CASE
Materials needed:
Part A = Cut 2 pieces 8”h x 8”w (A1 = inside case; A2 = outside case)
Part B = Cut 2 pieces 6”h x 8”w (B1 = interior pocket; B2=pocket lining)
8” piece of 1” wide ric-rac
2 pieces of thin cotton batting (one at 7 ½” x 7 ½”; one at 5 ½” x 7 ½”)
2 8” pieces of decorative ribbon fore tie closure
Thread for assembly and decorative topstitching
1. With right sides of part As together, starting 2 ½” from the top,
stitch around sides and top to 2 ½” from top on opposite side, leaving
bottom edge and remaining sides free. Cut ½” slit in seam allowance
immediately below where stitch line starts and ends. Press seams and
turn right sides out.
2. Insert larger batting piece inside part As, leaving seam allowance
free of batting. Pin edges and set aside.
3. Line up top curves of ric-rack to top edge of B1. Using basting
stitch, attach using ¼” seam allowance to hold in place.
4. Embroider or attach “patches” (* READ and SUN; see patch ideas at end
if patterns!) to B1
5. With right sides of part Bs together, stitch across top edge and
press seam.
6. Insert smaller piece batting inside part Bs, leaving seam allowance
free of batting.
7. Pin ribbon in place, matching raw edges, half way down each side of
Assembly A.
8. Matching bottom edges, pin Assembly B to Assembly A with part B1
facing part A2.
9. Sew parts together through all layers, clip corners to remove bulk
and turn right sides out.
10. Using chalk or fabric marking pen, draw line down center of entire
case. Topstitch on line through all layers to create division for
glasses.
11. Voile! Your are ready to go!
PATCHWORK GLASSES CASE
Materials needed:
Outsides = Assemble patchwork pieces with finished size of 6 ½”w x 8”h
Lining = Cut 2 pieces 6 ½”w x 8”h
Ruffle = Cut 2 pieces 2”h x 8”w
2 pieces of thin cotton batting 5 ½” x 7 ½”
Divider = 1 piece of felt 6 ½”x 7 ½”
Thread for assembly and decorative topstitching
1. Assemble patchwork pieces. We used chevron, sunray and striped
patchwork patterns for the ones in the article, but the possibilities
are endless!
2. Embroider or attach “patches” (* READ and SUN; see patch ideas at end
if patterns!) to outside patchwork pieces.
3. Press ruffle pieces in half lengthwise with right sides out.
4. Matching raw edges and using basting stitch, attach each ruffle piece
to the top edge of a patchwork piece. You will gather as you stitch,
ending up with ends meeting edge of body piece.
5. With right sides together, attach each patchwork piece to its
corresponding lining piece along the top edges only. Press seams and
turn right sides out.
6. Insert batting pieces inside each assembly, leaving seam allowances
free of batting.
7. Place two assembled sides on top of each other, with patchwork sides
facing. Stack felt divider on top and pin. Sew around sides and bottom
edges through all layers. Clip corners to remove bulk and turn right
sides out.
8. Head to the beach!
PATCH IDEAS
We made “patches” that looked like a sun and book to go with our glass
cases. You can either embroider your own words (or pictures!) or use an
iron transfer like we did. Available at most craft stores, you can print
on these iron-on transfers right from your computer. We attached all of
our “patches” to our cases using double-sided fusible interfacing. Then,
we embellished with contrast funky stitching, and frayed or pinked our
edges!
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