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    Home » Crafts

    Easy Quilted Sunglass Case Tutorial

    August 2, 2015 by Patti Estep 6 Comments

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    Enjoy this quick and easy quilted sunglass case tutorial. It only takes about 1/2 hour to make this beginner sewing project which makes a great gift.

    quilted sunglass case tutorial.

    A few years back I became obsessed with all the beautiful fabric by designers like Amy Butler, Heather Bailey and many others. I bought several charm packs which are usually 5 inch squares of coordinating fabrics used to make quilts. I never made any quilts, but I did find some uses for the squares like these spice filled mug mats, or more recently, the fabric card holder.

    One of the easiest projects, and most used by me, is a case I made for my sunglasses.  I never buy expensive sunglasses but I do hate it when there are big scratches on them, because I've just tossed them in my bag, so this case has become very handy and it's pretty easy to find in the bag, even by touch.

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    The Materials

    ♦  1 piece of quilted fabric approximately 8 inches by 9 inches
    ♦  coordinating or contrasting thread
    ♦   Velcro buttons adhesive backed or buy fusible tape to adhere

    The Process

    Many designer quilted fabric has a separate pattern on each side. Pick the side that you want and place it on the table with the wrong side showing. Fold the top edge down about 1/4 inch and sew all the way across. You can use a straight stitch, a zigzag stitch or some other decorative stitch for this step.

    Quilted Sunglass Case Tutorial - top edge
    Quilted Sunglass Case Tutorial - zigzag stitch

    Then fold it in a half, right sides together, and pin. Sew 1/2 seam along the bottom and sides. Trim the seam and cut the corner as shown.

    Quilted sunglass case tutorial, sewing sides and bottom

    Turn it right side out and it's almost complete. Add a set of Velcro button just inside the top to keep the sunglasses from falling out. In the past I have found some that had adhesive backing but this time I could only find the ones that you sew on, which I didn't want to do because the stitching may show through. So I used some fusible tape.

    All you do is match up the Velcro and place some pieces of the tape on both sides. Set in to place inside the case and press with an iron on both sides.

    Quilted sunglass case tutorial fasteners

    The whole project probably takes less than 1/2 hour. Wouldn't this make a nice gift?

    Quilted Sunglass Case Tutorial

     quilted sunglass case tutorial for beginners
    Enjoy this quick and easy quilted sunglass case.
    Enjoy this quick and easy quilted sunglass case tutorial.
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    Easy Quilted Sunglass Case Tutorial

    Let me show you how to make a pretty, and really handy, DIY quilted sunglass case. It's easier than you think!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Case
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • sewing machine

    Materials

    • 1 piece of quilted fabric approximately 8 inches by 9 inches
    • Coordinating or contrasting thread
    • Velcro buttons adhesive backed or buy fusible tape to adhere

    Instructions

    • Pick the fabric side that you want and place it on the table with the wrong side showing.
    • Fold the top edge down about 1/4 inch and sew all the way across.
    • You can use a straight stitch, a zigzag stitch or some other decorative stitch for this step.
    • Fold it in half, right sides together, and pin.
    • Sew 1/2 seam along the bottom and sides. Turn it right side out.
    • Add a set of Velcro buttons just inside the top to keep the sunglasses from falling out. 
    • Match up the Velcro and place some pieces of the tape on both sides.
    • Set in to place inside the case and press with an iron on both sides.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Leslie

      November 05, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      Is the 8” length on the top or the 9” length?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 05, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        Leslie, the case is approx. 9 in length less seam allowances. The eight-inch side is where you fold for an approx. 4-inch width.

        Reply
    2. Mary Claire Salander

      July 30, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks for this pattern! I have a few yards of pre-quilted fabric and am looking for patterns for small pieces to sew.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 31, 2019 at 8:26 am

        Mary, I'm so glad you like it. It's a great way to use that quilted fabric.

        Reply
    3. Susan

      August 02, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      I'm a beginner sewer and this looks like a fun easy project! I think I might even try to make a little iPhone case. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Patti

        August 03, 2015 at 7:15 am

        Thanks Susan,

        An iphone case is a great idea! You should write a post about it!

        Reply

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