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How to sew an easy sunglasses case by Debbie Shore

Debbie Shore 45,411 4 years ago
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This little case is so simple, and not just for sunglasses! Here's what you need: 1 outer, 1 lining fabric and 1 fusible fleece [H640] each measuring 8.5” x 13” [22cm x 33cm] [non-directional print] Erasable marker pen and ruler if you’d like to quilt the fabric Magnetic snap Cup or mug to use as a template to curve the corners Hand sewing needle 1. Fuse fleece to the wrong side of the outer fabric 2. Draw around the mug to curve the top two corners of both fabrics 3. Draw diagonal lines across the top fabric in two directions and sew to quilt [optional] 4. Fit the thinner part of the magnetic clasp centrally to the top of the curved end of the lining, 1.5” from the top 5. Fit the fatter half of the snap to the outer fabric, centrally 2” [5cm] from the straight edge 6. Sew the two pieces right sides together across the short straight edge 7. Turn over and top stitch across the seam 8. Fold the bottom of the case so that the outer fabric is right sides together, by 3.5” [9cm] 9. Sew 2.5” [6.5cm] along one side 10. Fold the lining pieces right sides together so that the curved ends meet, sew all around, apart from the 2.5” [6.5cm] section you’ve already sewn and the folded base of the case 11. Turn the right side out 12. Hand sew the opening closed 13. Push the lining inside the case and press 14. Top stitch around the flap [optional]

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