If you need a “last-minute” gift, here is a fun, quick and easy little project – a card holder that everyone needs.
(This post is the second in the series “5 Quick Gifts to sew for Christmas”. See all the posts here.)
Here is what you need: 2 pieces of fabric and one piece of fusible web (Wonder Under, Vliesofix/Bondaweb, Heat and Bond, Steam a Seam).
All pieces must measure 4” x 9 1/4”.
Place the fusible web, rough side down, on the wrong side of one of the fabrics.
Press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Let it cool then remove the paper backing.
Then place the other fabric, wrong side down, on the sticky side of the first fabric piece and press. Then adjust the size of the piece to 3 3/4” x 9” (if you have a pinking blade, use it!).
From the short edges cut out two semi-circles. (I used a large spool of thread to draw the semi-circle, you could use a coin as well).
Zig zag the short edges (I lost my patience at this step, I think it’s not the end of the world if you let the edges unfinished, but a finished edge makes the piece more durable).
Fold the piece in half to find the center; finger press the fold.
Then bring the short edges toward the center and fold as shown. Stitch close to the top and bottom edges, then zig zag those edges (this step is easier because there are 4 layers of fabric).
If you have used a pinking blade, the edges don’t need zig zag finishing.
The last step: keep the piece folded and stitch through all layers, close to the fold.
Ready to be gifted!
Related patterns- for quick and easy pouches- click here for details.
Happy sewing,
Geta
Hi I bought a 21.00 pattern about a month ago and haven’t received it yet.. Please respond.
I just sent it again; please check your SPAM or PROMOTIONS folders too.
I had to read through the instructions before believing it could be made in only 15 minutes!! When the curved areas are left unstitched add a Fray Check/Block liquid to reduce fraying of the raw edges. Well done tute!!
Could you clarify the last step that says to keep the piece folded and stitch through all the layers close to the fold? I can’t see in the pictures where you’ve done that, and if I stitch it there, it won’t open up so flat anymore. Thanks so much!
Diana, you have to stitch very close to the fold. This stitching helps the card holder staying closed and it shapes it better.
I was confused at the instructions to stitch close to the fold until I realized you meant the folds at the bottom of each card pocket, not the center fold. At least, that’s where stitching is shown in the second to last project photo.
EXTREME beginner here. (sorry if its an obvious/dumb question but) do you NEED the fusible lining??