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Somewhere last week I finished something I had been embroidering on for a while. I have been totally absorbed in embroidery since I first joined TAST at the beginning of this year and I have to admit, since finishing this piece I am just a little fed up with it. For now, because I’m sure it will come back!
I had intended this to be a Tutorial so when I started I took tons of pictures, but as it progressed I kept forgetting to make more. So now it’s Sort Of A Tutorial.
I started with two pieces of felt for the outside, and two pieces of a very soft fabric for the inside (to protect the glass), a button, a bit of felt for the tag with the buttonhole in it, and some felt shapes. All the felt and the button were part of a recent gift I received, and I liked the idea of using them together to create something really REALLY bright and colourful.
First I embellished the felt pieces (here’s where I forgot to take pics). This took up the most time.
Then I used a buttonhole stitch to sew each layer of felt to a layer of the fabric for the lining. On one of them I sewed the tag piece by placing it between the two layers before stitching.
Then I used a simple running stitch to stitch everything together, leaving open one of the shorter sides, and a bit extra down the longer sides (for easy access).
Lastly I cut the buttonhole in the tag and sewed the button in place. I have to admit I’m not completely happy with this bit, might have to change it someday.
It’s not exactly a glasses case (more of a glasses cozy) since there’s no padding, but all the felt and fabric layers make it pretty sturdy so I feel comfortable putting my glasses in there.
What do you think?
20 thoughts on “DIY: sew an embroidered glasses cosy”
This is great! I love the cozies, they look so bright and colorful.
What a pretty glasses cosy!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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These look amazing! You did such a great job with the embroidery! I love the details!
oh wow!! This is awesome.. The cozies look lovely.. The colours and the embroidery is stunning as well.. wow!!
Such a cheerful glasses case. Would make you happy just to have an excuse to drag it out of your purse in search of your glasses.
Oh these are adorable! Thanks so much for linking up your projects over at The Winthrop Chronicles!
I love all the beautiful colors – really makes the stitching stand out! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)
love these bright colors and the one of a kind element that these fun pieces have. Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful
pam
This is a great idea! I love the colors!
I think it's cute. Perfect to keep in my purse.
I'm visiting from the CRAFT party. I would love it if you stopped by my blog.
Thanks for sharing,
Laura
Wow, thanks for all the comments!
@ little red home: dank je! zeker doen, het is leuk 🙂
Wow, thanks for all the comments!
@ little red home: dank je! zeker doen, het is leuk 🙂
I love the color,lovely..:)
Such detailed and colourful embroidery!!! It's beautiful!!! A great way to carry your glasses…
Thanks!
I love these! such a funky modern look! saw you on happy hour projects.
These are so cute! I want to make them for my glasses. 🙂
Found you on Love Notes by Lauryn and would love for you to pass by my place to link up!
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Have a great weekend!
these are gorgeous!
I Would like to try something like this,
you have a great talent!
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great idea!