The holidays are right around the corner…time to get busy on handmade gifts!
But first – thank you for all the nice comments wishing me a speedy recovery. So appreciated, and I’m doing great now. You guys are the absolute best.
These quilted eyeglass cases are perfect for readers and sunglasses – the ones that get lost on the bottom of a handbag. I used to make them back when Ashley and I sold handmade fabric and mixed media items at charity craft fairs. We even had a moniker and logo: Back Alley Five & Dime (because most of our items were $1, $5, or $10).
The case is basically a small drawstring pouch, with a quilted shell and plain lining.
Once the lining is pushed back inside the shell, I topstitch the case 1/2″ from the top edge, forming the casing for the drawstring.
The drawstring goes in, the cord lock goes on, and, voila, done!
Materials and so on:
- Finished size 3.5″ x 7″.
- 1/2″ seam allowance.
- Shell, lining, and fusible fleece or low-loft batting: Cut 1 of each, 17″ x 4.5″ (or 2 pieces, 8.5″ x 4.5″, if using smaller scraps). I prefer the fusible fleece over batting, because it makes the case a little stiffer.
- Drawstring: Cut 1, 14″ long x 2mm or 3mm. I like faux leather or waxed cotton cord, found in the jewelry making section of craft stores.
- 1 medium cord lock. There are loads of sources online, and JoAnns carries these as well.
So, I’m thinking I’ll make some more little things to match, maybe card wallets. These are perfect to tuck into a clutch or wristlet, where a wallet just doesn’t fit. Actually, I use mine to hold my Coco’s Loft cards, just in case someone asks for one (or I want to force one on people!) There are loads of DIY card wallet ideas on Pinterest.
I love the holiday season! Bye for now – Coco
Coco's Loft 
So sorry to hear of your fall. Having just fallen again yesterday for the second time in 6 weeks, I feel for you! Just recently found your blog and am really enjoying it very much.
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Ouch! hope you recover quickly, thinking of you.
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Great ideas for stocking stuffers. I also make a credit card holder and they are so handy for a variety of cards. Thanks for the details. Looking forward to what you create next. Glad you are doing better and better!
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I love batiks and have accumulated many hard to part with scraps! What a cool use of fabrics I adore! Thank you, Coco! YOU are the cool one!
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These are great! I just got my first pair of progressive lenses, and need a few more eyeglass cases about (the one they came with is–no joke–too complicated for easy, one-handed use). And you’re so fancy there with your circle template! What, cups and saucers aren’t good enough for you? LOL :b
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Chuckling… I’ve used cups and saucers so many times. The circle template and frixion pens really conspire to make me feel so modern 🙂
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