Glasses Case

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Glasses Case  How to make a glasses case

With its Slavic air, this flannel matryoshka glasses case makes a great fashion accessory.

With some time and the proper ambition, you can create matryoshka glasses cases of all sizes for the whole family!

Supplies
Tools
  • Sewing kit
  • Sewing machine
  • Small paintbrush
  • Paper scissors
  • Computer printer (optional)
Materials
  • 32 x 9 cm (12-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches) of leftover flowered cotton fabric
  • 22 x 19 cm (8-5/8 x 7-1/2 inches) of leftover polka-dotted cotton fabric
  • 22 x 19 cm (8-5/8 x 7-1/2 inches) of leftover flannel
  • 1.5 m (5 ft) of matching bias tape
  • Fabric paint
  • Matching sewing thread
  • Small piece of a Hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro)
Directions

Make the pieces for the glasses case

  • Cut:
    • A: Twice in the polka-dotted fabric, twice in the flannel, and twice in the flowered fabric.
    • B: Twice in the polka-dotted fabric and twice in the flowered fabric.
    • C and D in the flowered fabric.
  • Paint the Russian doll face with fabric paint on D.
  • Allow it to dry.
  • Set the colors with an iron, following the manufacturer's instructions.

 Assemble the glasses case

  • Sew the 2 sides of the hook-and-loop fastener onto the B pieces of the flowered fabric.
  • Pin C and D onto the A pieces in polka-dotted fabric.
  • Sew the bottom of C and D (the edge of the headscarf) with a tight zigzag stitch.
  • Pin each set of A and B pieces together, wrong sides together, putting the flannel between them.
  • Sew a running stitch at 5 mm (1/16 inch) from the edge.
  • Apply bias tape to the top of each piece.
  • Pin the two pieces together, hook-and-loop fastener against hook-and-loop fastener.
  • Sew together with a running stitch, following the template's stitch line.
  • Apply bias tape to the stitching you just finished.
  • Put your glasses in their case!
 
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