{"id":1990,"date":"2016-09-02T11:53:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T18:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2021-08-05T18:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T01:00:37","slug":"easy-sew-handkerchief-sunglasses-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/easy-sew-handkerchief-sunglasses-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Sew Handkerchief Sunglasses Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2006\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case MAIN 700\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-MAIN-700-666x999.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A friend recently gave me a new pair of fancy sunglasses. \u00a0They came with a simple drawstring fabric case and I was inspired! \u00a0This Handkerchief Sunglasses Case is easy to sew and takes very few supplies. \u00a0You can finish this tutorial in under 15 minutes and have your very own personalized case.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2004\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Supplies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Supplies.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Supplies-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Supplies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Handkerchief<\/li>\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n<li>Tape Measure<\/li>\n<li>Pins<\/li>\n<li>Ribbon<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Sewing Machine<\/li>\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n<li>Safety Pin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1992\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iron your handkerchief.<\/p>\n<p>This will remove all the folded lines from manufacturing and shipping.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1993\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold down the handkerchief about 5 inches (front\/right side onto itself).<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1994\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-3-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold the same edge back up again so that you&#8217;ve created a folded over section that is about 1 1\/2 inches wide. The right side of the fabric will be showing again and it will be 3 1\/2 inches from the new crease to the top edge.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-4.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 4\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-4-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Press down these folds with a hot iron. \u00a0Ironing these edges makes a nice crisp appearance and makes your project look more polished.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1996\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-5.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pin along the fold to hold it all in place. \u00a0You might not have to pin all the way since the pressing will create a nice crisp edge that will likely hold in place while you sew. \u00a0However, I always find my projects are much more successful when I go the extra mile to pin along the seams to be sewn.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1997\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-6.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 6\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-6-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sew a straight stitch along both edges of the double folded section.<\/p>\n<p>I started on one edge and sewed that shut with a straight stitch. \u00a0Then I turned the handkerchief over to sew along the other folded edge.<\/p>\n<p>This creates two parallel stitched lines across the width of the handkerchief. \u00a0The ends of the tube on both sides will be open.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1998\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-7.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 7\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-7-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can see here the top and bottom stitch lines are visible on the front and back of the fabric.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1999\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-8.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 8\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-8.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-8-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold the handkerchief onto itself with the right sides facing in. \u00a0Notice how the stitched casing is at the top of the project and also folded onto itself.<\/p>\n<p>Press the fold with a hot iron. \u00a0Pin the handkerchief in place along the bottom and side edge.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-9.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 9\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-9.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-9-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starting at the folded edge on bottom, sew a straight stitch along the bottom and side edge of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/ladiesHandkerchiefs.php\">handkerchief<\/a> stopping at the casing you created in an earlier step. \u00a0Do not sew this casing shut.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2001\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-10.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 10\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-10.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-10-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-10-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn the case right side out and press the corners and edges flat.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-11.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 11\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-11.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-11-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cut a length of ribbon. I cut mine extra long at 36 inches.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-12.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses Case Process 12\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-12.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-12-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Sunglasses-Case-Process-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a>Attach a safety pin to one end of your ribbon.<\/p>\n<p>Feed the safety pin through the fabric casing tube at the top of the case. \u00a0Remove the safety pin and pull the ribbon through until it&#8217;s equal length on both ends.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve now created your very own Handkerchief Sunglasses Case. \u00a0How cute is that!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A friend recently gave me a new pair of fancy sunglasses. \u00a0They came with a simple drawstring fabric case and I was inspired! \u00a0This Handkerchief Sunglasses Case is easy to sew and takes very few supplies. \u00a0You can finish this tutorial in under 15 minutes and have your very own personalized case. 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