Eyeglass Case Or Cellphone Case

Simplicity 5606 | Fat Quarter Club | Bags And Accessories 

"E" Eye-glasses or Cellphone Case

I just recently completed this pattern "E" Eye-glasses or Cellphone Case with fabric purchased in Fat Quarters.  It is amazing how much exactly can be made out of Fat Quarters, as I am used to purchasing fabric by the yards mostly for dressmaking, but here lately I have been using some Fat Quarter for projects.

To make it I followed the instructions to the pattern, but didn't do the portion of adding a tab. 

To make it you will need:

Fat Quarters:  one for outside; one for lining, one each of two different fabrics for patches. 

Polyester Fleece:  1/2 yard 

Pattern Simplicity 5606 for instructions.   Note I can't make a copy for you because of Copyright rules and regulations.  

Here is somewhat my paraphrasing in my words to which I hope will be clear for comprehension purposes, because I am not necessarily a pattern writer or designer.

1.    Cut out pattern "E" Eyeglasses or Cellphone Case.

2.    Lay on your choices of fabric and pin. Cut out.  Also, cut out the polyester fleece too.

3.    Iron on the polyester fleece to the cut out casing pattern.

4.    Bast all section with the circular areas.  If you like, you can also bast the 1/4 inch seam allowances to help out with accuracy.  Slit or clip threads and remove the pattern. 

5.    To do the patchwork, pin and stitch the 1/4 inch seams accordingly.  Press. 

6.    Cut out the patchwork pattern to this pattern on the polyester fleece.  Press it to number 4 above. Trimming any excess fleece.  Optional:  Do quilt work on patchwork. 

7.    Take number 4 above which is the casing pattern and stitch along all sides, being careful to pivot on the corners notations.  Press accordingly.  Turn inside out. Press.

8.    Do the same as the casing of number 7 for the lining.  However, make a notation to leave a open area unstitched of approximately 2 - 3 inches. 

9.    Put number 7 inside of number 8 matching right sides of fabric together with notches and seams.   Bast and stitch along with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.  Press.

10     The open area on the lining of number 8 take and pull the casing through to show the casing and the lining.  Being careful to form all corners neatly.  Press.  Either slip stitch or hem stitch the open area or machine top stitches.  Press

11.    Take the lining and insert into the casing to form the lining.  Press.

After completing and pressing, I discovered that I can also fold or cuff the patchwork area to make it all look the same colour without showing the patchwork.  Almost, like wearing on the reversible.  

Unfortunately, while doing this I didn't take the pictures at every step like I have done in previous blog postings.