Sunglass holder

Over the weekend I bought a new pair of sunglasses. Usually I hate spending a ton of money on sunglasses.  But we were at a softball tournament and the sun was blaring in my eyes.  I began getting a headache from squinting, so we while at the Gunnison Market, I decided to buy some glasses.

I spent $11 on them, which I think was way too much. I'm happy with $5 ones.  But I was desperate and my husband was willing to let me buy them.  Because of this, I want to make sure these babies last a long time. I decided to make a case for them so that I can throw them in my purse. My purse is full of everything and I knew they would get scratched up in no time.

It was easy! Things you'll need:

-2 different kinds of fabric (if you like) One fabric a softer one. I had velvet-like fabric
-ribbon
-all your sewing necesities

First, cut your fabric. This is the tricky part, since all sunglasses are different sizes.  But I just measured mine and pretty much guessed. I ended up cutting my fabric 6 x 9 inches.

If you are thinking this doesn't look like the right measurements, you are right. It ended up being really small.

I have 2 different fabrics. I wanted a softer material for the inside, so I took one of each fabric. Right sides, facing in, sew all around, except for the top. This will of course be the opening.

Clip the excess. And turn inside out.  Take the other two fabrics and do the same thing.

Making sure right sides are facing in, combine both pieces and sew. Here is the tricky part. I had to have a seem that was 5/8 so that it would fit my glasses.  Simply measure what yours would be. Then sew all around, except for the top.  Snip excess fabric and turn inside out!

Next, we will make the casing.  Fold 1/4 inch then 1/2 inch, then sew leaving about 1/2 opening for the ribbon.

Take a safety pin, and then pull through.

 Tie knots at the ends. I did double knots. Then pull together and your case will close!

There you have it!