DIY: Sew a Glasses Case for Summer

Whether you're protecting your sunglasses or prescription glasses, a handmade glasses case is both practical and stylish. And if you can use your favorite fabric scraps such as leather, jacquard, or linen, even better!

In this blog article, we provide a DIY tutorial to create a unique and personalized glasses case. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, this project allows you to recycle your fabric scraps while crafting a chic and useful accessory!

A seam and hem allowance of 1 cm should be added to the fabric pieces. Pieces made from Decovil and leather should be cut without any allowance.

Piece C: Glue the parts of the piece together before cutting (see step 10).

• Piece A (flap): 1x in Decovil, 1x in the outer fabric, 1x in the lining
• Piece B (lower piece): 1x in Decovil, 1x in the outer fabric, 1x in the lining
• Piece C (strap): 1x in Decovil, 1x in leather

You will find the templates for this DIY in PDF format available for free to download at the end of this article.

STEP 1

Iron pattern pieces A and B from Decovil onto the wrong side of pattern pieces A and B from the outer fabric.

STEP 2

Cut a piece of elastic cord 5.5 cm (2 1/4 in) long and fold it into a loop. Pin it to the center of the right side, along the straight edge of pattern piece B (the loop points downwards).

STEP 3

Place A and B right sides together and stitch the center seam 1 cm (3/8 in) from the edge (catch the elastic cord loop). Press the seam allowance apart.

STEP 4

Fold the elastic cord loop to pattern piece A (lid) and topstitch along the seam on both sides.

STEP 5

Pin the piece consisting of the outer fabric and Decovil to a piece of lining (pink linen), right sides together. Stitch all around approx. 1 mm outside the Decovil edge (at approx. 1 cm (3/8 in)). Leave an opening of approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 in) for turning right side out.

STEP 6

Trim the seam allowance all around (leave an approx. 5 mm (1/4 in) seam allowance at the opening). Carefully clip/trim the corners.

Turn right side out through the opening on the right side of the fabric. 

STEP 7

Close the opening by hand and press the edges flat. Topstitch all around, close to the edge.

STEP 8

Clip the side edges together. Now topstitch the two side seams close to the edge.

STEP 9

Punch the two holes and attach the snap buttons using the Vario pliers.

STEP 10

Iron pattern piece C to the wrong side of the leather and cut out the leather with a seam allowance of approx. 5 mm /1/4 in).

STEP 11

Using the leather glue, fold the seam allowance edges to the inside and glue (to the Decovil). Glue the leather pattern piece C to the back/wrong side.

Topstitch the edges all around (carefully trim protruding leather, if there is any).

STEP 12

Punch the holes and thread the buckle and loop through. Fold the template at the markings and stitch close to the edge.

STEP 13

Attach the handbag ring and leather strap to the elastic cord.

It's finished! 

And there you have it! Now you know how to make this practical and stylish glasses case, perfect for protecting your precious glasses while using your favorite fabric scraps. This DIY project is not only a great way to recycle your fabrics but also a wonderful handmade gift idea for your loved ones. So, grab your needles and let your creativity flow!

And if you'd like to access the instructions and template for this DIY in PDF format, or print it out for later use, download it for free by clicking on the button below: