Don't get me wrong, I wasn't going do a huge overhaul - that's just insanity - I had to start small. Enter Pinterest and this lovely little business card holder.
See? You can't even tell that I had to hand stitch it.
Oh, there is one more note - it takes some patience when you are turning it back to the right side. She said to use a pencil, but I didn't have one so I used that old red pen to work out the corners. After using it, I would say this.... find a pencil.
Keep in mind I am still easing into this whole sewing thing so I took it slow. First supplies!
You need:
Fabric -- 2 pieces cut 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" - one for the outside and one for the inside and
2 pieces cut 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" for the card holder
Fusible Fleece -- (its sort of a fleece with glue on one side that you iron) cut to 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Hair Band -- I used an Ouchless thick band
Button
I was planning to write you a handy-dandy tutorial but the one on the crafty cupboard has much better pictures than I took. Trying to do a rainy day project doesn't usually make for good pics. Go on over there and read her tutorial, its a good one!
Here is my one note on the whole thing. Sewing the hairband in is not as easy as it seems. It could be because I used one of my extra-strong amazing ouchless bands, or it could be because I don't have a fancy dancy sewing machine. Either way, I couldn't just sew through the band. I ended up having to hand-sew through it several times. Don't worry, other than my not so pretty stitches - it works out just fine.
Oh, there is one more note - it takes some patience when you are turning it back to the right side. She said to use a pencil, but I didn't have one so I used that old red pen to work out the corners. After using it, I would say this.... find a pencil.
After all is said and done though, I have a brand new business card holder! I really do love it. It's super cute and lightweight. It is the perfect addition to my Mary Poppins purse/diaper bag. If you don't have business cards, it could hold gift cards (hello, christmas is coming) or credit cards or even all those frequent buyer cards that you know are clogging your wallet.
Go make a card holder!
