I haven’t done a sewing D.I.Y. project in a while so I
thought I’d show how I make passport covers. I used to make these a lot but I
kind of forgot about them for a while. However, since the holidays are coming
up I thought I’d bring out my old gift giving (or stocking stuffer) patterns so I can have those ready for Christmas. I tweaked this pattern a little by
adding some satin ribbon to keep the sleeve closed at all times + I think it’s
just a really cute touch.
What you’ll need for
this project:
Sewing machine
Cotton fabric (2
types)
Fusible interfacing
Ribbon
Thread
Scissors
Homemade pattern
Step 1: Cut the main part of your pattern to 8 ¾” x 6 ½” in
size, and cut another piece of paper (the
side flaps) to 2 ½” x 6 ½” in size. Then don’t forget to mark them so in
the future you’ll know what they are. I have tons of homemade patterns and
trust me when I say it helps to name them ;-)
Step 2: Cut 1 main passport cover piece using your outer
fabric and 2 flap pieces. Don’t forget to cut the flap pieces on a fold like so:
(super important)
…you’ll end up with this:
Step 3: Cut the same pieces using your fusible interfacing. (<<click link for fusible interfacing example).
Step 4: Cut 1 main passport cover piece using your lining
fabric.
Step 5: Press
(iron) the fusible interfacing to your main fabric pieces and fold the flap pieces
in half and press like so:
Step 6: prepare
your ribbon pieces.
Step 7: attach
ribbon like so on the left and right side of the main part of the passport
cover.
Step 8: Place the
flaps on both the left and right side of the main piece with the open sides
facing out.
Step 9: Place
your lining over the main piece, ribbon, and flaps with right sides together.
Next sew all the way around, and don’t forget to backstitch where you want to
leave your opening!
Step 10: Trim the
corners.
Step 11: Open the
bottom and turn inside out.
Step 12:
Edge-stitch all the way around the case.
You’re finished!
