How To Make an Eyeglass Case | Sunglass Case | Quick and Simple Project
In this blog post, I show you how to make a super cute eyeglass and sunglass case. These cases are quite simple to make and require just a little bit of fabric making them a great project to use up your fabric scrap.
This is a beginner sewing project that is fun and quite addicting. I dare you to make just one.
Eyeglass Case Materials and Supplies Needed
- Sewing machine
- Fabric: Solid pieces, prints, or scraps sewn together
- Rotary cutter (or scissors if you don’t have a rotary cutter)
- Fabric scissors
- Fabric clips (or straight pins)
- Writing device: Pen or pencil
- Turning stick (or point turner)
- Universal needle: Size 80 or 90
- Fabric stabilizer: Soft and stable, cotton batting or flannel
- Seam ripper
- Iron and ironing board
- Labels (optional for a custom touch)
Eyeglass Case Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fabric
Cutting Out
- Outside piece: 7 by 7.5 inches.
- Lining piece: 7 by 9.75 inches.
- Stabilizer: 7 by 7 inches.
Step 2: Assemble the Case
Measure and Mark
- Measure one inch down on the stabilizer for a seam allowance line.
- Place the lining piece right side up and the outside piece right side down, and align the 7-inch ends together.
- Place the stabilizer on top and clip everything in place.
Sew the Top Seam:
- Using a straight stitch, sew along the drawn line. (No need to backstitch).
- Press the Seam
- Open the sewn pieces and press the seam with an iron.
Step 3: Add a Label (Optional)
Insert Label
- Fold the label in half with the raw edges facing outward.
- Baste the label in place. (This will be worth the time taken, trust me).
- Open up the pieces of fabric and give the seam edge a good press.
- Then, fold the lining over so the wrong sides are facing each other.
- Line up the side and bottom edges. Press the top fold.
Step 4: Sew the Edges
- Fold the panel in half horizontally, lining up seam and binding.
- Pin or clip in place.
- Using a 3/8 inch seam allowance, sew around the panel leaving about a 3 inch gap unsewn for turning.
- Start sewing from the lining side, backstitching at the start and end, and leave the 3-inch gap unsewn.
- Clip the corners without cutting into the seam.
***TIP: Fold and press the opening seam allowances before turning. This will make it a lot easier.
Step 5: Turn
- Turn the case right side out through the 3-inch gap.
- Use a turning stick to poke out the corners and ensure the foam lays flat.
Step 6: Sewing Opening Closed
- Press the outer fabric edges and corners, taking care not to let the iron touch your label.
- Fold the pre-pressed seam allowance inside and line up the folded edges.
- Clip in place.
- Topstitch along the edge to close the opening.
Step 7: Final Touches
- Insert the lining into the sunglass case.
- Press the top edge for a neat finish.
Imagine all the fun color combinations you can use.
You can even add a snap if you want, but I’ve found that the case holds snugly without one.
Enjoy your new, custom-made eyeglass or sunglass case!
You can also make the outer panels using two other methods: sew-as-you-go fabric strip quilting and scrappy fabric panels.
The sunglass case video below will show these methods.
9 Comments
EXCELLENT tutorial, Jan!
You thought of everything that led me straight through without a hitch. I’m going to give these beautiful glasses cases to the whole family for Christmas!
Thanks & I will be trying other projects you suggest too!
Wonderful!
Great tutorial! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome.
What kind of fabric is the stabilizer ?
Here is the link for the stabilize. https://amzn.to/4sRZGUM
https://geni.us/FqMT
Excellent tutorial. How would you measure for oversized glasses (curved etc)….another 1” wider than width around glasses plus seam allowance? Many thanks!
Hi Kris,
Yes, one inch plus the seam allowance sounds like it would be sufficiant. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Jan