I often like to make coordinating items for my bags, sometimes a cup cozy or a key fob, but what really seems to get the most attention is when I pair it with a glasses case. I found this free pattern and tutorial from Thread Riding Hood last year and have loved it ever since. The tutorial offers a few different options, but I’ve always used a magnetic snap closure on mine. Sherri at Thread Riding Hood has made the pattern available for free, and offers a seller’s license, which I just love. I made 2 before I bought the seller’s license, to test it out, and really loved the result, so bought the license and sold some right away. 

I often like to piece the exterior of the case to have a feature on the flap, or if you have directional fabric, then piecing helps too. 

They make great gifts too! I’ve made some as teacher gifts and for stocking stuffers. They also work as gifts for men, which is great because I find it hard to come up with things to sew for men.

They’re great, quick, little projects! Once you’ve made a few, you can do them in under an hour from start to finish. I usually make a few at a time, which makes them go a bit quicker too. 

I follow the pattern and tutorial exactly, and occasionally I add interfacing to the exterior panel. Go check it out yourself and make a few!