Hello One Artsy Mama readers. It’s Amy from While Wearing Heels, your sewing “expert”…so get out your sewing machine and let’s get started.
The holidays are upon us. If your friends and family are anything like mine, chances are you’ll be purchasing at least one or two gift cards.
Gift cards can be impersonal but that doesn’t mean the way you present them has to be. This quick and easy sewing project will allow you to bust your fabric stash and personalize your gift card giving.
To make your gift cards a little more personal, grab the following supplies: Fabric, 2 pieces approximately 11 1/2″ by 5″, *optional snaps, Velcro or buttons and a rotary cutter or scissors.
Cut your fabric out.
To make a 2 pocket card holder cut both fabrics to the size of 11 1/2″ by 5″. To make a 1 pocket card holder, cut both fabrics to the size 9 1/2″ by 5″.
Layer the 2 fabrics together, right sides facing each other.
Sew the two fabric sections together. Sew 3 sides closed, leaving one of the shorter sides open.
Turn right side out.
Tuck in the raw edges of the open side. It’s always helpful to press or iron between steps. Top stitch the open end closed. *Optional, top stitch across the opposite finished side as well.
If making a 2 pocket card holder, fold your sewn rectangle in half and press. Open the rectangle back up, fold each end in, to create a pocket on both sides. Sew down the length of each long sides, sewing the sides of your pockets into place and creating a top stitch finishing touch as you go.
If making a single pocket card holder, fold over only one of the short sides. Sew down the length of the rectangle, across the top of the non pocketed side and down the other side.
*Optional: add a snap or Velcro to give your card holders a closing option. Card holders can also be left without adding a closure.
When completed, press or iron to give your card holders a finished look.
**Creatively embellish your gift card holders. Cut shapes out of felt or fabric and either glue onto your gift card holder or using fusible interfacing adhere your shape by ironing it into place.
The only thing left to do…buy a gift card.
Tuck into your gift card holder.
And begin the season of gift card giving.
If you are looking for more Christmas inspired ideas, come and check out my no-sew advent calendar.
Until next month…
Happy Sewing!
Jenn @ Squishy Cheeks & Cupcakes says
These are so cute! Thanks for the tutorial. I might actually use this pattern for a business card holder. Happy Holidays!
Amy of while wearing heels says
Thank you so much Jenn. These would be great for business cards as well. You might want to add interfacing to give them more structure for everyday use. Happy Sewing!
Crystal says
Super cute! Thanks for sharing your great idea!!
Amy of while wearing heels says
Thank you so much Crystal.
Mel says
Ha! I’ve been looking for a gift ca holder pattern and here’s one by my favourite blogger thank you both Amy’s for sharing. 🙂
Amy of while wearing heels says
What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much Mel!