DIY: Business Card Pouch

The first thing I did was make a pattern that looks like a tall house. The dimensions will be different for different sized business cards.  

For my pouch I used a scrap of printed fabric (this is a great project for using up old scraps), an old mustard yellow shirt, and some lace. 

Using your pattern, cut two pieces of fabric. One for the inside and one for the outside.

Next I sewed on the lace. You can skip the lace, or add a different detail, if you want.

Then I pined the two pattern pieces down, right sides together, and sewed around the sides, leaving the bottom open for turning. (Tip: Make sure you back stitch)                          

Next I trimmed the corners, so that when I turn them they'll be pointed.

After I turned the whole thing right side out, I ironed it flat.

I also ironed the opening so that the raw edges were facing inward.

Next I sewed the opening closed with a top stitch. 

Then pined like so....

......and sewed a top stitch around the rest of it.

And thats it! You can use this pouch for business cards, or as a wallet. I made one for my sister that she uses for her ipod and ear-buds. I hope this tutorial helped you out in some way. Leave a comment telling me what you think. Have a great day!

DIY: How To Put A Photo Onto Fabric

Yesterday I made this wallet for one of my sisters friends. She wanted a photo of St. Sebastian on the front, so I thought I would show you my method of applying photos to fabric.

The first thing I do is print the photo I want with a laser printer, and cut it out.  Then I cut out a piece of heat n' bond (I got mine at Walmart for $2 a yard) that is a little bigger than the photo.

Then I place the photo on my fabric.....

...and place the heat n' bond on top.

Next I iron it down on low heat,

let cool, and peel off. The adhesive should create a protective layer over the photo.

And thats it. Pretty easy, right? This method is good for wallets and bags, but not so good for items that need frequent washing, like a T-shirt. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks for reading! 

Outfit: Dusty Rose