Are you tired of digging through your purse, backpack, or diaper bag looking for your chapstick? Today I'm sharing a quick and easy sewing project that solves that problem!
This beginner-friendly chapstick holder can be clipped to your keys, purse, backpack, or lanyard so your lip balm is always easy to find. Best of all, it's a great scrap-busting project that can be completed in less than 30 minutes.
Whether you're new to sewing or just looking for a practical project to use up leftover fabric, this chapstick holder is a fun and useful make. Also it makes a great gift and stocking stuffer!
Supplies:
Scrap Fabric Pieces
Cut the following pieces:
Main Front Piece: 4" x 2.5"
Main Back Piece: 4" x 2.5"
Interfacing Pieces: 4" x 2.5" (for main back) and 5.5" x 2.25" (for pocket)
Pocket Piece: 5.5" x 2.5"
Loop Piece: 2.25" x 3"
Additional Supplies
1.5" D-ring clasp
Interfacing (10" x 3")
Coordinating thread
Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
Pins or sewing clips
Iron
Sewing machine
Turning tool, chopstick, or pencil
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Step 1: Apply the Interfacing
Place the interfacing on the wrong side of the main back piece. Then apply your interfacing to the back of the pocket piece.
Fuse it according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will add structure and help the chapstick holder maintain its shape over time.
Step 2: Create the Loop Strap
Fold the loop piece in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. Use you iron to press and create a crease.
Open the fold and press both of the edges toward the center crease and create creases on the edge (this is similar to creating bias tape). Be careful not to press the center crease.
After you've created your creases, fold everything towards the center.
Topstitch along both long edges approximately 1/8 inch from the edge.
Slide the D-ring clasp onto the strap and fold the strap in half. Set aside.
Take the back piece and fold it in half widthwise to find the center. You can use chalk, disappearing fabric marker, or a sewing pin to mark the center points of the back piece. Repeat this step with the loop piece.
Next, take your loop strap and match up the center point of the loop strap and the center point of the top of the back piece. Make sure you line up the raw edges and pin the loop strap in place.
To secure everything together, we're going to sew a basting stitch 1/8" away from the raw edges.
Step 3: Prepare the Pocket
Fold the pocket piece in half, so it's half the original height.
Topstitch along the folded edge 1/8" (away from the edge) to create a finished top edge for the pocket.
Step 4: Assemble the Holder
Place the pocket piece on the back piece, align the raw edges.
Position the loop strap down so it's laying on top of the pocket.
Place the main front piece on top, right side down, with right sides together.
Clip or pin around the edges.
Sew around the entire rectangle using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving a 2-inch opening along the bottom edge for turning.
Backstitch at the beginning and end of the opening.
Step 5: Turn Right Side Out
Trim the corners diagonally, being careful not to cut the stitching. This will help reduce the bulk in the corners and allow you to create crisp points.
Turn the holder right side out through the opening.
Use a turning tool, chopstick, or pencil to gently push out the corners.
Fold the raw edges of the opening inward and press the entire piece flat.
Step 6: Topstitch
Topstitch around the entire perimeter approximately 1/8 inch from the edge.
This closes the turning opening and gives the project a professional finish.
Step 7: Finish
Give your chapstick holder a final press.
Your project is now complete and ready to clip onto your keys, purse, backpack, or bag.
More Scrap-Busting Sewing Projects
Looking for more ways to use up fabric scraps? Be sure to check out my Fabric Scrap Busters: Easy Sewing Projects playlist for more beginner-friendly ideas.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial below.
This chapstick holder is one of my favorite quick sewing projects because it's practical, beginner-friendly, and a great way to use fabric scraps that might otherwise go to waste.
If you make one, I'd love to hear what fabric you used and whether you made it for yourself or as a gift!
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