Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Cases for glasses in 4 steps!

Things have been a bit crazy around here, but I finally got a project done that has been bugging me for awhile.  Making cases for our 3D glasses.


I love the basket they're in (it held tissues in handmade cases at our wedding) but storing them this way makes them more susceptible to scratches and fingerprints.

To protect these babies, I made glasses sleeves for each pair.  Super simple, and quick.

4 simple steps to make cases for glasses

1) Size up the glasses & cut 2 rectangles (leaving a seam allowance)


Make sure you cut enough fabric for each pair of glasses!


2) Fold the top (short edge) under and stitch, to form a nice finished edge.  Do this to both pieces before sewing the rectangles together.  * I used decorative stitches to do this, so the cases look a little different *

3) Sew the fabric together (right sides together) by sewing the 3 remaining edges (leaving the top part open)

4) Trim seams, flip right side out, and repeat for all additional glasses cases


I used snaps to keep the glasses from sliding out of their cases, which is optional.

Some of the cases are in zebra print, that's to tell the 2D glasses from the 3D sets.  (the 2D glasses convert a 3D movie back into the regular style, so those who don't do 3D can still enjoy watching.  The 2D glasses were easy to make and way cheaper than buying pre-made)


I may need to make some more of these... my sunglasses sure taking a beating in my purse next to keys and spare change.

3 comments:

  1. What a great idea! Love that basket. Do you guys like the 3-d movies?

    Would love to have you come link-up at Finished it Friday! Have a fabulous weekend!
    ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva

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  2. Thanks! We love 3D movies, several months ago we upgraded to a 3D tv and it gets A LOT of use. Hope youhave a great weekend too, thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Wow! This is easy but awesome! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday. www.bearrabbitbear.com

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