I don't know about you, but I have a bit of a purse problem. I have everything I could ever possibly need for the next year shoved into my purse, and all the snacks, hand lotion, and miscellaneous candy (that was usually put there by my husband) can sometimes leave a bit of a mess on poor innocent bystander items- like my sunglasses. I usually have to wipe some sort of crumbs off my sunnies before I put them on, so it seemed like a leather sunglasses case to protect my shades was in order. Here's what I did:
Supplies: Thin leather (real or faux) in two different colors, leather glue, fabric scissors, 1/2" magnetic snap.
1. Cut a paper template that is 8.5 x 4 inches. Trace two of the rectangles onto the wrong side of your main color of leather and cut them out. 2. Using your second leather option, cut out your accent shape for the front of your pouch. 3. Use the leather glue to glue your leather shape onto the front side of one of your outside leather panels (glue the shape off center so it will be centered once the pouch is complete). Sew around the edge of the accent shape for extra hold. 4. Next, you'll want to attach the magnetic snaps. With the center of your snap about 3/4" inch away from the top of your main panels, push the prong side of the snaps face down onto the leather so that an indent appears. Use an X-Acto knife to make two small slits in the leather where the two indents are so you can push the prongs through to the other side (make sure the magnetic sides are on the right side of the leather). Slide the silver backings onto the prongs on the wrong side of the leather, and push the prongs flat. 5. Fold the top of each leather panel so that the magnetic sides are now facing inward, and sew straight across the bottom of the fold to secure. 6. Place your leather panels together with the right sides facing inward, and glue the outside edges together while leaving the top open (gluing the leather is easier than trying to pin it together). Once the glue is dry, sew around the edges with a 1/4" seam allowance, and round the bottom edges as you sew so it's easier to turn inside out. 7. Flip your pouch the right way out and you have a new home for your sunnies!I can already tell that this is going to keep my sunglasses cleaner and make them much easier to find in my purse than they were before. Plus, it makes a great gift idea too. Think of all the different designs you could do on the front: hearts, stripes…cats! Oh man, I guess I have a few more to make! xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman
48 Comments
This is super cool. Gonna buy this one ASAP!
This is perfect!
Such a good idea for a present!
Was the typical needle of the sewing machine used for the sewing? or a leather one? Also, love the sunnies!
Such a good idea ! love it !
<3
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Perfect for sunnies!
What a cute, simple idea!
xx Kelly
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Love it!!!
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now that is so cute!
xx
This is a really cute DIY; I love it.. but TIME OUT!! Where are those beautiful sunnies from?!
Love it,
i never found a bag for my glasses that i like
this one is perfect and it seems quite easy ; )
This is a wonderful idea for my sunglasses.
I love your blog!
kisses
kity-cri
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simple and really nice outfit!!!
DIY on my blog
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Love the torquoise, very pretty
Lauren
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That looks really great. I like that idea. xa
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So cool idea!! 🙂
I love this color ♥
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This looks amazing, very cute xx
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I love your blog!
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Kirsten xx
so cute laura! i would love one with a heart on it.
definitely a great gift idea.
Molly {Dreams in HD}
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This is absolutely adorable! So excited to try this out!
Love it!
Where’s your sunglasses from?
This is such a cute idea!!
I love your sunglasses! They are super cute! 🙂
oooo, so cute! It’s also a great gift idea!
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Very cute. I’ve been wanting the Rebecca Minkoff version of this, but can’t seem to bite the bullet because of the cost, so this is a great option!
Nice glasses!!
Love the idea!!
Super cute. Would make great gifts!
Liz
www.liz-makes.com
Oooh,super cute idea Laura! I do the same with my ordinary glasses! M xox
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Very cute and stylish! 🙂
ANDREA
I love this! If only I had the patience to hand-craft one for myself…
Love this idea!! Where do you find leather like that for crafts?
xoxo
Taylor
www.welcomehometaylor.com
aww this is too cute!! love it! maybe then i’ll stop breaking so many sunnies! www.heartofchic.com
this looks so cool! i need to try this
xx
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this is such a sweet idea! you can totally personalize these and give them out throughout the year!
Super cute idea!
xo Jennifer
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Awesome idea.
That is super cute! I love the colours you’ve gone with too – very Tiffany-esque!
xoxo,
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What a lovely idea! xx
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Aww so cute!
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LOVE. Unfortunately, I don’t have a sewing machine. Alas…
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This is so sweet! What a great design and gift idea! Thanks for sharing!
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This is really cool. Great gift idea!
Carina
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I love the color combo! It’s so retro and modern at the same time!
That is really cute! I’ve always wanted one like that but from other brands that were really expensive. Now I can make my own.
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Cool post:) Today on my blog pineapple: ) My parents always told me not to play with food, but by looking on food photography, I think they might be wrong. For me food, is always one of the greatest inspirations, very tasty inspiration: )!!! Do you also think so?
This looks amazing! It would make a fab gift as well 😀
Hannah
Oeh such a good idea. Going to try it for my normall glasses, thanks 🙂
I love it, I love it and I want it!!!