Stitched Gift Card Holder Tutorial...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 12:00AM 
Supplies: duck cloth, template (download HERE), straight pins, scissors, sewing machine, fabric scraps, shank button, elastic and lace pieces.
Pin template to duck cloth and trim.
Fold duck cloth on fold lines as shown on template.
Gather thin strips of fabric. I used pieces from my inky muslin cloths.
Using a straight stitch, attach strips to duck cloth as shown in photo.
Stitch fabric strips across one side of duck cloth and fold over one piece and stitch at straight edge as shown in photo.
Trim all around the edges, leaving just a little over the edge.
Sew small pieces of lace, printed muslin or other embellishments to holder.
Stitch all around the edges.
Fold bottom up to create pocket and stitch up the sides.
Attach a button and elastic to create closure. I used a shank button which has a "loop" on the back and a tinker pin to hold it in place. Button pins also do the trick! I also used 6" elastics I got from 7 Gypsies but you can use regular elastic and knot the ends inside the bag to hold in place.
Insert gift card and you are all set!
I also made another holder in a pouch style. I stitched fabric strips to two pieces of duck cloth (one a little shorter to go on top) and stiched them together to create the pocket for the gift card. I embellished with embroidery stitches and a few fabric flowers I salvaged from an old t-shirt.
Reader Comments (15)
Oh Roben-Marie... this is breathtaking... I just adore it... thank you for sharing the technique in making it... it is just beautiful...
Jenny ♥
Hi Roben Marie,
so beautiful, looks fantastic. I love your art so much, really.
Wish you a gorgeous day.
I just love it. What a great idea to make a gift card a whole lot more personal. Fabulous!
These are great, Roben! I love the technique and could see it used in many projects besides gift card holders. Super cute. Thanks for sharing!
Love this project! I so NEED a sewing machine. Any suggestions for a cheap...but good...machine? I used to sew all my kids clothes but that machine died many years ago.
I love this project. It goes along so well with your clutch play class. Thanks for sharing so much of your talent. It's fun to see what you'll come up with next!
Wonderful! Thank you for the tutorial! Great use of those inky muslin cloths!
those are beautiful! love your artistic creations!
thanks for sharing this wonderful project, I plan on trying both of them on Saturday
it's beautiful! I love the strips!
So beautiful!!!!
Adorable! I pinned this to my Pinterest board.
How lovely! Such a fun idea for holding so many different objects.
Wonderful project, love it!
Loved this so much - my take on it here : http://lynettecollis.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/present-pouch.html
Merry Merry