This started out after I searched my various small project books and the web for an easy gift card Holder. I found one on the web, but there were so many ads that I couldn’t use it. I also saw some YouTube tutorials, but just wanted a paper template and maybe some instructions.
DH and I talked about it at dinner and came up with a viable pattern. We talk a lot about the mechanics of quiltmaking at dinner. Usually, I am trying to work out a problem. He doesn’t want to make quilts, but has a mind that can help me work out a pattern and mad math skills. It’s a good thing we had a lot of holiday and New Years cards on the table. Their backs made for great drawings.
N.B. while it is Christmas now, it will also be Hannukah in a few days. You can use this pattern for any holiday or gift giving event. Just choose the right fabric.
Supplies (If you have taken my quilt class, you should have all of the supplies, except maybe felt)
- Felt
- Pilot Ultrafine SCA-UF pen**
- Paper scissors
- Fabric scissors**
- Graph paper
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Sewing machine
- BSK
- Optional: template plastic**
- Optional: glue stick**
- Optional: pinking shears**
- Optional: interfacing, such as Decor Bond 809**
I have not tested this ‘pattern’ extensively, so YMMV. Adapt the sizes as you see fit.
These sizes are slightly larger than my test version to make it easier for you to sew.
Take your graph paper and measure out the lines as shown. It helps to have a gift card or credit card handy.
There is no size or angle for the diagonal line. Create the rest of your pattern first, then connect the two lines to make the diagonal.
Trace your pattern on the felt.
If you plan to make a lot of these, I would recommend pasting the pattern onto template plastic as it makes it a lot easier to trace. That is why I added template plastic and a glue stick to the supply list as optional.
Cut out your felt along the lines of the outline.
If you have time, you can embellish your felt. Some embroidery along the diagonal line would look nice as would an applique’ around the area of the diagonal line. If you do an applique’, remember that that part of the piece will be folded to the left, so you need to put the applique’ on the back of the piece as shown above. See below.
Of course, you can also embellish the edges using various decorative stitches on your machine or bits of leftover ribbon and rickrack.
Test your pattern piecing using a gift card or credit card.
On my first try at this ‘pattern’, my piece was very tight. I only had a little space for sewing. That’s why I made the sizes a little larger for you. Depending on your machine, you may be able to use a decorative stitch.
You only need to sew from the bottom of the diagonal line on the left vertical to the corner and then along the bottom. If you want to sew all the way around, check your size to make sure you have enough space for the stitching and that the card will still fit.
I also cut the top corners so they were curved. I did it freehand and you can, too.
This is a super basic gift card holder, but it is free and fast, especially once you have made the pattern.
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If you send me a photo of a gift card holder you make, I will post it, with due credit, here in the new year.
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