Tutorial: Manicure kit cover

July 30, 2009 in accessories, crafting, sewing, tutorial by admin | 27 comments

I recently purchased a manicure kit from my local drugstore and even though it came with an ugly plastic case I decided to make my own.  It turned out to be a really easy project and a great way to use up fabric scraps.  Although it’s a little early to be working on holiday gifts these would make for some super handy stocking stuffers!


Supplies:

Small amount of fabric for front, inside and pocket
Medium to heavy fusible interfacing
Snap kit or velcro for closure

Step 1: Download the manicure kit cover template I created.

Step 2: Cut out fabric using template. Cut 1 front cover, 1 inside cover, 1 interfacing & 1 pocket (on fold)


Step 3: Press interfacing to front fabric piece

Step 4: Fold, press & top stitch pocket piece

Step 5: Pin pocket piece to inside cover piece.

Step 6: Using template pocket guidelines stitch on dotted lines to create dividers and attaching pocket to inside cover.  I used blue water-soluble marker to create guidelines.

Step 8: Pin front to inside cover (right sides together)

Step 9: Sew 1/4 inch seam all way around leaving 1-2 inch gap for which to turn cover inside out

Step 10: Cut around curved edges of fabric to create a smoother corner when pressed


Step 11: Turn work inside out and press

Step 12: Topstitch around outside


Step 11: Add snap closure to front and you’re done.


If you give this a try and find that you have any problems or questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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August 30, 2009 at 9:14 pm

claudia

I like this!
Hope you’re well!!!

August 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm

claudia

Hi again,
Just decided to read more of your blog and read the happy news! Congratulations on your baby! When are you due? Now, guess what? I’m pregnant too–due on Valentine’s Day! I’ll make sure to check in more often!

September 2, 2009 at 7:46 pm

Mary Claire

I am so making this! Thanks Dawn! I’ll post when I do; might be a few months, but it is on the list.

This needs to be on Ucreate or one of those other crafting blogs!

September 4, 2009 at 5:46 pm

Carly

This is awesome - I’m adding it to my To Make for Christmas list. Thanks!

September 5, 2009 at 8:37 am

Junie Moon

I discovered your project via One Pretty Thing. It’s such a wonderful idea and look great. I’m going to make some for Christmas gifts. Thank you for sharinig your tutorial.

September 8, 2009 at 1:12 am

Khris

ohh I love this…thanks for sharing…I am going to put a link to you on my freebies blog if thats okay…hugs Khris

September 8, 2009 at 6:55 am

Junie Moon

Just wanted to stop by again and thank you for the adorable and well-written tutorial. I made a bunch of these over the weekend and posted about them on my blog today.

September 8, 2009 at 8:56 am

Anne Weaver

This is fabulous!!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:

http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-sew-a-manicure-kit-holder/2009/09/08/

–Anne

September 9, 2009 at 12:48 pm

luvinthemommyhood

Great idea! This would make such a sweet gift! I couldn’t help adding this to my link luv roundup today! Come by for a peek:
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2009/09/link-luv-roundup_09.html
Thanks for sharing :)

September 9, 2009 at 9:09 pm

Rima Aranha

Thanks for stopping by at my part of the world! Thanks for this tutorial–I am very sewing challenged :) Hehe. Added you to my bloglines…so see you often in blogland!

September 15, 2009 at 9:55 am

elena fiore

Oh! Wonderful!
A great idea!
Ciao elena°*°

November 11, 2009 at 10:18 am

Kaye Prince

Just found this tutorial via Sew Mama Sew’s Handmade Holidays listing for today and I absolutely adore it! I definitely think someone on my list will be receiving this as a Christmas present!

November 11, 2009 at 10:38 am

Liv

Yay! Check another gift off my list… my mother in law will love this. Thank you!

November 11, 2009 at 3:04 pm

--ginger.

This is suuuuuuuuuper great–so fun. I want to make one.

November 12, 2009 at 2:52 am

Silvia

Great project!! thank you!!

November 12, 2009 at 7:05 am

donel

Great idea for Christmas! Thank you for providing.

December 8, 2009 at 10:52 pm

Jamie

I just made several of these and I. am. in. love. SO CUTE! This is becoming my “little” gift for so many people this season. Thank you!

January 3, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Laura

I made three of these, one for me, two for gifts. Simple, quick and fun - I loved making them. Pictures on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauraarual/4242924130/in/set-72157623132593066/

February 26, 2010 at 10:50 pm

Dawn

Just what I was looking for today! Made two of them (one for the kids’ bathroom and one for ours). Your tutorial was PERFECT- I didn’t mess up even ONCE! Thanks!