Earbud Pouch Keychain
Introduction: Earbud Pouch Keychain
The following are step by step instructions on how to make a keychain earbud pouch. I have used a Cricut Maker for this project but have also provided instructions on how to complete this project without one. Option A steps us the Cricut Maker while Option B sets do not. This is a great project to make with extra scraps of fabric from other sewing projects.
Supplies
* Fabric of your choice, minimum dimensions 4” by 12”
* Matching thread
* Coordinating fabric for key ring tag (can be the same fabric as the pouch)
* Keyring
* Scissors
* Measuring tape
* Pins
* Sewing machine
* Sewing air erase marker (optional)
* Hemming sewing foot(optional)
* Cricut Maker with rotary blade and fabric mat (optional)
Step 1: Option A: Prepare Pattern for Cricut Maker
Upload the attached file to design space. The headphone case is composed of 3 pieces of fabric, one full circle (front) and 2 partial circles (back). Ensure that the full circle is 4” by 4” in the software before proceeding. The partial circles should be 2.66” by 4”.
Skip to Step 3 to continue with the Cricut Maker
Step 2: Option B: Print and Cut Pattern
If not using a Cricut Maker, print and cut out the pattern attached. Note the full circle (front) piece has a 4” diameter to take into account a ¾” seam allowance. Check the pattern dimensions following printing to ensure no changes to scale have occurred
Skip to Step 7 to continue without the Cricut Maker
Step 3: Option A: Prepare the Cricut Maker
Ensure the rotary blade is installed
Step 4: Prepare Fabric for Cutting
Apply the fabric to the pink fabric cutting mat. Be sure to remove any wrinkles in the fabric while sticking to the mat as these can affect the cut. For my project I am using scrap material from a previous project. When doing this I find it beneficial to cut the top of the fabric in a straight line to help align it on the mat. I have also removed the salvage edge (edge of the fabric where the pattern ends) so as to avoid including this is my cut sections.
Step 5: Set Cut Preferences in Design Space
Click “Make it” in Cricut design space. In the “Prepare Mats” step click and drag the pieces to the appropriate area on the mat covered by your fabric. 455
For my fabric there is a pattern with a top and bottom. I have used this orientation of the back pieces to ensure the final product has the pattern going to same way on all pieces. If you are working with a solid fabric you may choose to flip the pattern as needed to minimize any waste fabric.
Click continue
and select the appropriate fabric type to cut by clicking “Browse Materials”. You can then select the Category “Fabric” and pick the fabric that matches closest with the material you selected for the project.
Step 6: Cut Using the Cricut Maker
When ready load your mat into the machine and click the flashing arrow button on the machine.
Press the flashing cricut button on the machine to cut.
Once the cut is complete remove the mat from the machine by clicking the flashing arrow button on the machine again.
Remove the fabric from the mat. Tweezers can help when lifting the fabric.
Skip to Step 8 to Assemble
Step 7: Cutting Without a Cricut Maker
Layout the pattern on the fabric. Ensure the pattern does not overlap the salvage edge (edge of the fabric where the pattern ends). For my fabric there is a pattern with a top and bottom. I have used the orientation pictured to ensure the final product has the pattern going to same way on all pieces. If you are working with a solid fabric you may choose to flip the pattern as needed to minimize any waste fabric.
Pin the pattern in place. You may also choose to mark the outline of the pattern with a sewing pencil, washable marker or air erasable/evaporable sewing marker. If using the marker it is recommended to test it on a scrap piece of fabric to ensure it will wash out/disappear. I also recommend doing it on the back/wrong side of your fabric. This way the marks will not be visible on the final product.
Cut out around the paper pattern or marked lines.
Continue to Step 8 to Assemble
Step 8: Hem the Back Piece Edges
For the back sections we will hem the straight edge. With the right side of the fabric face down fold the straight edge over, approximately ¼” to 3/8” and pin in place as shown in the first photo. 455