Serger Sunglasses Case

This Serger Sunglasses Case was modified from a pattern by Sue O’Very of Sookie Sews, courtesy of weallsew.com. The sunglasses case includes a layer of batting for interlining and is lined with Sulky Felty to keep your shades scratch-free. Quilting is also added as a decorative, yet optional, accent. A convenient hanging loop is included, so you can attach the case around a tote handle or interior backpack strap to easily find your sunglasses when needed.

SERGER SUNGLASSES CASE SUPPLIES

• (3) snap spools of Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (Butterfly Gold; right needle & loopers)
• (1) snap spool of Sulky Poly Deco Thread (Yellow; left needle & quilting)
• Fat quarter of quilting cotton fabric (Clara Jane – Priscilla Pinking – Sunspark Fabric by Cotton + Steel)
• 7†square of low-loft batting
• Sheet of Sulky Feltyâ„¢ (mustard yellow)
• Sulky KK 2000â„¢ Temporary Spray Adhesive

NO SERGER? NO PROBLEM!

For the serger sunglasses case, obviously a serger is used for quick construction.

However, if you don’t have a serger you can still make the project! Set your sewing machine for a wide stitch width and short stitch length to satin stitch the edges that are serged. Or, bind the edges with narrow bias tape. To do the latter, bind the curved upper edge first. Then, bind the side and lower edge, tucking in the ends as you reach them.

The hanging loop is added during construction, and topstitched on a standard sewing machine. Eliminate the loop, if desired, to create the entire project on the serger without switching machines. Note, the quilting is also done with a sewing machine. So, you’d need to eliminate that step, too!

OPTIONAL QUILTING ON THE CASE

The Sunglasses Case is quilted to ensure the layers don’t shift throughout use. To begin, use Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco Thread in the needle and Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread in the bobbin. Then, choose the quilting you like best. Free-motion quilt along the fabric motifs, straight line quilt across the fabric width, or stitch a cross-hatch pattern to secure the fabric, batting and Felty before construction.

HANGING THE CASE

The hanging loop makes it easy to attach the Sunglasses Case to a tote handle or inside a backpack. Note, it’s recommended to hang the case inside a bag, rather than outside, to ensure the glasses don’t fall out when walking or moving the bag around.

To get in the summer mindset, choose a sunny fabric and be beach ready when the temperature rises!