Hi my lovely readers ^_^ i am back on tutorial.
For this week project i would like to show you how to make an easy and simple passport cover made from fabric. It is really easy, simple and fast. Totally beginner, all you need to do is straight stitching with your sewing machine.
Okay, without further ado, let's get started!
This is how my passport look like. Mine comes with the green plastic cover. I have been re-using the cover each time i change passport. It looks pretty beaten up.
This is the inside.
And Ta-da, my fresh and new fabric passport cover.
Take a peek on the inside. Blue flower pattern as the lining.
Fit nicely for my passport size. The finish size:
When unfolded: 20cm x 14cm
When folded: 10cm x 14cm
First, you will need to measure your passport without any cover and unfolded. Mine is: 18cm x 12.5cm. The pattern is fit to slide in standard size of passport book. It measure: 15cm x 32cm plus 1cm each for the seams allowances on 4 sides.
Cut 1 outer fabric + fusible interfacing following the pattern and 1 lining fabric + fusible interfacing same sizes as the pattern. I already interfaced both of my fabrics.
Note: you may skip interface the lining, but i always interface the lining to add strength. If you decided to interface your lining, you can consider thinner interfacing than you use for the outer fabric, otherwise it would be too stiff. And you can also add padding in between them.
Place outer and lining fabrics right sides together and pin them, so the fabrics won't move when you sew and leave an 10cm opening. I leave the opening on the right side.
Bring to your sewing machine and starting to stitch 1cm seam allowance from the 1 point of the opening and ending at the other point. After that trim those 4 corners to reduce bulks or any excess fabrics. Careful do not cut the seams.
Pull all the fabrics inside out from the 10cm opening. Using blunt object like chopstick to push the 4 corners. Carefully not to push to hard. Then press it on warm iron, not to hot though or you may burn the fabrics (i did that sometime @_@).
Remember the 10cm opening that we leave? Now you just need to close it up. You can sew by hand or machine stitch. I like to use machine. Do the same on the other side.
Nicely flat and both side also nicely sewn.
Turn the fabric and fold the sides 6cm. You may fold the sides more than 6cm if you prefer more depth. The choice is yours ^_^
Do the same on the other side.
You can always try to insert your passport book first to check the measurement. It looks okay for my taste ^_^
Now, all you need to do is top stitching. Or you can use any decorative stitching available on your sewing machine. I keep mine as simple straight stitch.
This is how my stitching look like. I decided to top stitching not only the top and lower part but also the sides.
Inside look.
Hehe, i use my expired passport as sample ^_^
You can even put 2 passports and maybe sewed velcro tape on the 2 sides for closure.
It measures: 15cm x 10cm.
I'm thinking on making more using cute fabrics and sell them on Etsy or Toyoutpost.
Okay, that's all. Hope you like it and enjoy the tutorial.
I see you on my next projects.
Let's Make Them.
