here is a super duper easy how to for a sweet little gift that is PERFECT
for teachers, friends, family, bus drivers...basically anyone with keys.
And there are three simple ways to make them...one of which requires NO sewing!
Then gather your materials...
1o inches of cotton webbing
10 inches of ribbon or a 10 by 2 1/4in fabric scrap
hardware
pliers
10 inches of your choice of iron on strips
the same width (or a bit smaller) as your ribbon
Everything Ribbons is a great place on Etsy to get a good deal on supplies...
In fact they have generously offered Little Bit Funky readers 10% off of their orders...you have to be sure to mention the Little Bit Funky Blog in the "notes to seller" section when you check out.
(and try not to be be super jealous of my awesome ironing board cover...okay?)
Lay the iron on strip in the center of your webbing...
paper side up...iron on as per directions on package.
Iron ribbon onto the strip...
You CAN stop here and mosey on down to the hardware part...
OR...
If you want to skip the iron on part...you can just go right to the stitch on step.
THAT is as easy as lining the ribbon up on the center of the webbing...
and stitching to your hearts content.
fold in half...
lining up the two ends...
insert ends into the open end of the hardware.
Clamp it down with the pliers...nice and tight.
You can put a scrap of fabric between the pliers
and the metal to avoid scratching the metal.
fold the 10in by 2 1/4in fabric strip in half....
inside out...
stitch up one side...using 1/4in seam.
and add to the ring for an all in one gift. :)
AND to get you started...
Everything Ribbons is offering up TWO free kits!!!
TWO readers will each get the following:
3 - key fob hardware (key fob and split rings)
3 - 10” cotton webbing (your choice out of 23 colors)
3 - 10” ribbon heat sealed to prevent from fraying
3 - 10” fusible web adhesive
Yippee!
To enter:
Just leave a comment...telling me how you made it here.
I'm always curious.
I'll choose two winners on Friday!
And for other handmade gift ideas...click on "how to" over in the label cloud on the right. Or here:
Soon I'll have the how to make a wreath tutorial
AND
How to make the cutest advent ever from your baby's socks and clothes!
Stay tuned!
:)