How to Make a Chapstick Holder
Find a ribbon about more or less 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide., Sew up the sides., Hem the top to create an insert band., Slide a cord (or string, smaller ribbon, etc.), Add a chapstick.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a ribbon about more or less 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide.
Cut it twice as long as your chapstick container, with a little extra ribbon left over. -
Step 2: Sew up the sides.
Leave extra ribbon at the top. , Fold the extra ribbon pieces at the top down onto each of the sides of the pouch.
Stitch the long edges in place to form a neat band but do not sew down the short sides; these must be left open for the cord insert. , through the hole left in the top hem band.
Then flip the whole pouch right side out.
There you go; you have a handy chapstick holder.
If wished, add a safety pin to make it easy to pin the holder to a bag, clothing, etc. , To keep the chapstick in place, simply draw the cord in so that the hem band bunches up; to release, pull it loose again. -
Step 3: Hem the top to create an insert band.
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Step 4: Slide a cord (or string
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Step 5: smaller ribbon
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Step 6: Add a chapstick.
Detailed Guide
Cut it twice as long as your chapstick container, with a little extra ribbon left over.
Leave extra ribbon at the top. , Fold the extra ribbon pieces at the top down onto each of the sides of the pouch.
Stitch the long edges in place to form a neat band but do not sew down the short sides; these must be left open for the cord insert. , through the hole left in the top hem band.
Then flip the whole pouch right side out.
There you go; you have a handy chapstick holder.
If wished, add a safety pin to make it easy to pin the holder to a bag, clothing, etc. , To keep the chapstick in place, simply draw the cord in so that the hem band bunches up; to release, pull it loose again.
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