Easy to Sew Keychain
Sometimes the best projects are the simplest ones. These easy fabric keychains are quick to sew, use just a small amount of fabric, and are perfect for adding a little personality with embroidery, a monogram, or even a favorite Bible verse. They also make the sweetest little sursee to give to a friend!
Finished size: about 5 inches long when folded
Sewing level: Beginner
Time: about 10–15 minutes
What You’ll Need
- 1 piece of cotton fabric, 3 inches x 12 inches
- 1 piece of lightweight fusible interfacing, 1½ inches x 12 inches
- 1-inch key fob hardware with key ring
- Iron
- Sewing machine and thread
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Pliers for closing the key fob hardware
Directions
1. Cut your fabric.
Cut one strip of fabric 3″ wide by 12″ long. This is a fun project for those fabric scraps that are too pretty to throw away but have been sitting in a drawer for three years waiting for their moment.
2. Add the interfacing.
Center the 1½” x 12″ strip of fusible interfacing on the wrong side of your fabric and iron it in place according to the interfacing directions. This gives the wristlet a little structure without making it stiff.
3. Fold it like bias tape.
Lay the fabric wrong side up. Fold both long raw edges toward the center so they meet in the middle. Press well.
Then fold the entire strip in half lengthwise again. Press.
You should now have a strip about ¾ inch wide, and all those pesky raw edges should be tucked safely inside.
4. Sew the long edges.
Topstitch close to the edge down both long sides of the strip. A stitch length around 3.0 works nicely for topstitching.
Take your time here because these stitches will show.
5. Make the wristlet loop.
Bring the two short ends together, making sure the strip isn’t twisted.
Place the ends right on top of each other. You can sew across them with a small seam to hold everything together. This part will eventually be hidden under the hardware, so perfection is absolutely not invited.
6. Add the key fob hardware.
Slide the sewn ends into the key fob hardware. Make sure they’re pushed all the way in.
Cover the metal with a scrap of fabric or felt to keep your pliers from scratching it, then squeeze the hardware firmly closed.
Add your key ring if it isn’t already attached.
Done!
You now have an adorable little handmade wristlet that probably took less time to make than it would have taken you to find your keys at the bottom of your purse. Check out my other easy to sew projects that make great gifts!
