MAKE ·Sep 18, 2012

Easy Pocket Necklaces

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Make a Back-to-School, Pocket Necklace! This pocket-sized necklace is made of felt making these an easy first sewing project for your young creatives. Follow below to learn how and for making fun!

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If you’d like to add a pompom. How to make Pompoms (here)

We’ve been making up a storm of pompoms and we knew they’ve be a fantastic accent on these pocket necklaces. We’ve had so much fun making these, that I’ve kept aside extra materials for visiting crafters or ever gifts for friends. These would make a great party craft or just cosy, creating times together.

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We fit them with pint sized notebooks, but these could also contain toys or for bigger kids: phones or ipods (add a snap, perhaps?) Slip notebook inside and it’s ready to wear.

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Let’s Create.

How to measure: Double up fabric to fit the notebooks, leaving about 1/2 inch along the edges;

plus fabric to create the top flap.

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HOW-TO:

Make pompom, click here for instructions.
Cut out fabric. Any fabric will work but if you use felt, this will not unravel and no edging will be necessary.
Diagram 1: Fold over top point and stitch closed. (This will be the overhanging flap.)
Diagram 2: Using the excess yarn, thread it on a needle, bring yarn pieces through the fabric and tie on the inside of the flap.
Diagram 3: One the pompom is secure and tied, snip the yarn and for reinforcement, sew for security.
Diagram 4: Fold sides and sew sides.
Now, punch a hole with a hole cutter or a sharp scissors into a spot about 1 inch from the top of the thread the cord or ribbon through this hole and tie. For reinforcement, sew for security. Repeat on both sides.
Diagram 5: Slide in a notebook and the pocket necklace is complete.
Enjoy!

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