Ahhtishoo!! - Travel Tissue Cover
These are soooooo quick and simple to make. They make great gifts for teachers or work colleagues at Christmas time, and are also a nice little thought for a sick friend, or someone who is going on a holiday!
You will need:
- Two cotton fabrics and matching thread.
First of all, cut a rectangle that measure 5 ½ “ x 6 ½ “ from the fabric that you have chosen for the outside of your tissue cover. Now, cut a second rectangle of fabric measuring 5 ½ “ x 7 ½ “ for the lining fabric (this fabric is also seen on the edges of the opening, so it’s nice to choose a fabric that co-ordinates well with your cover fabric).
Place the fabrics right side together, and sew a ¼” seam down both the, 5 ½” sides. As the lining fabric is larger than the outside over fabric, the piece that you have sewn won’t sit flat – THAT’S OKAY!! It means you’re doing it right!
Turn the fabric piece right side out, and press, so that you have approximately ¼” of the lining fabric showing at the sides (just like in this photo).
Now, fold the edges towards the centre (you should be looking at the lining fabric).
Stitch a seam along both short ends.
Now, turn your cover inside out.
Take the plastic wrapper off your travel tissues, and slip them inside your beautiful new fabric cover! Voila!
