Lip Balm Keychain DIY – 10 minute sewing project
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Make this adorable and practical lipstick holder DIY in just minutes!
This beginner-friendly sewing project is perfect for gifts, craft fairs, stocking stuffers, and everyday use. In this step-by-step lip balm holder tutorial, you’ll learn professional sewing tips while creating a fast and functional project you can finish in about 10 minutes.
Shortcuts to Specific Topics
00:45 Supplies
01:30 Fuse interfacing to the fabric
02:26 Why to use a pressing cloth
03:01 Pressing vs Ironing
04:34 Cut angles in fabric with template
05:44 Cut angles with ruler and mat
06:45 How to avoid bobbin thread knots
07:00 How and why to use a leader fabric
08:06 Notch fabric at corners
08:41 Turn right side out with turning tool
09:45 Push out points and press
10:50 How to use a clapper
11:13 Zig Zag stitch the raw edge
12:39 How to use directional fabric
13:07 Fold and press fabric to form holder
13:32 How to use a Hot Ruler
13:40 Fold and press fabric to form holder
15:31 Sew holder together
15:44 Tips to make a lot at once
15:59 How to use a hump jumper
16:44 How to pull up your bobbin thread
19:04 Attach key fob hardware
20:31 How to use the lipstick holder
21:17 Things to gift with the lip balm holder
If you love easy 10 minute sewing projects or want profitable 10 minute sewing projects to sell, this quick keychain lip balm holder is a must-make!
In the video tutorial above you’ll learn:
• How to fuse interfacing properly
• The difference between pressing vs ironing
• How to avoid bobbin thread knots
• How to use leader fabric, a clapper, hot ruler & hump jumper
• Tips for directional fabric
• Fast sewing tips for batch sewing craft fair inventory
• How to attach key fob hardware
• Gift ideas for your finished holder
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Bundle this with these!
The lip balm holder (or lipstick holder) pairs well with these other projects too. Make them from coordinating fabric for gifts, sew and sell bundles, charitable donations and more.
Key Fob Wristlet
Travel Tissue Holder
Eyeglass / Sunglasses Case
Scrunchie Key Fob Wristlet
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The lip balm holder (or lipstick holder) pairs well with these other projects too. Make them from coordinating fabric
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