How to make a scissor keeper – SEWING TUTORIAL & PATTERN

These sweet little scissor keepers are really quick and simple to make.  You will need to download your Scissor keeper PDF and gather together some basic materials before you start.

free sewing pattern

You will need:

  • Wadding and 505 spray or fusible fleece
  • Quilting cotton in 2 patterns (1 for outer and 1 for lining)
  • KAM snap or press studs
  • Co-ordinating thread for your sewing machine

Instructions:

  1. Print out your Scissor keeper PDF (print at 100% or actual size)
  2. Cut out your paper pattern and then fabric as follows: 1 from outer fabric, 1 from lining fabric, 1 from wadding
  3. Fuse your fleece to your outer fabric or glue mount/baste with a narrow seam allowance
  4. Place your fabric right sides together with the fleece on the bottom and sew all the way around the outside edge leaving a small opening where marked on your pattern piece
  5. Clip off any corners to reduce bulk when turning
  6. Turn in the right way and press well
  7. Topstitch all around the shape
  8. Fold up your scissor keeper and stitch together along your topstitching line
  9. Add a KAM snap or popper to finish

A full video tutorial is available to view on our YouTube channel

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Claire Mackaness

Founder & Crafter

Claire Mackaness is a self taught craftsperson based in Billericay, Essex. She specialises in making ‘Beautiful Things’ as gifts for you and your home and sharing her skills and techniques in her classes and workshops.

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