This DIY Accessory is EASY and Makes a Great Gift

7 Materials
$5
20 Minutes
Easy

Today, we’re going to DIY some Christmas gifts. These key fob wristlets are easy to sew and make great gifts.


Let’s get to it!

Tools and materials:

  • Fabric scraps
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Clamps
  • Key fob hardware
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Iron
Measuring key fob

1. Cut fabric and interfacing

Your fabric needs to be 12 inches long and four times wider than your hardware.


My key fob is 1 inch wide, so I’m cutting my fabric 4 inches wide.

Cutting fabric

Cut your interfacing to the same size.


Iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.

Folding fabric

2. Fold and press

Fold the strip in half lengthways with the wrong side inside, and press the fold.

Folding fabric

Open it out and fold both long edges to the center line. Press again.

Folding fabric

Fold it in half one more time and iron it flat.

Sewing

3. Sew

Sew around all four sides, as close to the edge as you can.

Removing keyring

4. Hardware

Remove the keyring temporarily.

Folding fabric

Fold the fabric in half and make sure the two ends are even.

Adding hardware

Place the hardware over the ends of the wristlet.

Adding hardware

Clamp it in place.


You can put a scrap of fabric between the clamp and the hardware if you’re worried about scratching it.

Adding hardware

All we have to do now is replace the keyring.

DIY accessory

This DIY accessory is EASY and makes a great gift

In barely any time at all, you have a finished wristlet.


Super easy to make and so practical!


How many will you make as gifts? Comment down below.


Next, learn How to Add Rhinestone Fringe to a Jean Jacket.

Suggested materials:
  • Fabric scraps
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Clamps
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