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Fabric Gift Card Holder Tutorial

A fabric gift card holder is a quick, fun project kids can sew. It turns a simple gift card
into a thoughtful handmade present! These sew up in minutes and can be reused again and again.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Cotton fabric scraps (great for using leftovers!)
• Lining fabric (optional but looks nice)
• Felt (optional alternative to lining)
• Sewing machine or needle for hand sewing
• Thread
• Pins or clips
• Scissors
• Iron

Optional:

• Button and elastic loop
• Velcro
• Ribbon or trim
• Appliqué shapes

Step-by-Step Fabric Gift Card Holder Tutorial

1. Cut Your Fabric

Cut these pieces:

• Outer fabric: 5"; x 7";
• Lining fabric: 5"; x 7";

If using felt instead of lining, cut one 5" x 7" piece of felt. This size folds
perfectly to hold a standard gift card.

2. Layer the Pieces

Place the outer fabric and lining right sides together. Pin or clip around the edges. If using felt: layer the outer fabric on top of the felt (right side up). No need for right sides together.

3. Sew Around the Edges

Sew with a ¼" seam allowance around all four sides, leaving a
2" opening on one side for turning.

4. Turn and Press

Turn the rectangle right side out through the opening. Push out the corners using a pencil or chopstick, then press the piece flat with an iron.

5. Topstitch the Edges

Topstitch around the entire rectangle. This closes the opening and makes the edges look crisp and neat.

6. Fold to Create the Pocket

Place the rectangle horizontally. Fold the bottom edge upward about 2½ inches to form the gift card pocket. Clip or pin the sides to hold the fold in place.

7. Sew the Sides

Sew along both sides of the folded section to secure the pocket. Backstitch at the top of each side to keep the seams strong.

8. Add a Closure (Optional)

Choose one of these options:

Velcro

• Sew a small piece of Velcro where the top flap meets the pocket so it can close securely.

Button + Loop

• Sew a button on the front pocket.
• Sew an elastic loop centered on the top flap so it can hook around the button.

Ribbon Tie

• Sew ribbon ends to both sides of the flap so it can tie closed.

9. Decorate (Optional)

Kids can personalize their holders with:

• Felt appliqués (star, heart, snowflake, initial)
• Fabric markers
• Iron-on patches
• Decorative stitching

10. Insert the Gift Card!

Slide the gift card into the pocket and fold the flap down. You now have a
cute, reusable, handmade gift card holder!
Perfect for:

• 🎄 Christmas
• 🎂 Birthdays
• 🍎 Teacher gifts
• 💌 Thank-you surprises