Another Tutorial for an Emery Board Holder

If you've been reading my blog for a while you may remember
my original post for a
Tutorial for an Emery Board Holder.

Since then, I've slighty modified the template
making it even more simple!

For this one you need no glue as it's a stitched holder. 

I'll show step by step details how I made the first holder in
the photograph at the top of this post.

I used a pretty K & Co scrapbook paper and cut
a strip measuring 5cm wide by 28cm long
(that's 2" wide by 11" long).
I folded it twice as shown.

I overlocked the bottom of the strip -
this is not essential, but I think gives it a little
more stability.

I rubber stamped some images on the reverse side
of the paper - just the top half as this is the only
part that will show once the holder's finished.

Then I stitched some pretty lace around three sides
of the paper strip (leaving out the bottom side).
I stitched the two buttons on now - for placement
see the template.

Fold the bottom up toward the top as shown and machine stitch the two

sides together, making a pocket.

Fold the top over

and secure closed by

using the buttons -

 leave a tail of thread

on the top button which

can be wound around

the bottom button.

Tuck a few emery boards into the pocket

and it's ready to be given as a little gift!

Here's a few others I made too

Again, these were just strips of scrapbook paper.

For this patriotic one, I used

self adhesive card (denim

look) with a serviette / napkin

stuck to the reverse.

Finally, I made a few funky ones.

These were strips of a lightly patterned scrapbook paper

which I altered by spraying inks through various stencils,

then did some rubber stamping. 

I used some thin ribbon instead of lace.

So quick and easy to make and the possibilites

are endless!

EDITED: 5th March 2014
Here are a couple made out of faux leather,
they are lined with fabric.
My blog post showing how the faux leather
is achieved is HERE.

 

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The reason I thought of this new template was because the holder

I made originally, and have kept in my handbag has over time become

a little battered and I thought by using lace on the edges 

 would make it a bit stronger. 

This revised template is different and more simple as it no longer

has the flaps at the bottom which needed to be glued - as shown below.

The original template - with flaps!    

I suppose the original template could be used and

machine stitched instead of glued ... but this new template

is easier to cut out - and I like easy!!!

Thanks for looking and if you make a holder

please let me know as I'd love to see your take on it.

Tutorial for an Emery Board Holder

EDITED 4th November 2012
I have modified this template slightly
new post is HERE

EDITED 5th March 2014
I've made some using a faux leather
technique - much stronger
new post is HERE

I made these little holders from card to hold a few emery boards.  They measure approximately 5" x 2" so are ideal to keep in your handbag or on your work desk for when you need to do a quick repair to your finger nail.

I used a textured white core cardstock, but any good quality card would do.

I've just realised that I've missed a couple of measurements off the template - the width is 2" (but it extends to 3" for the bottom part as shown).  The two side flaps at the bottom measure 1/2" wide each (so the flaps are three and half inch long by a half inch wide).  Sorry about that, but please don't hesitate to ask me if anything is still unclear.

To make the front a little more interesting, I textured it with my Big Shot die cutting machine using a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

I did a bit of rubber stamping inside and out.

Using an emery board (they're not only for nails!) I rubbed over the textured part to give a distressed look.

I sewed on two co-ordinating buttons - best to do this now before sticking the holder together!

Leave a tail of cotton on the top flap as this will be wound around the bottom button to become the fastener.

Using a glue stick, apply glue to the front of the two small flaps.

Stick the flaps to the underneath section and hold in place for a few minutes with some clothes pegs to ensure good adhesion.

Once firmly stuck down, insert a few emery boards into the pocket and you're good to go!

They are quick and easy to make and are nice little gifts to give to your family and friends - they would also make good Christmas stocking fillers.

Thanks for looking and if you do make any yourself, I'd love to see them!