Make a simple chapstick holder keychain so you always have a tube with you! This makes a cute handmade gift too.
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I try to always carry chapstick with me, but when I’m wearing something without pockets, I tend to forget. This chapstick holder keychain is small and easy to attach to your keys or the zipper on a wallet. It fits a single tube of basic lip balm.
This craft is a pretty easy beginner sewing project. You only need to sew a running stitch around the hem of the rectangle. It also doesn’t use a lot of materials. I used scrap felt from another project.
This tiny felt pocket would make a fun handmade stocking stuffer or a gift idea for a group. You can make one in less than half an hour. The tutorial is below, including how to make your own template (no printable needed).
How to make a chapstick holder keychain
Supplies
- paper / card stock
- pencil
- scissors
- felt sheet
- keyring
- sewing supplies ~ machine or needle and thread
Instructions
1. Make a paper template.
The first step is to make a paper template for the keychain. Start by cutting the paper into a rectangle that measures 1.5 inches wide and 7 inches long.
Draw a line 2 inches from one end. Divide it into 3 half-inch sections. Cut off the outer 2 sections to create a long, narrow strip down the center.
2. Cut out the felt.
Trace the paper template onto the felt and cut it out. You can erase the pencil lines if they are visible.
3. Sew the keychain.
Fold the narrow strip down with the keyring inside. Fold the bottom section up 2 inches. Sew around the large rectangle with a quarter-inch hem, leaving the center open.
The little pocket should snugly hold a tube of chapstick ~ ChapStick brand and many others that are the same size like Burt’s Bees, Lip Smackers, Blistex, etc. The top of the tube will stick out so that you can pull it out easily.
Slip the keyring onto your keychain or lanyard. I used a circle keyring, but you could make this with the clip type and attach it to your belt loop.
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