Handkerchief Tissue Holder

Cuddles.

They are appreciated.

And tea.

And blankets.

And you.

- Unknown -

A few weeks ago a little cold/bug visited me

and when I had to go to town while sick

I grabbed a handful of tissues to stuff in my purse.

I immediately told myself that I was going to make me a tissue holder

when I was feeling better. . .

so I did.

I've made plenty in the past,

but have always given them away.

This time instead of using cotton fabric

I used a vintage handkerchief and pink lace from an old shirt.

I've always loved the pink blossoms on this hankie,

but sadly the handkerchief itself was in rough condition

with a few stains here and there.

I was able to use the good part of the hankie to make the tissue holder

so it ended up being a win-win creation.

For the bit of pink showing at the opening

I used a lovely pink lace that came from a shirt.

This is how I made this easy peasy tissue holder.

Supplies:

hankie or scrap fabric

sewing machine

tissues

Here is my hankie before I cut it. . .

I cut the handkerchief to measure 7 x 6-inches.

The lining or inside fabric was cut to measure 8 1/2 x 6-inches.

Place the fabric right sides together 

and sew along the edge with a 1/2-inch seam.

You are not sewing along all four edges, just the two ends!

You will notice I have extra of the pink/lining fabric;

that is okay!

Once you've sewn the one edge together

you will simply pull the fabric together on the other side

and sew along the edge.

The lining fabric will have a bubble because there is a little extra.

Flip the fabric right side out 

and press with a hot iron.

You will have a little bit of lining showing

like the picture below shows.

Fold the two ends in so that they meet in the middle

like you see in the picture below.

Pin into place 

and sew along the two raw edges with a 1/2-inch seam allowance.

Trim with pinking shears so that the edges don't fray.

Then flip the tissue holder right side out.

Voila!

You're done.

Of course I had to embellish mine with a little something.

I used these cute little daisies from a flower trim I found at Hobby Lobby.

Being sick can seem like all fun and games

until you no longer live with your mom.

- Unknown -

Place some tissues in the holder

and you are good to go.

Now I don't have to have a wad of Kleenex hanging out of my purse

next time I have a cold!

Happy day to you, friends!

Thank you for visiting.

{{{hugs}}}