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Sewing a lanyard: The perfect last-minute gift!

19.11.2019 by Sabine Schmidt

Schlüsselband nähen: Das perfekte Last-Minute-Geschenk!

Sewing a lanyard: With these 6 ingenious tricks, you can whip up professional-looking last-minute gifts in no time!

The most important points at a glance

  • Lanyards are brilliant when you want to sew a gift in a hurry
  • With these tricks, the lanyards look particularly high-quality and professional
  • The lanyards are highly individual and suitable for everyday use
  • In the interest of sustainability, I have opted for cotton webbing instead of synthetic straps in this tutorial
  • Lanyards rely on looking perfect; these 6 tips will show you how that works

Lanyards and key pouches are popular gifts that you can sew at the very last minute.

And they are always well-received. No wonder: these practical keychains don't just look stylish, they can also be beautifully personalized.

For example, with a chic ribbon featuring a favorite city, favorite hobby, in your preferred color, or with a cool slogan! By the way, I found my city ribbon* at Hemmers.

Sewing a lanyard

Tutorial: Sewing a lanyard

My lanyard is sewn in a flash and really simple. That makes it a great project for sewing beginners!

By the way, in the interest of sustainability, I have opted for cotton webbing instead of synthetic straps. I found the copper lanyard clips here*.

What you need for sewing

Sewing a lanyard

Frequently asked questions

Can beginners also sew a beautiful lanyard?

Absolutely! With my 6 tricks, you will succeed in making the perfect lanyard in no time, you'll see!

Can the lanyard be personalized?

Of course, you can put the materials together according to your taste (or the taste of the recipient) and end up with a great, personal, and individual result!

How long must the webbing be for the lanyard?

I used a 25 cm long piece of webbing in my tutorial, but you can vary the length according to your own ideas!

Links marked with * are affiliate links: If you make a purchase through them, we receive a small commission. The price remains the same for you.

Step-by-step instructions

6 tricks for the perfect lanyard: here's how!

Step-by-step tutorial with 6 tricks for a professional-looking lanyard. You need 25 cm of webbing, 25 cm of woven ribbon, a key fob clip the width of the webbing, plus Wondertape, sewing thread, pliers and a ruler.

  1. Step

    Trick 1: Secure the woven ribbon with Wondertape

    Stick Wondertape along the centre of the webbing — instead of pins, so the fabric doesn't get stretched at individual points.

    Peel off the backing and fix the woven ribbon centred on the webbing.

    Trick 1: Secure the woven ribbon with Wondertape
  2. Step

    Trick 2: Sew on the woven ribbon with a long straight stitch

    Sew the woven ribbon onto the webbing with a long straight stitch. Long stitches look more even and professional than short ones.

    Choose a top thread that matches the woven ribbon or contrasts nicely with it. As you sew, use the outer edge of the webbing as your guide.

    Trick 2: Sew on the woven ribbon with a long straight stitch
  3. Step

    Trick 3: Secure the loop with a short seam

    Place the short edges of the webbing wrong sides together, edges aligned.

    Secure the loop with a short seam so that nothing slips when you insert it into the clip.

    Trick 3: Secure the loop with a short seam
  4. Step

    Trick 4: Straighten the short edges

    Before you slide the key fob strap into the clip, straighten the short edges. Crooked edges stop the strap from sitting at a right angle in the clip.

    Trick 4: Straighten the short edges
  5. Step

    Trick 5: Insert the loop into the clip

    Slide the webbing loop into the clip, far enough that the edge of the webbing touches the curve inside the clip.

    Very gently squeeze the clip together a little with pliers. This holds the loop in place, but you can still adjust it.

    Trick 5: Insert the loop into the clip
  6. Step

    Trick 6: Close the clip for good with a fabric pad

    Once you are happy with the position, wrap a small piece of fabric around the clip. The fabric acts as a cushion between the pliers and the clip and prevents dents or scratches.

    Close the clip with even, firm pressure.

    Trick 6: Close the clip for good with a fabric pad

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About the author

Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.