Sewing a card case: In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to quickly and easily sew a card case using our free sewing pattern.
The essentials at a glance:
- I’ll show you how to sew your own card case step by step
- You can download the free sewing pattern here in this post
- The sewing pattern includes various sizes for popular card games
- ✂️ Sewing level: easy
- ⏰ Sewing time: max. one hour
If you and your loved ones enjoy playing cards as much as we do, you’ll know the feeling: The cards are still in great condition, but the case is completely worn out and falling apart. It’s time for a new card case.
If you’ve sewn very little or perhaps never sewn at all, this really is a perfect starter project for getting into sewing. Even if you’re looking for a small project to sew with your child, a card case is a wonderful sewing idea with a quick sense of accomplishment.
Make it bright and colorful, playful, or neutral. Whatever suits you. With your favorite fabric, it will become your own beautiful little one-of-a-kind piece!
I’m using my own fabric designs here. I’ll link all the fabrics used below.
Ready? Let’s go …
YouTube tutorial for sewing a card case
What is a card case?
It’s not only a replacement for your broken old card box, but it also gives your card game an update: Thanks to its special shape, the cards are much easier to pack away and can even fit in a jacket or trouser pocket. How handy is that?
Why should I sew a card case?
It’s obvious: it simply looks amazing! It’s also very sturdy and will hold up even after you’ve taken the cards out and put them back in 100 times.
And let’s be honest, fumbling to get your Uno deck back into the box when it’s split into two stacks side by side is annoying too, isn’t it? So say goodbye to the old box and hello to a handmade gem for your favorite game.
Which card games is the card case suitable for?
The sewing pattern includes various sizes:
- Uno
- SKIP-BO
- Rummy
- Standard cards (32-card Skat deck)
You can also use the cases perfectly as business card cases .
Many other standard-sized games will surely find their place in them too.
What do I need to know as a beginner to sew a card case?
You can sew the card case from simple woven fabrics. For long-lasting durability, I recommend canvas or outdoor fabric for the outer fabric and a cotton fabric for the lining. You’ll also need a simple round elastic band. (approx. 1.5 – 2 mm thick) Elastic bands are also available in various colors if you want to make it colorful.
If you can sew straight with a simple straight stitch and know what a seam allowance is, you can get started right away! You’ll only need basic sewing supplies.
What does my sewing machine need to be able to do to sew a card case?
It only needs to be able to sew straight. Nothing more! Theoretically, you can even do it by hand if you’re good at staying on track, but please allow yourself a little extra time.
Back to the sewing machine: You need a standard presser foot, and an adjustable edge guide foot (blind stitch foot) is optionally helpful.
Which sewing machine needle is suitable for this sewing project?
The card cases are sewn from simple woven fabric. A size 80 universal sewing machine needle is ideal for this.
What sewing thread can I use to sew the card case?
A simple all-purpose thread like Mettler’s Seralon is perfectly suited for this purpose. If you prefer working with cotton sewing thread, you can use Silk-Finish Cotton, for example.
Where can I get the fabrics shown here?
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Conclusion
A card case like this is not only super practical but also a great starter project. At the same time, it’s a great way to use up fabric scraps. Your card games will not only be better protected, but also more compactly and conveniently packed!
So grab your favorite card games and sew a case for each one in different designs!
Happy simple sewing
Sanne & Sabine
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