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Sewing a felt phone case: With pattern

09.04.2016 by Sabine Schmidt

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Sewing a felt phone pouch is a quick project that even beginners can master with ease! By the way, the smartphone case also makes a great gift that you can sew for men! ;)

The most important things at a glance

  • In this post, I will show you how to sew a felt phone pouch
  • The small pouch is a quick and straightforward sewing project
  • The small additional pocket can be attached to the front or back
  • The phone pouch fits all smartphones up to the size of the iPhone 8
  • Sewing level: Suitable for beginners

What size is the phone pouch?

Sewn from rustic grey felt, it looks cool and practical. It is feather-light, sturdy, and uncomplicated.

And in combination with cork fabric and suede, it’s a real eye-catcher. It fits all smartphones up to the size of the iPhone 8. This has dimensions of approx. 14 x 7 cm.

The small additional pocket can be attached to the front or back. It is well suited for adding, for example, a little embroidery.

These materials are what you need for the felt phone pouch

  • You can find more phone pouch patterns here: Sew phone pouch

Are you now in the mood to sew a felt phone pouch yourself?

Feel free to write me something in the comments! :)

Happy simple sewing,

your Sabine

Frequently asked questions

What are the interior dimensions of the finished felt phone pouch?

The phone pouch fits a phone up to the size of the iPhone 8, which has dimensions of approx. 14 x 7 cm.

What materials is the phone pouch sewn from?

The pouch is sewn from bag felt, cork, and leather scraps. You will also need a piece of Velcro and some ribbon.

Are there other sewing tutorials for phone pouches from SewSimple?

Yes, of course, you can find more beautiful tutorials for phone pouches on the blog. Take a look at this post: Sew Delia phone pouch.

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Step-by-step instructions

Tutorial: Sew a felt phone case

In just a few steps, you'll sew a simple smartphone case from bag felt. The small extra pocket can be placed on the front or back, as you prefer.

  1. Step

    Cut the pattern pieces and decorate if you like

    • Cut out all the pieces for the bag.
    • If you like, you can now embroider or appliqué something cute onto the pattern piece of the small bag.
    Cut the pattern pieces and decorate if you like
  2. Step

    Sew on the hook-and-loop fastener and layer the pieces

    • Sew the hook-and-loop fastener onto the flap and the front.
    • Then put all the pieces together the way the finished bag should look.
    Sew on the hook-and-loop fastener and layer the pieces
  3. Step

    Sew the bag together

    • Secure everything with fabric clips.
    • Now sew around the bag with a 3.5 mm straight stitch.
    • The top opening stays open.
    • Make sure to sew back and forth a few times at the top edge, because this area takes a lot of strain.
    Sew the bag together

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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.