Earbud Pouch Keychain

The following are step by step instructions on how to make a keychain earbud pouch. I have used a Cricut Maker for this project but have also provided instructions on how to complete this project without one. Option A steps us the Cricut Maker while Option B sets do not. This is a great project to make with extra scraps of fabric from other sewing projects.

• Fabric of your choice, minimum dimensions 4” by 12”
• Matching thread
• Coordinating fabric for key ring tag (can be the same fabric as the pouch)
• Keyring
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Sewing air erase marker (optional)
• Hemming sewing foot(optional)
• Cricut Maker with rotary blade and fabric mat (optional)

Upload the attached file to design space. The headphone case is composed of 3 pieces of fabric, one full circle (front) and 2 partial circles (back). Ensure that the full circle is 4” by 4” in the software before proceeding. The partial circles should be 2.66” by 4”.

Skip to Step 3 to continue with the Cricut Maker

If not using a Cricut Maker, print and cut out the pattern attached. Note the full circle (front) piece has a 4” diameter to take into account a ¾” seam allowance. Check the pattern dimensions following printing to ensure no changes to scale have occurred

Skip to Step 7 to continue without the Cricut Maker

Ensure the rotary blade is installed

Apply the fabric to the pink fabric cutting mat. Be sure to remove any wrinkles in the fabric while sticking to the mat as these can affect the cut. For my project I am using scrap material from a previous project. When doing this I find it beneficial to cut the top of the fabric in a straight line to help align it on the mat. I have also removed the salvage edge (edge of the fabric where the pattern ends) so as to avoid including this is my cut sections.

Click “Make it” in Cricut design space. In the “Prepare Mats” step click and drag the pieces to the appropriate area on the mat covered by your fabric. For my fabric there is a pattern with a top and bottom. I have used this orientation of the back pieces to ensure the final product has the pattern going to same way on all pieces. If you are working with a solid fabric you may choose to flip the pattern as needed to minimize any waste fabric.

Click continue
and select the appropriate fabric type to cut by clicking “Browse Materials”. You can then select the Category “Fabric” and pick the fabric that matches closest with the material you selected for the project.

When ready load your mat into the machine and click the flashing arrow button on the machine.

Press the flashing cricut button on the machine to cut.

Once the cut is complete remove the mat from the machine by clicking the flashing arrow button on the machine again.

Remove the fabric from the mat. Tweezers can help when lifting the fabric.

Skip to Step 8 to Assemble

Layout the pattern on the fabric. Ensure the pattern does not overlap the salvage edge (edge of the fabric where the pattern ends). For my fabric there is a pattern with a top and bottom. I have used the orientation pictured to ensure the final product has the pattern going to same way on all pieces. If you are working with a solid fabric you may choose to flip the pattern as needed to minimize any waste fabric.

Pin the pattern in place. You may also choose to mark the outline of the pattern with a sewing pencil, washable marker or air erasable/evaporable sewing marker. If using the marker it is recommended to test it on a scrap piece of fabric to ensure it will wash out/disappear. I also recommend doing it on the back/wrong side of your fabric. This way the marks will not be visible on the final product.

Cut out around the paper pattern or marked lines.

Continue to Step 8 to Assemble

For the back sections we will hem the straight edge. With the right side of the fabric face down fold the straight edge over, approximately ¼” to 3/8” and pin in place as shown in the first photo.

You can also fold it over twice so that the cut edge is inside the hem, as shown in the second photo. This is helpful if your material is prone to fraying. This double fold can also be achieved using a hemming foot on your sewing machine.

Sew along the hem using your sewing machine and a coordinating color of thread as this stitch will be visible in the final product. I’ve used bright pink thread to demonstrate. I have done the hem with both a single fold and double fold (using a hemming foot) to demonstrate the final result. The piece on the left has a single fold while the piece on the right has a double fold.

Trim the excess threads from your hems.

Once the hems are complete, place the front face up on your work surface. Lay one backpiece on top front face down and pin in place. If your fabric has a pattern be sure to match the pattern direction.

Lay the second back piece on top matching patterns and pin just at the top and bottom.

Fold back the second back piece.

Fold your tab fabric in half and lay it on the right side of the front piece. You may want to pin this to hold it secure. I am using a piece of scrap vinyl fabric but you can use the same fabric as the pouch.

Fold the back piece over and finish pinning the edges

Sew the perimeter of the pouch 1/4" from the edge of the fabric. I prefer to start and finish at the tab to ensure it is secure.

Trim the seams and excess threads.

Turn the pouch inside out.

Add the keyring to the tab