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How to Sew: Keychain Lip Balm or Chapstick Case | Beginner Sewing Tutorial

By a Bug & a Bean | Posted on 2025-01-29

Learn how to sew a keychain lip balm or Chapstick carrying case. This beginner sewing tutorial includes step by step instructions, a video walkthrough, and a free PDF sewing pattern.

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Say goodbye to lost lip balm and hello to a cute and practical accessory! This beginner-friendly sewing tutorial will guide you through creating your very own lip balm keychain holder. It's a quick and easy project that's perfect for using up fabric scraps and learning basic sewing skills. Plus, you'll end up with a handy little case to keep your lip balm within reach at all times. So grab your sewing machine, gather your materials, and let's get stitching! New to sewing? Check out our essential sewing supplies guide to help you get started with the right supplies.

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Image of two cartoon blue plaid fabric rectangles.

For this project, you will need:

Two fabric rectangles sized (2.5 x 6 inches), Fusible Interfacing, A Fabric Keychain Loop, A Keychain Ring or Carbiner Hook, Handmade Tags (Optional), Lip Balm/Chapstick

Image of two cartoon blue plaid fabric rectangles with fusible interfacing and an iron on top.

Apply fusible interfacing to the wrong side of both rectangles.

Image of cartoon blue plaid fabric with fabric keychain loop and handmade tag.

Optionally sew a handmade tag to the top, right-side of one of the rectangles. On the same rectangle, sew a keychain loop in place on the right side of the fabric. Match keychain loop raw edges to the top center of the rectangle.

Image of blue plaid fabric with dashed line around the fabric to indicate where to sew.

With right sides together, sew around the fabric, leaving an opening for turning.

Image of blue plaid fabric with keychain loop and handmade tag.

Trim corners, Flip fabric to right side, and iron flat.

Image of a blue plaid fabric indicating dashed lines for top stitching around the fabric.

Fold the bottom of the fabric up to make a pouch for the lip balm. Top stitch around the lip balm case as indicated by the dashed lines.

Image of a a cartoon lip balm sticking out of the top of a plaid, cartoon lip balm case.

Attach the keychain ring to the keychain loop, insert a lip balm and enjoy! Not only are these keychains adorable and fun for your purse, but they make great gifts and are always a hit at craft fairs.