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5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial

5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial

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Today I’m excited to share a 5 minute cork key fob tutorial with you! Cork is a really great material and can be used for sewing bags and various other sewing projects to add some stability and durability.

cork key fob tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects

I love to teach beginners how to sew. Here are some other great beginner sewing tutorials to make with your key fob!

cork key fob tutorial

Where to Buy Cork Fabric

I bought my cork fabric at Sallie Tomato. They have the best selection I have seen in one spot! Also, etsy and local sewing or quilt shops usually have a few options as well.

Where to Buy Hardware

I find Amazon to be a great place to buy hardware for this. Here is a great one on Amazon. Sallie Tomato has hardware as well as Emmaline Bags.

5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial

Yield: 1 key fob

5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial

cork key fob tutorial

Learn how to make this cork key fob tutorial that takes only 5 minutes! Great sewing project for beginners and makes a great gift!

Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Difficulty absolute beginner
Estimated Cost 3

Materials

  • Cork piece 2.5 x 10 inches
  • Coordinating thread color
  • scrap piece of batting or fabric

Tools

  • 1 1/4 inch key fob hardware
  • needlenose pliers
  • optional keyring

Instructions

  1. Gather up supplies cork key fob tutorial
  2. Cut cork to size. My hardware was 1 1/4 inches wide. If you use a different size, no problem. Just make sure your cork measures twice the width of the hardware you pick. cork key fob tutorial
  3. Fold in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and clip into place. cork key fob tutorial
  4. Sew down each long side with an 1/8 seam allowance. Use a size 3 stitch length and coordinating thread color. Cork Key fob tutorial
  5. Trim the raw side of the key fob using a rotary or scissors to create a nice, clean edge. cork key fob tutorial
  6. Take the hardware and pinch in closed slightly. You want to be able to stick the cork inside, but it has less of a chance of shifting when you full close the hardware. Cork Key fob tutorial
  7. Insert the cork piece and make sure it is inserted all the way. cork key fob tutorial
  8. Now, use the batting and pliers to pinch the hardware closed completely. cork key fob tutorial
  9. Add the optional keyring if desired. Enjoy! cork key fob tutorial

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