How to: Finish Scissor or Eyeglass Case

We love a functional needlepoint finish!

If you’re anything like me, your scissors are practically an extension of your hand, and they deserve a cozy home that’s as fabulous as your stitching (and, let’s be honest, having a scissors case is way cuter than tossing your scissors in the bottom of a project bag).

Grab your needlepoint, pour something sparkly, and let’s make some finishing magic.

Below, you’ll find the detailed process tutorial video, comprehensive list of materials and supplies, and written instructions.

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Finishing a Scissor or Eyeglass Case

Difficulty: 3/5 🪡🪡

Prerequisites

• Finishing a round ornament

• Hand or machine sewing experience

Prep Work

Before you begin the finishing steps, complete the following prep work:

1. Block your canvas so it lies flat and even. You can find my article on blocking here.

2. Gather your materials (see full list below).

Materials

• Needlepoint, finished and blocked

• Fabric for the back (I used a velveteen, view recommendations here)

• Lining fabric (for both sides)

• Interfacing (2 small pieces for the magnet pocket)

• Small flat magnet

• Chopstick or point turner

• Cording: I used 9 strands of DMC floss, 3 of each color, created with the Lacis cording maker

• Wonderclips

• Pins

• Scissors

• Blocking board

• Blocking combs

• Iron

• For attaching the cording: Invisible Thread or Fishing Line

• A sharp, thin needle for attaching your cording

• Sewing clips aka Wonderclips

You can find a full list of recommended finishing materials here.

Note: This detailed video covers a scissor case tutorial, but you could follow the same process for an eyeglasses case, including the addition of magnetic closure.