How to make a tissue case

1. Materials & tools

Materials (one case)

• Fabric — about 15 × 25 cm (6 × 10 in)
• A pack of pocket tissues

Tools

• Sewing machine (or needle and thread)
• Fabric marker or pencil
• Ruler and scissors
• Iron
• Pins or clips

2. Make the pattern (auto-generated in Katagami)

With the Katagami pattern tool, you just enter the finished size and it drafts a seam-allowance-included pattern, tiled to print at actual size on Letter or A4.

1. Open the tool
   Open the pattern tool and choose “Accessories” → “Tissue case” from the tabs at the top.
2. Enter the size
   Enter the tissue width, tissue height and the insertion (overlap) allowance.
3. Set the seam allowance
   Use the slider at the bottom (beginners: 1.0–1.5 cm / about 3/8–5/8 in).
4. Print
   Press “Print (actual size)”, then in the print dialog set Scale = 100% and turn “Fit to page” OFF. Check the 50 mm calibration box on the first guide sheet with a ruler.

3. Cutting the fabric

1. Trace the pattern
   Trace the cut line and seam line onto the wrong side of the fabric.
2. Cut
   Cut one tall rectangle. The pattern shows the top/bottom hem folds and the center assembly fold as dashed lines.
3. Finish the edges
   Zigzag the side edges if the fabric frays.

4. Sewing

4-1. Hem the openings

1. Fold the top and bottom edges under (double-fold) and topstitch — these become the opening edges.

4-2. Fold and sew the sides

1. With the right side up, fold the top and bottom toward the center so the hemmed edges overlap (right sides together).
2. Pin, then sew the two side seams.
3. Turn right side out through the center opening and press. Pop in a pack of tissues.

5. Tips & variations

• Lined / reversible: use a second fabric so the inside shows a contrast.
• Add a loop: catch a ribbon loop in a side seam to clip it to a bag.
• Make a batch: they sew up fast and make nice little gifts.