DIY Simple Chapstick Holder Tutorial

DIY Keychain Lip Balm Holder

Do you have clapped lips?  I do.  Multiple times a day I use lip balm.  And keeping it handy while on the go was a problem.  The solution was to make some sort of lip balm holder.

So today, I would like to share with you a free DIY chapstick holder keychain pattern.  This lip balm holder pattern is super cute, super easy, and super quick to make.

My lip balm cozies pattern fits standard size lip balms, chapsticks, and some lipsticks.  It is ideal to attach to your purse, tote bag, backpack, belt loop, diaper bag,  gym bag, or wherever you need it most. So make more than one.  Attach them everywhere.

 Anyone with beginner or basic sewing skills will have no trouble making this chapstick holder.  Need a practical sewing project for someone learning to sew?  This is a fun beginner sewing pattern.  Or check out our list of 30+ free easy beginner sewing projects and patterns.

Keep reading this post for a photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions or watch the YouTube video to learn how to make a lip balm holder.

How to sew a chapstick holder 

Skill Level: Beginners
Time: Less than a half-hour

STEP 2: INTERFACE FUSING

Following the manufacturer’s instruction, iron the interfacing to the wrong side of one of the fabric strips.

STEP 3: RIBBON PLACEMENT

Fold the ribbon in half and center it on the short side of the fused fabric piece.  Pin.

STEP 4: SEWING MAIN PIECE

Turn under 1/4 inch and iron the bottom edge of the two fabric pieces.

Place the two pieces of fabric with right sides together and pin around the whole thing.

Stitch along three sides of the chapstick holder using a ¼” seam allowance, leaving the bottom end unsewn. Sew up one long side, across the short side containing the ribbon and down the other long side.

Clip the corners and turn right side out.  Push out corners and press flat.

Stitch bottom closed using a 1/8” seam.

STEP 5: CREATING POCKET

Next, fold the bottom up 2 ½ inches toward the top and pin.

Edgestitch 1/8” from the edge around the perimeter of the entire lip balm holder. Check out our edgestitch tutorial if you're not sure how to edgestitch.

STEP 6: FINISHING

Now it is time to attach the keyring.   Slip the keyring into the ribbon loop. All done!  Super Easy! It's so easy that you should probably make multiples!!!

This lip balm cozy is the perfect gift to sew for neighbors, teachers, and friends or an accessory for yourself. Whip up as a quick stocking stuffer, have on hand for an instant gift, or create for a bazaar or craft show.

A look at the back of chapstick holder

I hope you love sewing this lip balm holder keychain.

Enjoy!

Annette

Some Other Easy Sewing Projects

Fabric Cord Wrap - keep electric cords and charger cords organized and tidy by making an easy cord wrap from scrap fabric.

Simple tote bag - is another easy beginner sewing project.