DIY: How To Make A Glitter Fabric Pocket Mirror Cover

I've been pretty obsessed with this glitter fabric for a while - my bling DIY pencil case get's a lot of lovely compliments! So I decided to branch out and make a little cover for my pocket mirror too. Not only does it look super trendy, but it's pretty practical and a snitch to make too! I've had a couple of requests for these as Christmas gifts already, so I thought I would share the magic with you too.
Ready to get your stitch on? You won't believe how easy this tutorial is...

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All you need is some glitter fabric, embroidery thread and scissors. You can alternatively use oil cloth material or felt for this project - these materials are all great as they are fairly stiff so they keep good shape and don't fray easily so you don't need to hem them. They all also have a soft 'inside' or reverse, meaning you don't need to line anything. Brilliant!!

Start by cutting out two circles that your pocket mirror will fit in, leaving a 0.5cm edge all around. As a guide,  I've cut out two circles at 7cm in diameter to fit our mirrors. 

Tie a knot in one end of your thread and thread it through on the inside of the material. Sandwich the two circles together and start stitching (all the way through both pieces.) Your little knot will be hidden inside :)

Keep a steady straight stitch going 3/4s of the way around your circles. You need to leave a gap that's large enough to fit your mirror in, but closed off enough to hold it in so it doesn't slip out. This will need to be around 5cm wide from edge to edge.

*Ta*Da* 

Looking great, huh! Mirror fits in like a glove :D I've decided to finish the stitching all the way round to make it a little more neat. If you're doing the same, remember you're not stitching the fabric together so you'll need to do one rim and then the other. To keep it tidy, keep your knots tied on the inside like how we started...

ooOOooh!

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What I particularly like about this tutorial is that you can change the colour of thread to match or totally contrast. Super cute and super stylish :D These are going to make amazing stocking stuffers for Christmas - and they'll cost less than £5 for the mirror and material to make them! Fabulous darling!

Happy Making...

xox