Because I've been missing my Singer sewing machine so much (I couldn't bring it with me when we moved to the UK) and because it's my birthday next week, my husband decided to give me an early birthday gift...
So to try it out I made these covers for our passports.
If you'd like to give this a go just follow the instructions below.
1 - Make a template
Measure the width and length of your passport and add a seam allowance to that or use the template below I made for mine (don't forget to check if the size is correct for your passport).
2 - Cut your pieces of fabric
Using the template as reference cut 1 piece for the inside, 1 for the outside and 1 as interlining (I used something called volume fleece), leave a margin all around the template. Cut also 4 fabric squares big enough to fold diagonally to form the triangles you'll use for the corners of your passport cover.
3 - Put the pieces together
Lay your interlining on your work table and on top place the outside fabric (right side up as shown in the picture below) and then the piece of fabric you'll be using for the inside of the cover (right sides together).
After putting these 3 pieces together flip them so the interlining is on top and trace the template using chalk or a pencil.
Lift the 2 first layers of material and place 1 triangle in each corner as shown below.
4 - Sew
Sew all the way around but make sure you leaving an opening to turn the cover inside out. Trim to avoid bulky seams.
Turn your cover inside out, press and sew all the way around again as close to the edge as possible and your passport cover is done and ready to be used.
Note: I also decided to sew along the centre fold so the cover would fit snuggly.
