Thread: 100+ tissue covers later...............

Originally Posted by eb in calif

I used the 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch and a 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 and found it to be a little too tight. I ended up using 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 and 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 and this fits fine.

since one fabric was 7 1/2 and the other 6 1/2, using a 1/4 inch seam put the fold after being sewn together very tight, making one fabric 8 x 5 1/2 and the other 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 removes the issue of pressing the sides once sewn and inverted. the critical measurement is the sum of 7 3/4 + 6 1/2 = 14 1/4 for the sum of the 2 fabrics, the longer the long fabric is the wider the band at the opening will be, so play around with various lengths of the 2 fabrics and find a set of measurement that works for you.

the 5 1/2 measurement worked good for the tissues i had. when in doubt buy your tissues, make a test using your measurements and finalize the measurements before making a bunch.

i have a 5 thread serger that does a baseline and an overlock edge all in one shot that makes finishing these really quick.

remember that the longer of the 2 fabrics will be the lining and the band at the opening. the shorter fabric will be the most visible outside fabric.

I think you misread the pictures. The liner piece is 8.5" long.

Even though I think I'm going to be sorry, I'm going to do one with a heavyweight woven velveteen liner and a silver lame outer shell. May have to put interfacing on lame first. I know it's a nightmare to sew----------but I have to try.

If my mail it forward to that loony bin, you'll know why!

Current count------------153 completed. Maybe 30 or so more pieces cut.

A friend asked me to donate to a benefit and since its before Christmas I'm going to ask her if a couple "bakers dozen" bunches of tissue holders with tissues would be suitable. I'm thinking with everyone looking for stocking stuffers or small gifts for coworkers or such, the tissue holders might be good.

Originally Posted by Maggie_Sue

Love this idea and had forgot about it, will think about this as my maiden project, since surgery 2 weeks ago. Gotta start somewhere and this just might be it. Thank you to all.

My problem now is when I look at anything in my sewing room, the first thing that comes to my mind is what a great tissue holder that would make and wonder if there's a matching scrap for the lining.

Glad someone mentioned that tissue packages are not always the same size. I hadn't thought about that.

Originally Posted by LadyElisabeth

Glad someone mentioned that tissue packages are not always the same size. I hadn't thought about that.

I'm now cutting the outer piece 6" x 7" and the lining piece 6" x 9". A plump package of tissue fits loosely, but won't cause the center slit ot gape open.

BTW, how much are you guys paying for tissue packets? I paid 2.49 for 8 at CVS and 2.43 for 8 at Wally World (Kleenex brand!) That's just a hair over 30 cents each, but adds up when you need 30 or so at one time.