School closed for winter break – kids around the house? Do you need a project to do with your children or grandchildren? This is a perfect first sewing project.Facial tissue (generic for you-know-what) holders are a great way to use fabric scraps.

The measurements used for this tissue holder will fit most brands.

Fabric:
2 pieces  – 7” x 5 1/2”

Directions:
If the front fabric is thin, you can give it more body by ironing a piece of lightweight fusible interfacing to the backside.

Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew or serge the short edges using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Turn right side out and press.

With the front fabric up, fold and align the short edges, then finger press to create a crease.

Unfold, and then fold each short edge to the crease. Pin.

Sew or serge across the two open ends using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Turn right side out and the holder is ready for a package of tissue to be inserted.