Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lanyard Tutorial

 Over Memorial Day we went backpacking in the Sierras.  This was my first real backpacking trip on over 20 years!  We had a BLAST!!!    I thought it would be fun to make the children lanyards for the trip.  I bought felt stickers at Joann Fabrics and glued pins to them.  Throughout the trip the children earned pins to put on their lanyard.  I also attached a whistle to the end - just in case they got lost or saw a bear :)
 



Here is how you can make one - they are super easy!!  (excuse my ironing board cover - I need to get a new one!)
 
 

BEFORE YOU SEW THE ENDS TOGETHER.....slide a keychain ring or D-ring onto your lanyard.

Now, unfold the ends and pin them right sides together.  Sew a 1/4" seam and press the seam.  Then refold the lanyard and give it a final press.

Top stitch all the way around the lanyard on both sides close to the edge.  Making sure the seam is at the back of the neck, s

lide your D-ring or keychain to the opposite end and sew a little square with an "X" to secure.  (See photo below for placement)
 
 Last year, I sewed all these lanyards for Girl's Camp.  They are lots of fun to make - you can choose any fabric - you can even piece the fabric if you have time!
Amanda

1 comment:

  1. Hey what an effective idea. I need a lanyard for my quilt committee namebadge and I'm gonna challenge the rest of the committee to make thier own. Thanks so much for a great idea. I also love the idea of the kids earning the badges!
    Again thanks so much!

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