Free Pattern: On-the-Go Case

The latest free sewing pattern is the On-the-Go Case! A couple of years ago, my husband surprised me with a new pair of headphones. I was thrilled - but immediately realized I’d need a way to keep them safe (and not lost in the bottom of a bag). So, the On-the-Go Case was born!

What I didn’t expect was just how useful this little case would become for my whole family. It’s incredibly versatile and can be made in virtually any fabric to suit your style. While I originally designed it to hold my Beats headphones, its uses have multiplied over time. Dave uses his for his own headphones when he travels, and the munchkin? She loves hers for storing chapstick, hair ties, and all the random trinkets that pre-teens seem to carry around like treasures.

Supplies:

• Snap or magnet

• 1” Swivel Hook

• Exterior Fabric: 10” x 15”

• Lining Fabric: 10” x 13”

• Interfacing (if using wovens): 10” x 15”

• Scissors

• Marking Tool

• Clips

• Rotary Punch (optional but helpful)

Template Development

• Draw a 5” square and mark the center

• Draw a line 3” vertically from the center

• Connect the vertical center line and the box corners

Step 1: CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Exterior Pieces

  • Cut 1 Front (5” x 5”)

  • Cut 1 Back (use template, 5” x 8”)

  • Cut 1 Tab (2 ½” x 2”)

• Lining Pieces

  • Cut 1 Front (5” x 5”)

  • Cut 1 Back (use template, 5” x 8”)

• Interfacing

  • Cut 1 Front (5” x 5”)

  • Cut 1 Back (use template, 5” x 8”)

  • Cut 1 Tab (2 ½” x 2”)

    **Suitable for wovens or non-wovens. If using non-wovens, no need to interface the exterior fabric.

Step 3: Create Tab

• Fold long sides in ½” and top stitch

• Slide swivel hook onto tab and fold tab in half, baste together

• Baste in place 1 1/4” down on the preferred side of the back exterior piece RSU

Step 4: Assemble Exterior

• Sew Exterior pieces together, RST. ¼” SA

• Clip corners, Turn RSO

Step 5: Assemble Lining

• Sew sides together, including corners, leave opening for turning

• Clip corners

*Note: If using magnets, install at this point.

• Back Lining: 1 ¼” down from center point of top flap

• Front Exterior: 1 ½” down from center

**Tip: I secure my magnets with E6000 and a bit of scrap fabric to protect the fabrics rubbing against one another.

Step 6: Final Assembly

• Slide lining over exterior, Lining wrong side out

• Sew around the top, ¼” SA

• Clip corner of top triangle

• Turn RSO and press seam with roller or iron (depending on exterior fabric used)

• Topstitch around top

• Sew lining opening closed by hand or ⅛” seam allowance.

**Note: If using snaps, install at this point.

• Top flap: Snap located 1” in from center point

• Bottom: Snap located in the center and 1 ¼” down from edge

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift idea or just something practical for yourself, this case is quick to sew and endlessly customizable. I hope you enjoy making it as much as we’ve enjoyed using it!

This project is great for your final holiday gift preparations! You can batch sew a handful of these and fill them with goodies for teachers, kids, friends - you name it!

Send me pics of your finished projects and share on social media! #sewdreamyonthegocase

Ciao!

All hardware shown is from Sallie Tomato. :-)