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Looking for eyeglass caddy/case Instructions

17 years ago

I picked up my 3 pairs of prescription glasses yesterday - all different prescriptions!! Distance - medium /computer - reading......I haven't been able to keep track of one pair, let alone 3!!! (I tried progressive for a year & never got used to them). I am looking for a pattern/picture/ suggestions for storing them safely. Because of the costs, I eliminated the scratch resistant coatings on 2 pair - probably a big mistake, so I need to find a solution. I thought of making a few soft caddies. While I was looking online at the various blogs, etc., a nasty virus - bogus - online scan attempted to launch on my computer. Froze my computer - crashed my Firefox - and I have a Mac - so don't go there.

So, I am here asking if you talented sewers have any suggestions or instructions for multiple eyeglass cases - caddys, whatever. You all seem to make the cutest small projects and know where to find them.Thanks!

"Getting old is not for sissys!" To quote my dear Mom.

Comments (9)

  • 17 years ago

    Here's an easy pattern. I've made several of them with different fabrics.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Eyeglasses case

  • 17 years ago

    Thanks barbaratx - I actually found that site and bookmarked it - glad to know you like it. I actually was thinking of making a box bottom and interlining it with some stiffer of some sort to make it stand up and some how make a divider to hold at least 2 pair. It has to be made out a very bright color fabric, because my desk is such a mess, I'd never find it ~LOL~

  • 17 years ago

    Let me know if you can make it work for two pairs of glasses! I want to make a dual case for sunglasses and reading glasses for my purse, so I don't have two cases in there. I was thinking of using a piece of plastic from a gallon milk carton for the divider between the two.

  • 17 years ago

    I can't tell from the photo if it has a closure or not, but I learned from experience that you will be MUCH happier if it has a tab or snap or something to keep the glasses inside!

    Donna

  • 17 years ago

    bozogardener~ I did find this tutorial for 2 pair for you purse. See link below.
    I like the soft touching the lens. One one of the sites, I read to use the clear report covers (like for school) for the stiffening. Better idea to use the milk jug plastic and cover it - must be very very smooth.

    Donna - I agree it needs to close at the top if for your purse or carrying around.

    Here is a link that might be useful: 2 Pair Eyeglass case

  • 17 years ago

    Some velcro would work for the closure. Thanks for the link to the 2 pair eyeglass case pattern. That's next on my "to do" list.

  • 17 years ago

    Thanks, Mago-

    This pattern looks perfect!

    Tamie

  • 17 years ago

    If you want a quick fix, fold over a large potholder and sew across the bottom and side.

    Sharon

  • 17 years ago

    You could use that carpenters' measuring tape technique to close it. Then you could open it by giving the seamed sides a squeeze and it would snap shut to hold your glasses in and clean when it's not squeezed.

    Seems to me that one of the microfiber cloths for glass would make an excellent, protective, very low-bulk choice for the center divider. And you could put a small pocket on the outside to hold another piece of the microfiber for cleaning your glasses. You'd just have to fold a piece that's a little shorter than the length in half and sew it into the bottom and two side seams when you construct the case.

    To do the carpenters' tape thing you'd have to add about 1 1/2 the width of the metal tape to the length of your heavyweight fabrics for a casing. Fold the casings down and sew them in place. Next you cut two pieces about 3/4" narrower than the width from the metal tape with crappy scissors (or just fold and unfold it tightly and it will snap off). Trim the corners a little and encase them in some duct tape so they're not sharp -- and be careful handling it; it can give what amounts to paper cuts on steroids if you're not paying attention. Slip the tape into each casing with the curved side facing the exterior of the case. Sew down one side pushing the tape all the way to the other side of the casing. When you turn the last side, push the tape in as far as it will go and sew past it slowly. Turn when the other directions specify.