When I started planning my bridal shower, I knew that I wanted to make something to give to my guests and this DIY sunglasses case was the perfect idea! I was initially planning on making small pouches for my guests but then I saw my friend Carrie’s pattern for a sunglasses case and I knew that would be the perfect favor for a tropical bridal shower.

This is a free pattern and is super easy to use. As you can see from the print-out above, all you need is your main fabric, lining fabric, batting and some interfacing. Carrie’s directions made this pattern easy to follow. And once I had all my material cut and pressed, each sunglasses case was quick to sew up. Although I was inside sewing 20 cases on a 90 degree day, I must admit that it was great to get the creative energy flowing again.

I tried to use fabric that I had in my ever-growing stash, but I couldn’t resist buying some tropical/Hawaiian themed fabric. And I couldn’t resist a fabric with a school of fish on it! It was fun to mix different colored liners with fun prints!

I wrapped the sunglasses case with some raffia and wrote a thank you note to my guests on a green notecard and slipped it in a hot pink envelope. I even embossed the word “Aloha” onto the card (anything to use that embosser of mine).

Aside from the cost of some new fabric, this was a really easy and inexpensive bridal shower favor to give out. Plus, it’s alway great to give out something that is handmade, right? I was very happy that all my guests enjoyed their new sunglasses case! Now, go check out the tutorial and make one for yourself!