Fleece Tissue Holder
This Fleece Tissue Holder is a simple sewing project that makes a thoughtful handmade gift. It is a wonderful choice for kids, teens, or groups making useful items for a nursing home, classroom project, or community service activity. The finished holder is soft, practical, and easy to tuck into a purse, backpack, or bedside table.
This easy craft for kids is also a nice way to practice basic sewing skills while creating something that can brighten someone’s day.
Supplies
- Fleece
- Scissors
- Sewing machine or needle and thread
- Packet of tissues
Instructions
- Cut the fleece into a 6-inch by 7-inch rectangle.
- Fold the bottom edge up 2 inches.
- Fold the top edge down 2 inches so the folds overlap in the center.
- Stitch about 1/4 inch from each side edge to hold the shape in place.
- Turn the holder so the finished side faces out.
- Insert the tissue packet so the tissues pop up through the center opening.
Fun Facts
The Kleenex brand of facial tissue was first introduced in 1924. It was originally marketed as a way to remove cold cream from the face before people began using it as a disposable handkerchief.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Cut one fleece rectangle measuring 6 inches by 7 inches. Follow the folding directions above to complete the project.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This sewing project is a great way to introduce beginners to simple measuring, folding, and stitching. Students can practice basic math skills by measuring fabric and discussing inches and fractions. This activity also works well as a service project for classrooms, scout groups, or homeschoolers by making several fleece tissue holders to donate to nursing homes, hospitals, or community centers.
