A tissue holder for individual packages of tissues is a lovely accessory in your pocketbook, and the fabrics can compliment or match your wallet. It will take about 15-30 minutes to construct, from cutting the fabric to putting a package of tissues in the holder…Here we go:

1. Cut the focus fabric: 1 rectangle (back) at 5 3/4″ by 3 3/4″

2 rectangles(front panels) at 5 3/4″ by 2″

2. Cut the accent fabric: 2 rectangles at 5 3/4″ by

2 1/2″

3. With 2 focus panels and 2 accent panels right sides together, sew a 1/4 ” seam. Press, then turn accent fabric over seam and press. Embellish the accent fabric with embroidery stitches, or just stitch in the seam to secure the trim from shifting.

4. Lay panels on right side of back fabric, overlapping the accent trim so they are stacked one on top of the other. Pin all the way around and sew a 1/4″ seam, first along the long ends, then along the short ends.  Heat set the seams.

5. Trim all the edges to 1/4″ of seam, then trim the corners on the diagonal.

6. Turn right sides out, using a point turner, then press one last time.

7. Insert a tissue package. The best size is 8.6″ by 8.3″.