Pot Holder, Sunglass Holder? (zazz)

It's Summer time, and that means fun in the sun. Unless you're in Colorado, where it's raining and chilly today... all the more reason to make something!

I wanted to think "sunny", so I got out the Luau shirt, the Truck Tire Flip Flops, and the Sunglasses. Realizing sitting around the house like this might raise questions, I put the shirt away. Flip Flops are comfy, so kept those out. Sunglasses are dirty and a little scratched from just getting tossed in the bag. What can I do about this?

Make a Sunglass Case! With zazz...

Thanks for the idea is extended to my Mom and her flying monkeys. (Totally not an insult before you say anything, my Mom is awesome! Her flying monkeys are of equal or lesser awesomeness!)

Step 1 Gather Materials

Now, as with most of my Instructables, the items needed can either be found easily, bought at extremely low cost, or are already in your home.

A Pot Holder

Every kitchen has them. Some kitchens don't need them as the owners never cook, but I bet they still have one. The ones we are using for this are the cheapie little cotton ones that actually provide no insulation protection whatsoever. (Why do people have these!?!) The little square ones with the loop to hang them preferably. I have a towel in my kitchen, so I bought these at the dollar store. (Got two, only needed one.)

Needle and Thread
Nothing really special here, although, if you have to buy thread, I'd suggest buying either a matching thread, or (hind sight) even zazzier, a contrasting color!

Embellishments
Gawd, I love that word... Just a little something to zazz it up. I used old shirt buttons from the button jar. If you don't have a button jar, you should look into starting one. Any clothes that are too worn to sell or give to the thrift stores, (por ejemplo: torn or stained shirts), simply cut off the buttons, and save them. Buttons are awesome and zazzy craft things to have, and some of them are really cool looking!

Comments

[LadyLelan]

Simple, useful, very easy to make when needed... an excellent instructable. :)

[sgsidekick]

Cool. This would also make a great handle cover for cast iron skillets!

[l8nite]

I wear large framed glasses and its difficult to find cases that fit unless you want to spend $$$$ so this idea really strikes home. Im thinking that for some added strenght a couple of pieces from a milk jug sewed into one side would help.. thanks for a great idea

[poi_pai]

Considering I can fit aviator glasses into one of these, I'd say it should vork just fine. The added strength idea is pretty clever too!