DIY Sew to Sell Machine Sewing Helping Hands Aid for Children & Arthritis Sufferers Game Card Holder

This very quick and fun little machine sewn project is so simple to do and can be made up mostly of repurposed material. Make them as gifts for your family, or gather your supplies to make loads and fill up your craft market store.
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[@sallypitresewsaxony]

Thank you for the idea!! I asked friends for the CDs, they have come through! I haven't purchased any yet!! I have made 50 so far and added them to my booth. They are selling well at $12 each. You are an inspiration!! Your videos have helped me so much!! Thank you!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's wonderful Sally. I'm so glad they're doing well for you 😃

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Wonderful. I will check with my Public Library for old DVDs and CDs that no longer play anymore (that may be up-cycled into Helping Hands). The Recycle Center may also be a good place to check. Most of the DVDs and CDs I still own are playable. I own lots of used and new buttons. Thank you for this video. Using my sewing machine will be much faster, and neater.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Arvetta. Another place you could search is thrift stores and junk stores. Even put a callout on marketplace for people wanting to dispose of any. Happy Sewing!!😀

[@IAmFrankieKnight]

what a great idea for a template!!! And each time I watch your videos I'm reminded that I always forget my labels!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, I forget mine all the time🤪

[@kippytx]

I make a pincushion using fabric covered CD’s. I have made these two ways. 1) cut large circle of fabric. Gather. Glue to CD’s. Decorate. 2). Make fabric covered CD. Take an empty, clean tuna can. Use fabric with stuffing gathered in circle. Glue inside of tuna can. Then glue to fabric covered CD. Decorate hat with ribbons, lace and buttons

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea Lucinda. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@shauntrisa]

Thanks for sharing! We actually still play card and board games with our kids (the oldest 3 are adults that still play lol) I’m going to make some of these for the younger kiddos. ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

These have been so popular in the shop. I'm just about to make another batch 😀

[@shelllynn]

These are so cool! This just might be the ticket to getting my sewjo back. Can't wait to make some. Thank you for sharing!🤗

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Shell. These are fun to make 😀

[@joycetaylor3036]

Love these! Are they pattoned or are we free to make and sell? What a gift for people that have had a stroke to help hold their cards.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joyce. All my videos are free to make and sell as many as you like😁

[@bettydarling2445]

I love these. I wanted to put in a rivet in the middle - that would be a time saver over sewing the button.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I tried that too Betty. I ended up pressing too hard and split the DVD🤣

[@sigridkutz4468]

Great idea, but won't the raw fabric edges inside the holder fray in time? I would sew a smaller fabric circle over each inside center piece to cover the raw edge. It would last a lot longer.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Good question Sigrid. If you sew a piece on the inside of each disc, you'd actually damage the cards as they'd find resistance on their way in due to the bulk of extra layer of fabric and the stitching line. By leaving as is, if there was to be any fraying, the cards would actually push the loose threads back in. The buttons are also secured well enough to prevent any loose threads or fraying from occurring 🙂

[@sigridkutz4468]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you for your responce

[@janemartin229]

We just started making these in our church sewing group. One of the ladies tried playing cards with one and the CD inside broke into pieces. Have you had any complaints of that happening? Any suggestions for reinforcing the CD?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Jane, I haven't had the problem myself, but I did have a child come in the store and pull the cds apart causing one to snap. I know of another lady where this has happened as well. I'd put two cd's together instead of one on each side. I've decided I'll do that with mine as well so that they're more difficult to break😀

[@DianneOrwig333]

You are BRILLIANT! Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Dianne😀

[@giovannacasadio9600]

Just a little tip: If you lower the upper tension of the machine,then pull the lower thread, and you will find it easier to pull the threads to gather the fabric.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Giovanna😀

[@pug7996]

Another great tutorial, thank you, I always find gifts for the men in my life hard to find, any suggestions? my grandsons are the hardest, 14 and 15 years old. stay safe.🤗😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great question PUG. Males are hard to sew for. I raised 5 boys, and mostly made them quilts, costumes and clothing. Oh wait, what about a large duffel or barrel type bag for sports gear?

[@pug7996]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs that sounds like a good idea thx

[@suzanneread8755]

Hi i should add that the twine is on the middle and zigzag over it. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm sure they'll love them Dianne😀

[@SB-km5yp]

How much do you / any one who reads this, these sell for? Just to get an idea of price? Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

SB, in Australia I sell them for $15 each😀

[@SB-km5yp]

Thank you, gives me an idea of prices

[@beccas.6983]

In the US, at least, there is never any shortage of CDs. Thrift store will have sooo many! Or asking around on Facebook will help you find a bunch, too.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

They're all over the place here too Becca. I still have 100's to use up🤣

[@SB-km5yp]

Love this idea. Great tip about the type of thread and stitch length..Thanks for sharing. What size button would you recommend?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

SB, you can use any size button. I mix and match whatever I can get my hands on. Larger ones are great as a feature, but small work as well😀

[@suzanneread8755]

Hi Christine from Canada. Just saw this one and thought to make one for my mother she is coming over tomorrow and i tried several of my tread and crochet yarn.. all broke.. so i used a twine using a zigzag stich and omg so easy to pull the gather together i could pull it from both side. Love your video. Our son lives in Australia and attract me to your channel but you made me keep watching. Thanks and have a very happy and healty 2024.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Suzanne. I tried a few threads too. A large stitch and loose tension will make it very easy😀

[@learnwithpuzzles]

Another great video, Christine! Thank you. I watched your other video about helping hands, that was entirely hand sewing. Glad to see that the process can be speed up with the sewing machine! LOL

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you. Since then I've realised that tension needs to be very loose as well as the very long stitch😁

[@kwalden801]

What would you charge for these? Love them. ❤️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Kathleen, I sell these for $15 au each😁

[@kwalden801]

@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you for the response!

[@melodie155]

So easy, I think I will make some of these for some of the assisted living homes in our community. We have five of them plus one more is just for Alzheimer residents.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

They'll just love them there Melodie😁

[@kb80550]

What a great idea! Will be making these for Christmas gifts for our card playing friends. 🤩

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That sounds like a great idea. I'm sure they;ll be a hit😁

[@kakeladee]

Can you use fat quarters?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You sure can Connie 😀

[@lindahamilton5521]

Great video. i was going to try the machine so this was great timing. i thought i cut my fabric the right size but made the mistake of cutting my fabric and batting an itsy bitsy short. 🤣 l trimmed a Tiny bit of cd and i think it will work fine...that inch makes a Big difference.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Linda. That inch makes a difference. I actually did more on a couple of discs and the fabric bunched up too much due to the circle being too small when drawn in. The extra bulk made the gap way too big🤪

[@nataliegist2014]

I love this idea.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Pamela😁

[@catmakesdo]

Did the iron on batting increase the cost ? I find my new cds at the thrift stores as very few customers buy them by the round case. Getting harder to find.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Catherine, I usually try to reuse blankets, towels, scraps etc. If using new batting it would certainly add to the cost😊

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love these card holders.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

😀 Thank you Lucille

[@lauralarsen3577]

Have you tried using dental floss when sewing by hand for sewing buttons or gather

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

No Laura. I've heard it mentioned, but never tried it. I must do a comparison one day😀

[@khristymadeit]

I made the hand sewn method after the sewing machine method and I found it faster hand sewing and it was also relaxing too! Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I have to agree with you Khristy. I found the hand technique much more relaxing 😀

[@kaythom7946]

How much do you sell these for? Great video. Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Kay. I sell them for $12 au each.😋

[@encarnacionada2]

I bought the topstitch thread, I must say it is very thick, question did you also put the thread in the bobbin or just regular thread? I made like twenty, in set of fours, I put them in zipper bags and gave them as gifts, now I am not used to the topstitch thread, but it is a working progress, made a couple of booboos but I 'll get the hang of it. Must be the batting is not as large as to the outer fabric, I cut the batting same as the cd. As they say practice makes perfect, I will try it your way, with the batting, keep you posted...🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Practice sure does make perfect Ada. I cut the fabric and batting the same size so that they both overlap the CD. If making these by machine, I use top stitch thread in bobbin as well otherwise the bobbin thread will snap. I actually prefer to do these by hand as I'm watching a move or vegging on the couch. I did another video of these by hand if you prefer that method. 😀

[@encarnacionada2]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs oh OK thank you for the tip I'm sewing by machine is way faster do you set the length to the highest setting do you also set the width to 0 ?

[@valeriehadfield7083]

This is such a clever idea. Thank you for sharing it with us. Blessings

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Valerie 😀

[@50SBarb]

Just found your site, and loving your projects

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Sheila 😊

[@janetwood7944]

Brilliant thank you 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Janet 😊

[@stineke3021]

Greatidea!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Stineke😀

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Cynthia 😊