Travel Tissue Pouch Tutorial, AND more small & fast gift ideas!

[@PinCutSew]

Did I forget to say the size of the rectangle?? LOL my bad, it's 6" x 7.5" 😅

[@fredawade9115]

This is my go-to gift. I box the four corners which makes the tissue stack fit better. They make a cute gift for the mother of the bride and the ladies in a wedding party. Make them in the wedding theme colors and attach a poem: Tears of Joy, Tears of laughter, Tear's of happily ever after.

[@jbloveday9538]

Do you keep the same dimensions?

[@fredawade9115]

@@jbloveday9538 yes

[@fredawade9115]

@@jbloveday9538 yes

[@Betsyboo1883]

Love this idea thank you xx

[@CarolynnScoffield]

YES! I came here to comment that I box the corners! Good to see that others do this as well!

[@madmecyr]

When I made these years ago, I cut the lining fabric slightly larger than the outer fabric so when you flipped it out, it had 'built in' trim :)

[@bettycesky4947]

Good idea!

[@amyr4777]

Apparently pressing is when you put it down and pick it up without much movement to prevent distorting the fabric and ironing is when you slide the iron around. Who knew! At my house the words are interchangeable. 😂

[@Imjetta7]

This!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Imm a southern girl, and hadn’t ever really heard “pressing” until I was about 35-40ish. The first time it took a while to process that she meant ironing.

[@pamstrong8709]

It was an absolute revelation to me too!! 😁

[@susanlee1827]

I was just coming here to say this! Press is to put your iron down without sliding it around (mostly done in crafting and quilting). Ironing is done to clothing and such, when “ironing” wrinkles out.

[@debbiebuttars5598]

I was raised by my grandparents and my Grandma always stressed the difference. Pressing is used during construction so you can get crisp folds. But always when you are ironing things like shirt plackets, pleats and hems.

[@angelabartlett5805]

You are so much fun and have such great tips, tricks, and ideas!! Your sewing channel is definitely my new favorite, hands down! I only wish I had found it sooner. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of sewing with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@PinCutSew]

Awww thank you! 🤗

[@bergenchen8462]

Another quick hostess gift: double sided dinner napkins. “Iron” & sew 2 x 18” squares (right sides together), leaving a 3” turn through gap. Snip corners, turn through and top stitch 1/8” around. Done!

[@conniemurdoch8528]

Years ago when my kids were small the kindergarten teacher asked me if I could come up with an idea for the children to make for Mother’s Day gifts. So I came up with the tissue pouch using crayon batik. I gave them a piece of white cotton and told them to draw all over it things they thought their mother would like. We supervised so we could encourage them to colour a lot. I took them home and ironed them, folded them similarly to the way you did, and sewed the same as you did. I never thought about a swivel hook, besides the teachers budget for craft supplies is so depleted by that time of the school year that she couldn’t afford it. Many many years later at one of my daughters friends wedding we were chatting about those kindergarten years and several of the moms still had that gift and still used it. We did that craft more than 40 years ago. Back then there were no home computers, no internet, and no Pinterest for ideas for crafts. I like to give my hairdresser a little gift every year at Christmas so this twigged my memory. And I thought what if I make a double sided on with tissues on one side and a pocket on the back side to slip a couple of disposable COVID masks because you never know when you might need one. I have a big box of masks that I bought a few months ago so it will be a no cost gift.

[@PinCutSew]

That is soooo sweet!!

[@conniemurdoch8528]

@@PinCutSew it turned out better than my previous one the year before. Back then in the dark ages we used to have local TV in the afternoons (we had 2 channels back then) I saw this fun idea on TV. It was the part time weather girl that did “women’s stuff” on the show. When the teacher asked if I had something for Mother’s Day using baby food jars. And this craft sounded lovely. It was a home made milk bath recipe that you could put in jars and put a fabric circle on the lid with a rubber band and a ribbon over that and it was really cute. I think there was even a cute label for the jars that the kids signed and attached them to the lid. A couple of years later I was at school again (stay at home mom, 4 kids in elementary school, what can I say, I lived there) The teacher called out to me and said “I have a funny story for you. I had forgotten my fancy milk bath and saw it on the shelf and decided to try it. I opened the jar and all I could smell was sour milk! It just reeked!” The mixture was powdered milk, epsom salts, something to make it smell nice I can’t recall what we used but something clearly reacted to the milk powder. I hope the moms all used theirs up immediately and no one got a yogurt bath!

[@vickiwest9791]

I have just begun sewing because of your videos and i made these for my family. Love your videos. So easy to follow xxxx

[@deek6115]

Educational and entertaining. What more could you offer 😂. Thanks for the tutorials. You've become my FAVE sewing instructor! Thanks ❤

[@karenpowers2225]

I looked it up and ironing is also a verb! 🎉😊 Loved this clever idea for the cute tissue holder! ❤❤❤

[@lesa6399]

Could you show us how to box the teeny corners or perhaps add measurement to pattern? Please & thank you! Love your idea!

[@charlaobrien8503]

Love your videos! Please please please include a Wonky Christmas Village Tree Skirt in your Christmas in July video!

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Oh Nikki! Your projects are the best. And you teach them so well. And you’re just perky and fun. ❤❤❤

[@julestopper7553]

This is a great stocking stuffer idea! I made a mini version of this a while back for dog poop bags :)

[@Walgrenk22]

I just found you and I love your tutorial! You have such a wonderful and fun personality and easy to understand directions.. I can't wait to see what you come up with for Christmas in July! Thank you for sharing.

[@melissawilliams9]

I loved the highland cow!!!!!

[@PinCutSew]

😁

[@bettycesky4947]

Just happened to see your video today for the first time, and I’ll be back❣️ Love watching sewing tutorials and loved this.

[@nancybasten7740]

OMG snot rockets 🤣. My boys did that in cross country. If I was by them this mama had tissues and made them use them. I am making these for sure ❤

[@Dianah1952]

Hi Nikki! I want to comment on the ironing issue. People have been saying ironing as a verb for a very long time. Many years. It's OK and proper to use that word as a verb. Some people make a big issue out of nothing. I say ignore them. Whether you say ironing or pressing its ok. ❤ Also thank you for all your videos. You are amazing!

[@margaretkellymurphy5537]

Great idea, I can’t wait for Xmas in July.

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

Ironing is a verb too! If you are moving the iron over the fabric you are indeed ironing. If you are just setting the iron over the fabric and pressing down, with or without steam...you're pressing. I have a sewing book that explains the difference, lol!

[@TriciaLBarber]

To help gets seams nice and crisp while ironing/pressing use a clapper. It is such a game changer!

[@sherrymccurley173]

What’s a “clapper”?

[@VickiKolman]

I think sometimes quilters get hung up on ironing vs pressing because they see them as different things with different motions. I know I've seen videos where they say that ironing uses a lot more "swishing" movements, whereas pressing is literally, press and lift... which is better for not stretching your piecing fabrics out of shape. But on its own, ironing is definitely a verb! Not related to this video, but your trick on making a little "pocket" for the binding has really improved my stress levels for making a quilt! Thank you for that!

[@BeMyBubba]

These would be cute to give to the moms/grandmas of a couple getting married

[@Carol-dz4sz]

Thank you! Yes to Christmas in July, or June or...great ideas you have.

[@melissa-p2k4v]

I've made a lot of these for gifts over the years...and for my purse and car. So useful and pretty! I don't like to have to buy the travel tissues so I fold tissues in thirds and stack them. If it's for a gift, I add a cardstock rectangle at the bottom with instructions to refill. I just made a lip balm holder/keychain from a free pattern from Apple Green Cottage. Super cute, easy to make and I like that there's a top with a snap to secure it. Also, my favorite fabric bookmarks are the corner ones. They just stay so nice in books.

[@daniellebryant3749]

You've become my favorite channel... thanks so much keep 'em coming! 🙏🙏

[@PinCutSew]

Wow, thanks!

[@lisasobel7364]

Such a cute idea for an item you didn't know you need! :) I am all in for Christmas in July since I want to start sewing projects in the Summer but always end up starting in November and then have to rush to get everything done on time! The ornaments are adorable, would be interested in patterns and tutorials! Have a very Merry Christmas!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Yes!!!! Christmas in July would give us a great head start and motivation ❤

[@rhondagiesler5291]

Thanks for the tissue pouch video! I made one and will be making many more. You are my favorite and I look forward to more videos!

[@thefarmista]

Yes Christmas in July is a great idea!

[@enjoytheridelovely]

I just made one tonight and it turned out so cute!! Everyone I showed a picture loved it!! Thank you so much for a wonderful and easy tutorial 💜💜💜💜

[@cindyferree9872]

I would like to know how to make the nesting doll ornaments next July:) I enjoy your videos and enthusiasm, thanks!

[@bbymks5]

Kind of a nit picky thing...ironing as a verb. But there is a difference in ironing vs pressing, and if someone has an actual issue with the words being used interchangeably, all I can say is, I wish that was my biggest worry. Whistle fabric is so cute!

[@destalou332]

Exactly what I came here to say… The person who originally complained about the word usage needs to get a life!

[@patriciaweekes2291]

I am in the uk and I say I’ve got a pile of ironing to do - or do you want your shirt ironed ? I iron whilst watching a film - many variations and I’ve never been questioned ! Why did someone question you ? X Thankyou for all your time you give to us it’s much appreciated. X

[@RaeAnnePond]

I think I'd add a small amount of Velcro to keep the pouch shut.

[@sherrelstroot3034]

I vote for the Highland Cow & Christmas in July! Thank you for your gift ideas. I would love to make those Christmas ornaments.

[@melindadoran9620]

This is the best tutorial for a tissue pouch I've seen! I'm glad I found you! ❤

[@limegreendog7]

Your videos is what got me into seeing!

[@tammywoyak5477]

Such a cute and quick gift. If I have time I am gonna try this. Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@silviamcfarlin1742]

Love this idea! ❤ I made some for friends and I am planning on making more for my family for Christmas I don’t know how to put a picture here of the one I already made 😅

[@conniekline9881]

I love this project/gift. Maybe some of my family will get some late presents…or whatever.

[@suzannejambon4736]

I laughed as you said you are a mom of teenagers and you still have to provide tissues to your kids. My child is 25 and without fail will look at me in church or out wherever and ask me for a tissue. So thank you for this quick pattern, one will be in her stocking Christmas morning. I have also made your bookmarks, what a great lil project that all of my recipients have loved. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@PinCutSew]

😂 Parenting is a lifelong endeavor. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too 🤗

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

I've always used ironing as a verb. But I did learn recently that there's a difference between that and pressing. Apparently with pressing you don't move the iron, you pick it up and put it down. I always thought the two were interchangeable. Also - I've made some coffee sleeves for gifts! I increased the seam allowance though because ¼" is hard. I'm putting them with a Starbucks card (regular gift for my kids). Also doing bowl cozies, car coasters, and some other stuff I can't remember right now. My mom and I always say that our legacy will be unfinished grocery lists and used tissues in our pockets. So this is a perfect gift for her. And me too!

[@karenrose8865]

I think you're just so cute! Thank you for your videos and tutorials. Your family is blessed to have you. Merry Christmas to you and yours too!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sheilapaschal93]

Love this project! Can’t wait to try making some of these for my craft shows

[@jerryandruth]

I have made these but used a zipper. I like this idea better!😊

[@stacypoole7707]

I made about 40 of these this year as my gift for church friends and co-workers. I also added the clasp on twill tape so you can clip them in your bag and they don't wind up burred in the bottom.

[@EnclaveGold]

Love this!!! I have to try now! Been really enjoying your patterns. Beginner friendly and easy to follow!

[@karenraabis5296]

Love this!

[@BeMyBubba]

How about how to sew a cover for tissue boxes

[@pamstrong8709]

Thank you so much for this Nikki! It is adorable. Have a wonderfully blessed and happy Christmas!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nicky, I really really enjoyed watching you create this travel tissue holder. It’s a great idea too. Happy Christmas 🎄 to you too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@Loridye3605]

That is so cute. What great ideas! Thanks for sharing!♥️😊😍⛄️🎅🎄😁

[@dianeperry2729]

Love all your gift ideas.. 😊

[@ceegee1070]

I just made myself a purse...which is too small : ( I'm a tissue addict so this was perfect and SO FUN!! I boxed the corners but there's no need to if you're a beginner or in a hurry.

[@s.smalley8272]

I made about 15 now! Thanks.

[@MommaBird52]

The main difference between pressing and ironing is the motion used: ironing involves a back-and-forth sliding motion, while pressing involves lifting and placing the iron down on a specific area.

[@helenwood6166]

Thank you and have a lovely Christmas with your family x

[@aktarango]

Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎁

[@cynthiajones1461]

That's a super useful project! And we hope to see another video before Christmas!

[@joyinglis9804]

In Oz 'ironing' and 'iron' are the used as verbs. We know what 'pressing' or 'press' means but I've rarely heard it used here.

[@djv9232]

I'll be looking for that Christmas in July!

[@charlenegeorge2536]

you are great!! thanks for all the great ideas!

[@lesa6399]

❤ it!! Thank you!!!

[@donigoodwin3580]

Thanks!

[@patriciabennett961]

What a great gift idea! Thank you for this!❤

[@karenclark7648]

Merry Christmas to you also! I so enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@bethclarke2027]

Ironing is definitely a verb in uk! We dont really say pressing at all for this?

[@lindajackson8936]

"Ironing" is interchangeable as a verb and a noun (at least in my experience! ;-D )

[@cynthiamoon4315]

IMO "iron" might not have always been a verb but it certainly is now. English is a living language changing all the time. What I saw you do was iron. Pressing is down then up, down then up, moving the iron when it's not on the fabric, pressing is not moving side to side. Super cute idea. Gonn a make pillowcases this week.

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Great idea!

[@sueburton6920]

Some great ideas

[@anngriffith7932]

Those little nutcracker guys are great! ❤ Are they in one of your videos?

[@PinCutSew]

No, I got the idea from a retail brand, so I didn’t feel right making a pattern 😬.

[@laurakammarmeyer1871]

Just discovered your channel...love your style! Reading through pattern description for tissue covers and it says sonething about book covers....

[@PinCutSew]

Ha, whoops! I copy/paste listings and then edit, so I must have missed something, I’ll fix it!

[@judypalecek619]

Do you have a pattern for the nutcracker ornaments or a link to it? My granddaughters are performing in the nutcracker next week and would love to make them an ornament. I love your channel and patterns. Thank you!

[@PinCutSew]

I’m so sorry, I don’t because I copied the idea from a retail brand, so I didn’t feel right about making a pattern 😬. My oldest daughter is a ballet dancer and has lived for Nutcracker season each year! She’s 18 now and dancing with the Louisville Ballet, so we get to see her in Nutcracker many more times! Merde to your granddaughters 🤗

[@Carla-ns8rx]

According to Google translate : to iron is to smooth with or as if with a heated iron. iron a shirt. b. : to remove (something, such as wrinkles) by ironing. So it´s a valid verb

[@lindamcneely]

ooohhhhhhhhhhhh have you made the folded star ornament it is soooooooooo adorable. ericka can't think of her name but she is on utube with lots of quilting vidios. it is soooooooooooooo cute!

[@Catherine-mk5qr]

Sorry did I miss what size the rectangle is supposed to be? Thank you I made your book sleeves and gave them to my book club. Great pattern!

[@PinCutSew]

It’s 6” x 7.5” 👍🏻

[@coloursinnature5484]

❤🎉❤

[@drimoleaguens]

What are the rectangle dimensions please?

[@krisztinafeller-pelle9084]

I like your channel very much. Where can I order a small carabiner/D-ring (what you’ve used)?

[@PinCutSew]

I got mine at hobby lobby, but Amazon will have them too

[@krisztinafeller-pelle9084]

@@PinCutSew I've found on Amazon just 1 inch...

[@sylviapellicore8228]

Very cute! What size is that rectangle?

[@PinCutSew]

It’s 6” x 7.5” 👍🏻

[@susanfain4973]

I have ALWAYS used the word "ironing." Never pressing.

[@susancook1448]

I would love to know the source of your pins, iron and ironing board. I usually have to go into another room for my ironing board and this is so much easier?

[@PinCutSew]

The pins are Magic Pins, the mini iron is Sharper Image. The wool ironing mat, I’m not sure the brand, but I went on Amazon and picked something not too cheap and not too pricey! Don’t use it with steam on a surface that you don’t want damaged and also don’t use it at all on top of a cutting mat because the heat will warp it!

[@carolinesmercantile4290]

In the south, they say either "ourning" or "erning" so, it's DEFINITELY a verb! LOL As for an idea for Christmas giving, how about making ice scraper mitts? I want to make one for my son who just got stationed in Germany, and I only found ONE how-to for it on YT (so far). Please make your highland cow again? Maybe this time use a tartan fabric? How about little fish ornaments...those are soooo cute. Lastly, how can I make those nut cracker ornaments? I HAVE to make some! Thanks!

[@PinCutSew]

Good idea, I wonder what you’d use for the scraper part 🤔. I stole the Nutcracker idea from a retail brand, Maileg I think, so I didn’t feel right making a pattern, I’m sorry! I will definitely make more Highland cows though, a make a pattern for Christmas in July 😁

[@carolinesmercantile4290]

Oh I see, I have never heard of Maileg before...they sure are popular! I think I can figure it out, I'd have to change the color combination anyway.@@PinCutSew

[@LaVonne23]

“Iron” as a verb is perfectly acceptable.

[@carolcthomas8432]

Were your Russian doll ornaments from a fabric panel???

[@PinCutSew]

No, that pattern is in a book called Sew Pretty Homestyle, OR Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle - I had both and can’t remember which it was!

[@roxannabonanno9389]

The size?

[@beckyethington8525]

Ironing is totally a verb!

[@sandydantonio1493]

Bought the pattern...didn't know the size of the rectangle. The pattern piece does not print out at 6.5 x 7 at any scale...prints larger than that at 100% and smaller if it's actual or to fit. Should the rectangle be 6.5 x 7? It is not mentioned in the video and not in the pattern, just on the pattern piece, so just not sure which is correct.

[@PinCutSew]

The rectangle is 6” x 7.5”, so sorry. It does print out that size on my printer, but I know printers can vary, so I put it on the pattern piece. I did not mean to leave that info out of the video, lol, I will add it to the first bit of the description so others can find it!

[@leslieinadress]

Ironing and pressing are two different things.

[@PinCutSew]

Yes, but they’re both verbs 😂

[@lindamcneely]

I would have to tell her this is a sewing class not an english class!