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Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial

We hope Jennifer Casas Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial inspires you to create
something beautiful for someone you love. Learn more about Jennifer in her introduction, and make a
visit to JCasa*handmade part of your daily routine.
After you make the basic card + envelope as a foundation piece you can then
embellish, embroider, quilt, print Do something to make it unique! Mix things up, and personalize
your card to make it the perfect something for your special someone. Create your personalized fabric
card or Valentine with Jennifers tutorial by February 12th, share it in the forum and you might win
one of these fantastic prizes. This is just the start of a full month of February True Love at
Sew,Mama,Sew!
From Jennifer: Our lives are overrun by email, texting, and virtual hellos- With this simple fabric
card + envelope project, I encourage you to take a step back from the everyday and make something
memorable, something as one-of-a-kind as your special someone. Express yourself by transforming
ordinary correspondence into something extraordinary. The possibilities to personalize this project are
endless, so have fun! Make something special every day. And make every day something special!
Finished Measurements
Envelope = 5.25 x 7.75
Card = 4.75 x 7
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What you need

Envelope fabric: 1 piece each of exterior + lining fabrics measuring 10 x 10
* If using a fabric with a directional print, be

sure to cut the square so that the motif runs from
corner to corner (see left image).
Card fabric: 1 piece each of front + back fabrics measuring 5.25 x 7.5, you can cut the back
fabric to size now, but do not cut the front fabric until you have written your note.
Interfacing (medium-weight fusible): 1 piece 9.5 x 9.5 (for envelope), 1 piece 4.75 x 7 (for
card)
Water-soluble pen, embroidery floss + embroidery needle
Lets make the envelope first!
1. Fuse the interfacing to the WS of your

exterior fabric according to the manufacturers
instructions, centering the interfacing in on
each side.
2. Pin the exterior and lining fabrics RS together.

3. Using a seam allowance, stitch around the ENTIRE piece. Yes, you read that right- Stitch
around the entire piece, backstitching at the end.
4. Clip 3 of the corners (if your lining fabric has a directional print, pay special attention clip the top
and both side corners not the bottom).
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5. On 4th corner (the bottom corner if lining

fabric has a directional motif), make a mark on
the edge of the fabric 2 in both directions from
the corner. Using a straight edge, draw a line
connecting those two marks and cut along the
line cutting off the corner.
6. Go back to the machine and backstitch at those cut edges so that when you turn the piece, you dont
end up unraveling the whole thing. (That would be a bummer.)
7. Turn the piece RS out through that corner opening, carefully pressing into corners using a bone
folder or chopstick. Press on both the front and back.
8. On that open corner, turn the exterior and

lining fabrics toward the inside of the work
(RS together), press and pin closed.
9. Using a 1/8 seam allowance, edgestitch around the ENTIRE piece on the RS, backstitching at the
end.
Form envelope as follows:
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1. Looking at the WS with that notched-off

corner of the square at the bottom, fold the
bottom upwards so that the edges align with that
of one adjacent side corner when it is folded
inwards. Pin in place.
2. Repeat on the other side.
3. Using embroidery floss, hand-sew those

adjacent seams of the envelope using any stitch
you fancy.
4. Choose a small button and mark the spot for placement of the corresponding buttonhole on
the corner point of the envelope flap. Make buttonhole and sew button onto envelope. Hey
presto, youve made an envelope.
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Now lets get to the card!
1. If you wish to embroider your message on the

card, do so NOW on the front fabric. A watersoluble pen is your friend, but keep your
message short + sweet.
2. Once your message is complete, cut the front fabric to size (see dimensions above).
3. Fuse interfacing to WS of back fabric according to the manufacturers instructions, centering the
interfacing in on each side.
4. Pin the front and back fabrics for the card RS together.
5. Using a seam allowance, stitch around the piece, leaving a 2 opening on one side for turning.
6. Clip the corners and turn the piece RS out through that opening, carefully pressing into corners
using a bone folder or chopstick. Press on both the front and back.
7. On that opening, fold the fabrics toward the inside of the piece (RS together), press and pin closed.
8. Using a 1/8 seam allowance, edgestitch

around the ENTIRE piece on the RS,
backstitching at the end.
Tuck the card inside the envelope + present to someone special.
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Heres another example of a card + envelope I made for my husband- It includes nine different felt
patches with embroidered words which can be combined in many ways to express sentiments
appropriate on any given day.
I like that its interactive so we can leave one another messages in a prettier manner than the
sticky-notes we have been known to scribble on.
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You could also stamp the fabric using fabric ink, or piece together some fussy-cut patchwork-
Really, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Enjoy + happy making! xoxo
Jennifer Casa for Sew,Mama,Sew! January 2010
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75 Responses to Something Special Card + Envelope Tutorial

1. Ali responds:
Posted: January 18th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I have made cards from fabric before but never thought to make an envelope. This is beautiful
and so clever. Thank you for sharing it.
2. suesue responds:
This is just darling! Great idea for those fabric scraps too!!
3. eileensideways responds:
this is so sweet. i just love it. the tutorial is great. thank u
4. Nikki responds:
This is awesome! I will be making one for my hubby and son; I know they will LOVE it! This
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is also a fantastic project to get me back to my sewing machine Ive been neglecting thanks to
all my knitting projects.
5. Desiree Fawn responds:
This is so completely fantastic!! I cant wait to make one!
6. Lorrie responds:
Wow, what a fabulous idea!
7. rachel denbow responds:
This is great, Jen! Thanks for sharing your talent!
8. sarah responds:
I. Love. This. I especially love that I have been looking for something with buttons to help my 3
year old who is having trouble with them. I can combine words her is learning and buttons and
mail and Valentines Day all in one! So excited to make this!
9. Goldencrafter responds:
This is fantastic, I have lots of scraps that will work great. Thank you for posting this.
10. Erin Eckenrode responds:
Oh, I love this!
11. Kadybug responds:
Love this! Thank you for the tutorial.
12. Kris responds:
This is so sweet! I wish I had a Valentine to give it to. I might just try it anyway.
13. Mary Margaret responds:
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What a lovely, sweet idea! This little project just got pushed to the front of my (near endless)
list! Thank you SO much!!
14. nopinkhere responds:
I seriously LOVE the multiple choice version!
15. Emily responds:
i LOVE this idea! thanks for the tutorial
16. Skooks responds:
This is the most darling thing Ive seen all day. I adore it and would love to make this. Thank
you for sharing it.
17. Rashida C.H. responds:
Super cute Jennifer! Loves it! ^_^
18. sew katie did responds:
This is so awesome!
19. Deece responds:
Thank you for this, it looks wonderful! My kids birthdays are coming up, so are my neices and
nephews, Id love to make these as birthday cards for all the kids.
Here is a tutorial I posted the other day; it is beginner level, but even an experienced seamstress
can enjoy the fun design: http://www.ayorata.com/2010/01/deeces-drawstring-gift-bagtutorial.html
20. Muriel responds:
Posted: January 19th, 2010 at 2:44 am
This is great!!!
21. SofiAlgarvia responds:
It is delicious!!!
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Ill have to manage a way to find the time to accomplish this project!
My Valentine will love receiving such a sweet envelope:
22. kitty responds:
I love, love, love it! Thank you for sharing x
23. Maggie responds:
I totally love this project and cant wait to make these for my husband and my girls. Then they
can be used to play post office!
24. Anna responds:
I cant wait to make one (or ten)!
25. Krystina responds:
What a sweet idea! Thanks, Jennifer!
26. Donna Ashton responds:
I LOVE this and am reposting it at my blog http://www.schoolforallseasons.com, I hope you
dont mind, but the contest sounds great! Your projects are always so inspiring
27. ~Helena~ responds:
Thanks for sharing, looks like just what I need to make for my kiddos(5), this year.
28. Kelli responds:
So CUTE! I love the little create your own messages note! Thanks for another great idea!
29. Elizabeth responds:
This is such a sweet and thoughtful project. Thank You for sharing yet another great idea.
30. Colette responds:
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Oh how sweet! Cant wait to make this for DH!! May have to make one for DD too ;0)
31. Trisha responds:
Love this! Im thinking what a cute business card holder this will be. Thanks so much!
32. Micmacker responds:
I went bonkers making the envelopes yesterday. Now for the cards thinking about trying that
method of printing on fabric through our home printer you use freezer paper or something, I
think.
33. Sara responds:
So cute & clever! Thanks for sharing!
34. Sara responds:
Definitely the cutest valentine I have ever seen. Thanks for making me smile. Cant wait to
make one.
35. Sara responds:
That is too cool!!!!
36. Cayce responds:
ive never completed a hand embroidery project before.this one will be my first! yay! im
actually already in the process of making one for each child and one for the dh. I LOVE this
idea!!! fantastic!
37. Kelli responds:
Posted: January 21st, 2010 at 7:25 am
This is too sweet. I think its so cute and would be the perfect gift for kids!! What a special gift
to get from someone. THANKS!!
38. Bonnie responds:
Posted: January 21st, 2010 at 7:53 am
I will be checking the stash bin to see what I can work with, this is so cute.
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39. Heather responds:

Posted: January 21st, 2010 at 12:35 pm
jennifer,
Another wonderful projectso thoughtful and sweet!
40. C. Michele responds:
Posted: January 21st, 2010 at 1:23 pm
What a beautiful idea! I cant wait to try this!
41. Raven responds:
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 at 8:26 am
This actually made me put my quilt to one side and run one up AB FAB DARLING!
42. Kim responds:
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 am
This is such a cute idea! I linked this on my blog. ^_^
43. Sarah responds:
Wow, this has to be the cutest idea I have seen in a LONG time!! Thanks for sharing!
44. Anna responds:
oh this is so cute! im thinking of modifying it a bit and using it as a pencil case for school this
year
45. Ann responds:
Wow! what a wonderful idea. It is my sisters birthday coming up in april which should give me
enough time to make something exciting for her. Thanks for sharing.
46. Its_Lily responds:
Posted: February 1st, 2010 at 11:52 am
I just made these with the kidlings over the weekend. I havent posted it yet, but I will in the
next couple days. Oh, my goodness! How adorable.
47. Connie responds:
Posted: February 1st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
This is great project. Thank you. Cant wait to try.
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48. Sally responds:

Posted: February 2nd, 2010 at 4:19 am
This is the cutest thing I have seen for a long time I love it!
49. GrissyPop responds:
Posted: February 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Definitely the BEST Valentine idea Ive ever seen!
50. Nicole responds:
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
This is absolutely spectacular. Thanks for sharing.
51. aa responds:
Posted: February 5th, 2010 at 9:24 am
This is sooo cute !!
I have to do it!!
52. Julie responds:
Such a beautifull idea, like to put this to use
53. d marsto responds:
Posted: February 6th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
wow! where did you get your sewing pins??!? they are so cute!
54. Claire responds:
So cute! I cant wait to try to make it.
55. sew4my3 responds:
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I had been sick the previous week to Valentines day and
didnt get a chance to go to the store and get a Valentine for my Valentine. I remembered seeing
this tutorial and went to work. My Valentine loved it and thought it was better than any store
bought card! You can view it at http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/my-crazy-valentine.
Thanks again!
56. Stephanie responds:
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What a fun project! If I knew how to sew, I think I would make these and deliver them to my
friends with a chocolate bar inside!
57. Skebba responds:
Posted: March 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I love the little interchangeable button on notes. So very clever!
58. Brooke responds:
Posted: March 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
These are ADORABLE! Im thinking of making these as CD covers/envelopes for my wedding
favors. Does anyone know what dimensions would be needed to make the envelopes square
(and big enough to fit a CD in?) Thanks in advance!
59. Emily Flippin Maruna responds:
Posted: March 9th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
These are so cute! Ive posted them in a diy thank you note roundup on my blog, The
Handmade Experiment http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/thank-you/.
Thanks!
Emily
60. JoPi responds:
Posted: March 26th, 2010 at 5:45 am
This is just an amazing idea. Ill be making this asap. Great gift idea. Thanks!
61. Kathleen responds:
Posted: April 19th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I wonder if I could use this as a wallet? with a few minor changeswell see
62. Lynn responds:
Posted: November 26th, 2010 at 8:32 am
This is really cute.
63. Sue responds:
Posted: November 26th, 2010 at 9:00 am
This is one of my favorite tutorials. This is a nice gift for any time of year.
64. Meadowlark responds:
Posted: November 26th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Working on one of these to welcome my new granddaughter. Of course, I suppose her MOM
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will be the one to read it first

65. Debbie St.Germain responds:
This is a nice version of a fabric envelope, love the finished look you have given it.
Debbie
66. Jess responds:
Wow. This is so adorable. I cannot wait to make one!! Thank you so much for this amazing
project!
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68. Hilary @ KatrinkaJane responds:
What are the finished dimensions of the envelope? Thanks!
69. Desire responds:
oh this is really great, thanks for the tutoral, i am really going to make this!
70. brenda responds:
Short and sweet. I doubt if mine turn out as cute as yours but I am going to give it a try.
71. Terriaw responds:
This is SO adorable! I really want to make one of these for my best friend as a surprise, which I
think she is going to LOVE love love! Thank you for sharing a great idea.
72. Amy responds:
This is so cool! I want to make one right now!
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73. Georgia responds:

This is fantastic !
Thank you for sharing a great idea.:)
74. Nina responds:
I made one of those last year for my boyfriend, Ill link it when I post the photos on my blog.
75. Nina Vintage responds:
I love this idea as a gift for someone. Good one!!
Thanks!!
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