Large Scissor Case, In-the-Hoop

Bright and colorful in-the-hoop scissor cases keep your scissors well-protected and easy to find! Bright fabrics and embroidery add a spark of color to your sewing stash, while ribbon makes an easy and convenient closure.

Supplies & Materials:

Project Materials and Supplies
- 1/4 yard of solid color lightweight home decor canvas

- 1/4 yard print lightweight home decor canvas

- Lightweight batting (such as Warm & Natural)

- Medium-weight (2.5 - 3 ounce) cutaway stabilizer

- Tear-away stabilizer

- Temporary spray adhesive (like Gunold KK100)

- 18" of 5/8" wide ribbon

- Snaps and snap tool (optional for vinyl snap closure)

The designs used in this tutorial include:

- X5675, Artsy Craftsy Scissors Case - Lg (In-the-Hoop)

Special Note:

These instructions are for the large In-the-Hoop Scissors Cases. If using the smaller size, different instructions apply.

Finished size: 4" x 9"
These cases hold scissors that are 3 3/4" x 10". They can also be used to store rotary cutters, pinking shears, and rag quilt snips.

Prepare Materials:

When you download the design, you will find multiple files. Some are embroidery files, and others are dieline files marked with the letters "DL". Dielines are used to cut the fabric to the correct shape and size. Open and print each dieline file using an embroidery software. If you do not have an embroidery software, take a look at our helpful video on using dielines.

We also recommend Wilcom's Hatch software which comes in different levels depending on what you'd like to use the software for. Hatch Organizer works well to view your designs, print dielines and templates, change design colors, and create basic design layouts. (This is an affiliate link. We may earn commission on purchases made with this link.)

Four sheets of white paper with printed outline patterns for a large scissor case, laid out overlapping on a dark wooden surface.

Spray a piece of cutaway stabilizer with temporary adhesive, like Gunold's KK100.

Hand spraying adhesive onto a rectangular piece of white fabric or stabilizer on a wooden surface. Only the hand, can, and fabric are visible.

Place solid-colored fabric for the front of the case on top of the stabilizer.

Spray the back of the printed dielines with temporary adhesive, and smooth those on top of the fabric.

Two white paper sewing templates with drawn lines placed on light beige fabric on a wooden surface, one partially held by a hand.

Cut out the shapes.

Two pieces of white fabric cut in curved shapes lie on a wooden surface; one piece is fully cut out, the other is partially cut with scissors visible.

To prepare the fabric for the back of the scissor case, cut two pieces of print fabric. Spray the wrong sides with temporary adhesive.

Hand spraying adhesive on one of two checkered fabric pieces laid flat on a wooden surface, preparing fabric for crafting or sewing.

Cut a piece of the lightweight batting to the size of the fabric pieces. Layer the batting between the two pieces of fabric.

Spray the backside of the back dieline with temporary adhesive and smooth it on top of the fabric.

Hand with a silver ring holding white paper template over black and white gingham fabric layered on white batting on a wooden table.

Cut out the shape.

Partially completed black and white gingham fabric scissor case lying flat on a woodgrain surface with an orange-handled scissors cutting near the edge.

Next, prepare the type of closure that you'd like.

If you'd like a ribbon closure, which is tied into a bow, cut an 18" of 5/8" wide ribbon.

Mark the center by measuring in 9" from either end.

Close-up of a hand holding a white pen or stylus, marking or measuring a long strip of dark fabric with white stitch markings, next to a metal Westcott ruler on a wooden surface.

If you'd like a vinyl closure which snaps, cut a piece of vinyl to 5/8" x 4 3/4".

Mark the center of the wrong side by measuring in 2 3/8" from either end.

Hand holds a blue pencil marking a straight line on two white fabric strips placed above a 6-inch metal ruler on a wood-grain surface.

Start Embroidering:

Now that all the pieces are cut and ready, it's time to make the case.

Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.

Note: When choosing tear-away stabilizer, choose stabilizer that is soft and fibrous. Steer clear of tear-away stabilizer that's stiff or feels too much like paper, as those will not yield good results.

Embroidery hoop with white fabric secured inside, placed on a wood-grain surface; one hand holding the hoop on the right side.

Attach the hoop to the machine and load the full embroidery design (not the DL files).

Embroider the design. The first thing to embroider will be an outline for the front fabric piece.

Note: Use a size 11 or 75/11 sharp sewing needle, not an embroidery needle. A sewing needle has a smaller, finer point than an embroidery needle, and that will make smaller, finer perforations in the stabilizer.

Embroidery hoop attached to a sewing machine, holding white fabric with a trapezoid outline stitched in black thread under the machine needle.

Spray the backside of one of the front fabric pieces with temporary adhesive.

A right hand sprays adhesive from a can labeled "Spray" onto one piece of white fabric cut in a tapered shape on a wooden surface.

Lay the fabric piece right inside the stitched shape. Continue embroidering the design.

A tack down stitch will sew next. This binds the fabric to the stabilizer for the remainder of the design.

Piece of beige fabric sewn into a tapered shape with rounded end on a white stabilizer in an embroidery machine hoop under a sewing needle.

Next, the inside elements of the design will sew.

Embroidery machine stitching a triangular scissor case design with alternating black and white geometric patterns on beige fabric.

As you embroider, use the color change sheet as your guide.

Watch for a note on the color change sheet marked "front piece edge." When you reach this step, stop the machine. Remove the hoop from the machine.

Spray the backside of the remaining front fabric piece with adhesive.

Hand holding a can of spray adhesive labeled "HOLD" spraying onto a curved white paper piece on a wooden surface.

Place the fabric piece on the back of the embroidery, inside the front dieline shape.

Hand lifting protective paper layer from white fabric with black embroidered emblem inside an embroidery hoop on a wooden table.

Since the remaining steps will be seen from both sides, wind a bobbin with the same thread that you're using in the needle.

Attach the hoop back to the machine and continue embroidering the design. The front piece top edge will sew next.

Embroidery machine stitching a large triangular piece of fabric with a black geometric pattern of diamonds and flower-like shapes on a white background.

Next will be the back piece dieline.

Embroidery hoop holds light fabric with a stitched scissor case outline featuring black symmetrical geometric stars and lines, beneath a sewing machine needle.

After the back piece dieline has sewn, spray the top edge, side corners, and bottom point with just a quick shot of temporary adhesive.

Hand holding spray adhesive can, applying adhesive to black and white checkered fabric cut in a large scissor case shape on wood surface.

Place the back piece fabric right inside the dieline shape.

Continue embroidering the design. Tack down stitches will sew next around the entire outer edge of the back fabric piece. Also, a finishing satin stitch border will sew around the top edge.

Black and white checkered fabric cut in a large scissor case shape, secured on white stabilizer inside an embroidery machine hoop.

Next, the dieline for the strap will sew. Shown here in pink, this dieline indicates where you can lay the ribbon or vinyl.

Close-up of black and white checkered fabric under an embroidery machine needle stitching a rectangular shape with a pocket on top.

After the strap dieline has sewn, remove the hoop from the machine.

If you are using ribbon for a closure, spray the backside of the ribbon with adhesive behind the center mark. Align the mark on the ribbon with the dieline on the fabric, and press the ribbon in place.

Position the ribbon parallel with the top edge of the case. Also, allow the sides of the ribbon to hang over the sides of the hoop.

Hand holding black and white stitched ribbon over black and white checkered fabric inside an embroidery hoop on a white stabilizer on a wooden table.

If you are using a vinyl strap for a closure, spray the right side of the vinyl behind the mark. Align the mark with the dieline on the fabric and press in place.

Position the strap parallel with the top edge of the case.

Hand with a ring holding a black and white checkered fabric piece inside an embroidery hoop on a white stabilizer, on a wooden surface.

Attach the hoop to the machine and continue embroidering the design. Tack down stitches will sew next, and those stitches bind the ribbon or vinyl to the case.

Black and white checkered fabric with a stitched edge is in an embroidery machine hoop. A white strap is being sewn across the fabric.

After the design has finished, unhoop the case and tear away the excess stabilizer from the outer edge.

Hand holding a black-and-white gingham fabric shaped like a scissor case with a white loop at the top, on white stabilizer and wooden surface.

Also, remove the excess stabilizer from the backside of the case, just behind the strap.

Hand holding white interfacing fabric over an unfinished black-and-white gingham fabric pouch with black stitching on a wooden surface.

Turn the case right side out. Use the blunt end of a pen or pencil to push the top of the case all the way out

Hand holding a large fabric scissor case with black and white geometric and floral embroidery on a wooden surface.

To complete the vinyl strap, add the button part of the snap to the right side.

Pair of scissors with blue handles partially inserted into a black and white checkered fabric case embroidered with a black geometric and floral pattern.

Then, add the inner side of the snap to the other end.

Blue and white embroidered fabric with geometric and floral patterns attached to black and white check fabric; a hand tool fastens a snap.

Insert the scissors. Wrap the ends of the straps through the handles, and snap together.

Orange-handled scissors partially inserted in a white fabric case with black geometric embroidery and black-and-white checkered lining, on a wood surface.

For the ribbon closure, insert the scissors, wrap the ends of the ribbon through the handles, and tie them into a bow.

Hand holding a black and white fabric scissor case with geometric embroidery, revealing orange-handled scissors inside on a wooden surface.

Get Inspired:

These in-the-hoop scissors cases come in a variety of colors and styles - get them all in the Scissors Cases Design Pack. These cases are a fabulous way to keep your craft scissors protected.

Seven fabric scissor cases arranged in a semicircle, each with different colorful embroidery: flowers, birds, text, and patterns.