Badge holder

I wear a nametag to work. The one issued to me had a clasp that would attach the nametag to my clothing. I didn't like it since it was always askew and often backwards. Also, with all the pins I had on it, it weighed down my clothing. I found this pattern for a badge holder.

This would come in handy if you work craft fairs, need to wear a nametag to work, or when traveling. There is a pocket in back where you can put a passport. A clear vinyl window is on front. The trick to sewing vinyl is to put a piece of tissue paper between it and the feed dog. Otherwise it has a tendency to stick. (Oh, and keep that iron away from it!)

This is my nametag I wear to work. I used 3 different batik fabrics for a scrappy look.

While not difficult to make, I thought it had unnecessary steps and too much hand sewing. When a new co-worker admired the badge holder, I decided to make her one. I decided to change it a bit. No hand sewing, a few less steps, and a bigger area at the bottom for all those pins that you accumulate the longer you work here.

Lavender is her favorite color and I had just the fabrics. OK, Simone, here is my gift to you!