Punch needle keychains
Make a small 60 mm heart or initial keychain, with a reinforced fabric tab and a stitched felt back.
Template and size
60 × 60 mm finished design. Add mounting margins and the sewing allowance given in the steps.
Print the soft heart pattern at this size, then follow the making and finishing steps below.
Supplies
- Fine yarn or floss setup
- Felt, strong fabric tape and split ring
- Sewing thread and needle
Keep a front-view paper copy and your fibre labels beside the frame. Use spare cloth to check the needle, fibre and foundation before beginning.
Make the project
Choose a small design
Use the heart template, or draw a broad initial. At this size, keep the motif simple and avoid tiny internal spaces.
Punch the front
Transfer and mount the design. Check the looped face after each small area so the motif stays recognizable.
Prepare the tab
Pass strong fabric tape through the ring and fold it back on itself. Sew its two ends securely to the backing layer.
Close the piece
Fold the foundation edge behind the front. Stitch the felt backing around it, reinforcing the area holding the tab.
Finish and care
Pull the ring gently while holding the back. The ring should be carried by the fabric tab, not by a single punched stitch.
Keep hardware dry and check its attachment periodically. Repair a loose backing seam before carrying keys.