Sew a Quick & Easy Pen Holder Lanyard

Is it just me or are we all losing pens? That’s why this Pen Holder Lanyard is such a game-changer! No more rummaging through pockets, bags, or desks, just put it on and your pen is always right where you need it.

This beginner-friendly sewing pattern is a quick and easy scrap-busting project, making it perfect for both personal use and handmade gifts. With just a fat quarter of fabric, a D-ring, and a swivel clip, you can create a stylish and functional pen holder that clips onto your lanyard, badge reel, or keychain.

Why You’ll Love This Project

Beginner-Friendly – Simple stitches and easy construction
Quick to Sew – Finish in under 30 minutes!
Scrap-Friendly – Use fabric from your stash
Great for Gifts & Craft Fairs – Practical and stylish

Materials You’ll Need

Pattern Pieces - Download for free.

Full PDF pattern available in the Tutorial to PDF Bundle

Fabric: 1 Fat Quarter of quilting cotton

Interfacing: 1 Fat Quarter of fusible interfacing (SF101)

Notions:

(1) ½” (12mm) D-Ring
(1) ½” (12mm) Swivel Clip

Simple Instructions:

• Cut out your fabric and interfacing pieces. Cut your Lanyard to your desired length with the width being 2".

• Fuse interfacing to the back, pocket, and lanyard pieces.

• Fold the lanyard strip in half lengthwise, then fold the edges to the centre, press, and stitch down both sides.

• Thread the swivel clip onto the lanyard, fold it in half, and stitch the ends together.

Fabric, fusible interfacing, D-ring, swivel clip, and sewing supplies laid out for making a lanyard pen holder.

For the D-ring tab, fold and stitch it in the same way, then thread on the D-ring and baste it closed.
Sew the pocket pieces together along one short edge, turn right side out, and topstitch.
Align the pocket with the back piece and baste it in place.
Place the D-ring tab at the centre top of the back piece.

Sewing the pocket piece onto the back fabric, preparing the lanyard pen holder for assembly.

Place the second back piece on top (right sides together) and stitch around, leaving a small opening.
Clip the corners, turn right side out, and press.
Topstitch around the edges to finish.
Clip the lanyard to the D-ring, insert your pen, and you’re done! 🎉

Completed fabric lanyard pen holder with a pen inserted, attached to a lanyard clip.