Some people collect them, others have never heard of them. A lanyard is a long strip of fabric or rope that is secured on one end with a clasp or hook clamp. They are popular for wearing around the neck to hold ID cards, keys, or other small important items that are easily misplaced. Lanyards sell anywhere from $2 to $50 apiece, depending on how customized they are. It is not uncommon to see designer lanyards that match clothes.
You don’t have to be a skilled seamstress to make a lovely lanyard for your kids or to give as a gift.
To get started, decide on the type of material that you want to use. This can be anything from cords, elastic, strips of fabric to nylon cable or rope.
Next, find a charming clasp to match the style. These are available in metal or plastic. Plastic clasps offer a wide range of colors for blending in with designer lanyards. A good place to get ideas is: https://coobigo.aliexpress.com/store/203544.
Sizing the length of the neck lanyard depends on the individual. A lanyard should hang approximately 12” from the neck. Considering the size of the neck, this could be a loop from 18” to 24”. Children should be sized according to their age and size. A child’s lanyard should lie no lower than the bottom of their rib cage. Once the size has been determined, double the length, plus 2” for a fastener to begin your project.
Put it together with Nylon cords, finished fabric or rope requires only simple stitching of the chosen hardware. If you are looking to make a designer lanyard from raw fabric, measuring, cutting and sewing seams will be required.
You might go to a fabric shop and find out how creative you can get with lanyards. Stylish, macho or personalized lanyards will bring compliments to everyone that has one.