Say goodbye to cluttered drawers and hello to organized essentials with our easy DIY tutorial on making a versatile pencil bag from fabric! This multipurpose pouch is designed to meet all your storage needs, with its small pocket on the front and zipper pocket on the back. Whether you’re a student, artist, or traveler, this bag is the perfect companion for keeping your supplies tidy and accessible. Follow along as we walk you through the process of sewing this practical and stylish pouch, suitable for crafters of all skill levels.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8¼″(21㎝) W × 3¾″(9.5㎝) H × 2⅜″(6㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
① 9⅛″ × 4½″ (23㎝ × 11.5㎝) Outer layer
③ 9⅛″ × 4½″ (23㎝ × 11.5㎝) Lining
② 9⅛″ × 4½″ (23㎝ × 11.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front Pocket
① 4″ × 6¼″ (10㎝ × 16㎝) Outer layer
◆ Zipper Pocket
① 9⅛″ × 1¾″ (23㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 1¾″ (23㎝ × 4.5㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 3¼″ (23㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅛″ × 3¼″ (23㎝ × 8㎝) Lining
◆ Zipper Panel
② 10¾″ × 1¾″ (27㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
② 10¾″ × 1¾″ (27㎝ × 4.5㎝) Lining
② 10¾″ × 1¾″ (27㎝ × 4.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Gusset
① 14½″ × 3¼″ (36.5㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
① 14½″ × 3¼″ (36.5㎝ × 8㎝) Lining
① 14½″ × 3¼″ (36.5㎝ × 8㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
① 2⅜″ × 9⅞″ (6㎝ × 25㎝) Outer layer
① 2⅜″ × 17½″ (6㎝ × 44㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 8″(20㎝) Zipper, ① 10¾″(27㎝) Zipper
② 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer for Full Tap
② 1⅜″ × 1¼″ (3.5㎝ × 3㎝) Outer layer for Zipper End
② 1⅜″ × 1¼″ (3.5㎝ × 3㎝) Lining for Zipper End
Fold the front pocket fabric in half and topstitch. Place it on the main panel and sew.
With assembled lining of the zipper pocket right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place it on the lining of the main panel and sew all the edges.
Place and sew the handles 3¼″ interval.
Attach the zipper to the outer layer of the zipper panel.
Fold the lining of the zipper panel inward at 3/8″.
Align the center of the main panel with the gusset. Sew leaving each 3/8″ on the both ends of the main panel.
Align and sew both ends of the zipper panel to both ends of the gusset.
Align the center of the zipper panel with the center of the main panel. Sew on 3 sides with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Assemble the lining in the same way as the outer layer.
Turn the lining right side out. Put the outer layer into the lining and align the opening. Secure the lining to the inside of the zipper with a blind stitch.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
