Looking for a spacious yet sleek way to organize your essentials? This double-layered pencil case might be just what you need! With two separate compartments and zip closures, it can handle all your pens, pencils, and even more. Plus, its versatile design makes it perfect as a makeup or toiletry bag. And with a handy strap, taking it with you is easier than ever. We’ll walk you through each step, so let’s make one together!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8″(20㎝) W × 3¼″(8㎝) H × 3⅝″(9㎝) 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
② 11⅞″ × 3¾″ (30㎝ × 9.5㎝) Outer layer
② 11⅞″ × 3¾″ (30㎝ × 9.5㎝) Lining
② 11⅞″ × 3¾″ (30㎝ × 9.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom Panel
① 9⅛″ × 4⅜″ (23㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
③ 9⅛″ × 4⅜″ (23㎝ × 11㎝) Lining
② 9⅛″ × 4⅜″ (23㎝ × 11㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Side Panel
① 5⅛″ × 2″ (13㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 11⅞″ × 2″ (30㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 16¼″ × 2″ (41㎝ × 5㎝) Lining
① 16¼″ × 2″ (41㎝ × 5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Back Panel
① 7½″ × 2⅜″ (19㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
① 7½″ × 2⅜″ (19㎝ × 6㎝) Lining
① 7½″ × 2⅜″ (19㎝ × 6㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
① 8″ × 2⅜″ (20㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① Roll Zipper 28″ (71㎝)
② 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 1⅝″ (4㎝) Wide bias tape 51⅜″ (130㎝)
With assembled lining 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.
Bring the two sides of the edge together and sew them together to form a corner. Make a total of four corners.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining and sew the edges.
Place the handle on the short side panel of the outer layer and sew. And place the right sides together of the two side panel of outer layer and sew to make them the same length as the lining.
With assembled lining 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 and top stitch on 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the right sides together of the zipper panel and back panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place the right sides together of the other side of the back panel and the other side of the zipper panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place and sew the zippered portion of the side panel on the outside of the main panel.
Place and sew them on the bottom panel. The small snips will help the side panel adapt to the curved edge of the main panel.
Place and sew bias tape on the seam allowance. Fold the bias twice, cover the seam allowance, and sew.
Attach the other bottom to the other side of the side panel the same way.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
