Transform your stationery game with a DIY mini backpack pencil case! This adorable creation is more than just a pouch—it’s a style statement that’s also incredibly practical. With a front pocket for small essentials and plenty of space for your pens and pencils, this project is as fun to make as it is to use. Let’s get crafting!
The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately
4″(10㎝) W × 8¾″(22㎝) H × 1¾″(4.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Front panel
① 8¼″ × 8¼″ (21㎝ × 21㎝) Outer layer
① 8¼″ × 11¼″ (21㎝ × 28.5㎝) Lining
① 8¼″ × 8¼″ (21㎝ × 21㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Back panel
① 4¾″ × 9½″ (12㎝ × 24㎝) Outer layer
① 4¾″ × 9½″ (12㎝ × 24㎝) Lining
① 4¾″ × 9½″ (12㎝ × 24㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom panel
① 8¼″ × 3¾″ (21㎝ × 9.5㎝) Outer layer
① 8¼″ × 3¾″ (21㎝ × 9.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Zipper Panel
① 10¼″ × 3″ (26㎝ × 7.5㎝) Outer layer
① 10¼″ × 2¼″ (26㎝ × 5.5㎝) Lining
① 10¼″ × 2¼″ (26㎝ × 5.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front Pocket
① 6″ × 3⅜″ (15㎝ × 8.5㎝) Outer layer
① 6″ × 2⅝″ (15㎝ × 6.5㎝) Lining
① 6″ × 4¼″ (15㎝ × 10.5㎝) Outer layer
① 6″ × 4¼″ (15㎝ × 10.5㎝) Lining
◆ Strap
① 4¾″ × 1⅝″ (12㎝ × 4㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 10¼″ (26㎝) Zipper
① 4¾″ (12㎝) Zipper
① 1⅝″ (4㎝) Wide bias tape 27⅝″ (70㎝)
Place the right sides together of the front panel and bottom panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Open out and topstitching.
Place the wrong sides together of the outer layer and lining of the back panel and sew all the way around. Attach the strap on top of the back panel.
Place the zipper right sides together on top of the outer layer. Place the lining on top of the zip. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on 3/16″ away from the zipper.
Place the zipper panel right sides together on side of the outer layer of the front panel. Place the lining on top of the zippe panel. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Sew the zipper to the top rounded part of the front panel.
Place the zipper right sides together on top of the outer layer. Place the lining on top of the zip. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Fold the four corners and sew.
Zigzag or overlock stitch all the edge of the outer layer and lining together.
Fold the four sides of the pocket inward by 3/8″, place it on the front panel and sew.
Fold the two corners of the bottom and sew.
Place the right sides together of the front and back panel and sew all the edge with an allowance of about 3/8″.
The bias tape is placed and sew on the seam. Fold the bias tape twice, cover the seam allowance, and sew.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
