This is a zippered pencil case with a wide opening.
It’s really nice pencil case but you can also use these for makeup bags.
Sewing pencil cases really doesn’t take much time and so fun.
School Supplies Pencil Box Sewing Tutorial
The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately 8⅜″(21㎝) W × 5⅜″(6㎝) H × 5⅜″(6㎝) D.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
Outer layer ( quilting cotton )
1 10¾″ × 8⅛″ ( 27.2㎝ × 20.5㎝ )
Lining ( quilting cotton )
1 10¾″ × 8⅛″ ( 27.2㎝ × 20.5㎝ )
Interfacing (Fusible Fleece – 987F Fusible Fleece or Vilene H630)
1 10¾″ × 8⅛″ ( 27.2㎝ × 20.5㎝ )
Zipper
1 12″(30㎝)
1½″(4㎝) Wide Bias tapes – 8″(20㎝)
Sewing Tags
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern.
And fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down (zipper pull at left) along top edge.
Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Place sewing tags on each end of the outer fabric and sew.
Sew the other side of the zip the same way.
Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance.
Turn right side out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Align both ends of the zipper to the ends of the pouch.
Then sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Wrap the seams of the pouch with bias tape and sew.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
