Are you tired of rummaging through your bag for a pen or pencil? Discover the solution in this comprehensive guide where I’ll walk you through creating a unique fabric pencil case. This DIY tutorial showcases a three-dimensional square pencil case with an inventive zip-up tray. When you open the zipper, it cleverly transforms into a tray, making your stationery easily accessible. So, grab your fabric and let’s dive into this creative and functional project!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8¾″(22㎝) W × 2¾″(7㎝) H × 2¾″(7㎝) 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 9½″ × 11½″ (24㎝ × 29㎝) Outer layer
① 9½″ × 11½″ (24㎝ × 29㎝) Lining
① 8¾″ × 10¾″ (22㎝ × 27㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Side Panel
② 6¼″ × 6″ (16㎝ × 15㎝) Outer layer
② 5⅝″ × 2⅝″ (14㎝ × 6.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◎ Others
① 15⅞″ (40㎝) Zipper
① 2″ × 3¼″ (5㎝ × 8㎝) Zipper end Fabric
① Snap Buttons
Fold 3/8″ the right seam. With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along top and bottom edge. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance.
Fold 3/8″ the right seam of the lining. Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew 3 sides using a 3/8″ seam allowance, leaving right side.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Sew the center line of the main fabric and lines 2¾″ to the left and right from the center line.
Fold and iron the stitched lines.
Fold the side panel right sides together in half, and sew 3 sides with a seam allowance of 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press and stitch the top edge.
Sew by drawing diagonal lines from the center of the side panel to both sides.
Fold and iron the stitched lines.
Sew the side panels to the sides of the main panel.
Turn it inside out and sew both sides.
Attach the snap buttons.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
