Thanks for all the lovely feedback and comments on our Triangular Pencil Case! Due to popular demand we have put together a tutorial so you can make your own pencil case.
The triangular pencil case is the perfect project for using some of your treasured scraps. It features a patchwork panel on each side, and you can embellish it with pompom trim, appliqué patches, or ribbon to put your own creative spin on it. This project is suitable for anyone with some basic zipper skills.
Making a Pencil Case
Materials:
- Cut 6 rectangles measuring 3 x 2 1/4 inches
- Cut 1 rectangle measuring 8 x 4 1/2 inches
- Cut 2 triangles measuring 2 3/4 inches on each side
- Cut 1 rectangle measuring 8 x 8 inches (lining)
- Cut 2 triangles measuring 2 3/4 inches on each side (lining)
- cotton batting measuring 8 x 12 inches
- Zipper – 7 inches in length or longer
Optional: Embellish with pompom trim, appliqué patches, ribbon etc.
Template for Triangle can be found here.
Seam allowances 1/4 inch.
1. To assemble the front of the pencil case, stitch the three patchwork rectangles together into a strip and attach it to the polka dot panel. Repeat for the remaining patchwork rectangles. Centre the two triangles on the side as pictured, and stitch in place. Fold open the triangles and press.
2. Lay the pencil case on the batting and pin in place.
3. Quilt the layers together as desired, and trim batting. Add pompom trim/appliqués/ribbon etc as desired.
4. With a water erasable pen, mark the point 1/4 inch down from the tip of the triangle. Pin the side of the triangle to the side of the pencil case and pin in place. Stitch in place stopping at the blue mark. Repeat for both sides of each triangle.
5. With the wrong side of the pencil case facing, pin the zipper in place on one side as shown, and stitch in place. Open the zipper and repeat for the other side.Turn the pencil case out the right way and press. Top stitch around the edge of the zipper.
6. Stitch the lining pieces together in the same way that you pieced the pencil case exterior. Press under 1/4 inch along the opening. Pin the lining inside the pouch and hand stitch in place.
If you are looking for an easy pencil case tutorial, check out “How to Make A Pencil Case”.
cutie 🙂
this is gorgeous thankyou so very much for sharing.xx
A great project. Thank you so much.
Another sweet pouch/pencil case! Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Thanks so much!! I was hoping…
So cute, thanks for the tutorial 🙂 G x
Sehr schön vielen lieben Dank für die Erklärung.
Grüße aus Deutschland Annerose
Thank you for the tutorial. The pencil case is lovely.
Such a cute pouch, thank you for the tutorial!
I wish I was more crafty, because this is really cute and I know my daughter would adore this!
Thanks for the great tutorial.
Cutest pencil case ever!Loooooooving the fresh patterns on it!
Nash onceuponherdream.blogspot.com
Gorgeous pencil case. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Love it! Thank you!
Thanks for teaching us this pencil pouch.
I am motivated to learn and try this at this age {54}.
With love
Anita Kadian
Love it, and your choice of fabrics. I like the idea it will stay sitting upright when you unzip it and start poking around inside for something. Great idea for a toiletry case for traveling, maybe in a waterproof material.
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I have just made one for my son to give as a secret santa gift and he is thrilled with it!
Hen x
Love the colors your chose! 🙂
http://cafecraftea.blogspot.com
Thanks Vanessa – we can’t resist aqua and red 🙂
Nice project and tutorial.
Thanks Izosik!
This is so cute! I made one for my crochet hooks and it turned out perfectly. I included your tutorial in a little roundup of patchwork bags and pouches on my blog: http://www.leavesandstitches.com/2014/03/21/weekend-pinspiration-pretty-pouches/. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much Pam. They would make great little crochet hook cases. Lisa
Gorgeous design! I am honestly a little worried about how i’ll be able to handstitch the lining in, though. Is there any other way i could stitch in the lining with a sewing machine? Thanks!
Hand stitching the lining gives a neater finish and as it is on the inside, you can’t really see if your stitching is that neat. Alternatively you could machine stitch it in as you would for any other zippered pouch.
Love your tutorial, so easy to follow.
Can you tell us what fabric line you used and where to get it?
Thanks
Hi Katherine – the fabrics I have had in my stash for a while. A couple of them are from Bonnie and Camille’s Bliss range, and the others are from Annies Farm Stand by Lakehouse Dry Goods.
I love this tutorial. Thank you!!! Can I ask where you got the seed tags? Those are really cool;)!!
I had this as my sewing project for my class tonight. I am so excited how it’s coming around. Now I only have to put the zipper, which I’ll learn how on my next class. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and showing how to put it together.
Thanks Claudia – enjoy your classes!
Hej,
this is really a cute case, can you see it on my blog?
http://ulrikes-smaating.blogspot.dk/2016/11/planer-und-stifteetui.html
greetings from denmark Ulrike :0
It looks super cute, but mine isn’t working out. I have tripple checked the measurements, but somehow the triangles seem to be too small to fill the space… I am puzzled.
what are the apex finished dimensions on this? Such a sweet composition of fabrics and design
That should have been approximate dimensions!!
Thanks for linking! Such a lovely group of zippered pouches. Scrap projects are so much fun!