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How to Make a Pencil Case

January 14, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 108 Comments

With the new school year nearly upon us in Australia, I am making up a few easy zippered patchwork pencil cases. This is a great scrap buster project. The little zippered pouches can be used for all manner of things. Mine was sized to fit approx 6 pens; or a small pack of tissues; or a small notebook and pen; or a few cosmetics.

How to Make a Pencil Case 


Project Difficulty:  Beginner/Intermediate
Time Required:  1 hour
Finished project measures: 3 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches (9 x 17 cm)
Materials:

  • Linen measuring 7″ x 2 3/4″
  • Fabric 1 measuring 7″ x 1 3/4″
  • Fabric 2 measuring 7″ x 2″
  • Fabric 3 measuring 7″ x 2 1/4″
  • Fabric 4 measuring 7″ x 7 1/4 (lining)
  • Flannel measuring 7″ x 7 1/4″ (batting)
  • zipper measuring at least 7″
  • Ribbon/tape measuring 3″
Note:  Please read all instructions before commencing the project. Careful and accurate cutting and sewing are essential to ensure success with this project. A seam allowance of 1/4in is included throughout.

1. To assemble the exterior of the pencil case, stitch the linen strip, to Fabrics 1, 2 and 3 (as shown in photograph). Press the seams open. Topstitch 1/8 ” on both sides of each seam. 
2. Position the lining on top of the flannel rectangle. Pin the layers together, and quilt together through both layers in straight lines approx 1/2 ” apart. 




3. Position your lining facing up on your work surface. Position your zipper so that it is face up with the zipper pull on the right side and the edge of the zipper is aligned with the long edge of the lining. Position the patchwork rectangle so that the right side is facing down, and the linen strip is on the right hand side. Pin in place. Using your sewing machine and the zipper foot, stitch in place through all layers. Refer to photo.



4. Align the other long edge of the patchwork pencil case exterior, with the other side of the zipper and pin in place so that the right sides are facing. Take the other edge of the lining, fold under the zipper, and pin this to the other edge of the zipper. Refer to the photo for placement, and stitch in place. It will appear that you have two separate channels, but once it is sewn in place and turned out the right way it will look like a pencil case!



5. Open the zipper and turn the pencil case so that the lining is on the outside and it is tubular in shape. With a pin, mark the midpoint of each side. Position the zipper so that it is in the centre of each side, and pin in place. (Refer to photo).  Fold the piece of ribbon/tape in half, and position it in the middle of the pouch (linen end). Stitch along each side. Then zigzag or overlock/serge to secure. Trim ends of zipper, Turn right side out and press. 






There you have it, a useful little pencil case or pouch to pop in your handbag. 




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Comments

  1. Karin says

    January 14, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Very, very nice, thanks for this tutorial;-)

    Karin

    Reply
  2. Oops-Lah says

    January 14, 2012 at 4:48 am

    Lovely and not too difficult. I will give it a try! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  3. BLONDEDESIGN says

    January 14, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Very cute. Kxxx

    Reply
  4. KaHolly says

    January 14, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Absolutely adorable and such a great tutorial. Thanks bunches.

    Reply
  5. Terriaw says

    January 14, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Very cute pencil pouch! I’m addicted to pencil pouches so I love it. Great tutorial!

    Reply
  6. Simone de Klerk says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:41 am

    This is so pretty!!! On my list ‘to make’. And I don’t think it will be just one …
    Have a happy weekend.

    Reply
  7. Иринка says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Very cute!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    January 14, 2012 at 11:23 am

    LOVE the DS fabrics and spotted pens. I may have to give it a go…even though zippers give me hives. :o) Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Chocolate Cat says

    January 14, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Can’t wait to give these a try, would be great to have a few in the ‘present’ box! Thanks as always for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Jan says

    January 14, 2012 at 11:50 am

    So cute and a great tutorial. Love the fabrics!

    Reply
  11. Marta says

    January 14, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Veramente bello e semplice. Grazie!

    Reply
  12. Kjersti says

    January 14, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Very nice pencil pouch 🙂

    Reply
  13. 114a says

    January 14, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Looks great – nice idea. Greetings, Elvira

    Reply
  14. kakot says

    January 14, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    great tutorial, thank you! I am sure I will do it.

    Reply
  15. bubbachenille says

    January 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I make these all the time but are always different sizes because I never write the measurements down ! Thanks for this, now I can make them all the same size and yours is beautiful as always ! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Rosa says

    January 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    It`s adorable.Thanks for sharing the great tutorial!

    Reply
  17. cathquilts says

    January 14, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    oh I like the idea of making them for tissues…would be a great idea for little gifts for the girls at work come Christmas time. Even with a cute little notebook and pen.

    Reply
  18. Jen Conlon says

    January 14, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Great tutorial! You’ve been featured on the Quality Sewing Tutorials blog.

    We hand select only the best free tutorials and patterns for home sewers.

    Reply
  19. Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Cute pencil holder and I’ll have to put this in my file for the grandbabies. Thank you.

    Reply
  20. MissyMack says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Oh, what a cute little case! Love the tutorial, and the fabric is just gorgeous.

    Reply
  21. peony and co says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Les tissus sont beaux, les explications sont claires… Merci

    Reply
  22. Maureen Cracknell Handmade says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:19 am

    This is such a great tutorial!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  23. yuli-prezent says

    January 15, 2012 at 8:27 am

    I love it! It’s great! Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

    Reply
  24. Barb says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    wonderful tutorial!

    Reply
  25. Lenna Green says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Great tutorial and love your bright, funky choice of fabrics, big kids and little kids will love these.

    Reply
  26. Talin's Corner says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Great tutorial and very pretty pencil case.

    Reply
  27. Anna@MyDesignEthos says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    These are so gorgeous but I think I’d be better off making an iPad or laptop case! Unfortunately, I don’t use pencils very often anymore 🙂

    Reply
  28. Thimbleanna says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:02 am

    They’re beautiful Lisa! I can think of a ton of uses for little pouches that size – very clever!

    Reply
  29. bushes says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:47 am

    oooooh, i just LOVE this! i have been wondering where i can get a gorgeous little pouch that isn’t expensive. and i have found it! i am delighted. thank you for this stunning tutorial :o)

    Reply
  30. Shannon says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I am absolutely swooning over the red one! Thanks for the tutorial, I am pinning it! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Handmade in Israel says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:28 am

    I’ve signed up!
    What delightful pouches!

    Reply
  32. Renata's arts and crafts says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Very good tutorial and very nice presented
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  33. Nancy says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I pinned it when I first saw it and now I have made two and blogged…

    http://withthreadinhand.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-might-be-working.html

    A link back to you…

    Reply
  34. Elisabeth Secret says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    extra!!

    zapraszam do siebie, nowy post http://elisabeth-secret.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  35. Carolina says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Thanks for this tutorial, is very nice!!

    Hugs, Carola.

    Reply
  36. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Looks great girls but not big enough for all the things I take to work 🙂

    Reply
  37. Fran says

    January 21, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I love this style of pencil case with the zip opening up the middle like that! Thanks heaps for the excellent tutorial 🙂

    Reply
  38. Bela says

    January 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    One more wonderful work dear Lisa!!!!
    Thanks for sharing this!!!!
    Love, Bela

    Reply
  39. Jenny says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Looks great and such a clear tutorial

    Reply
  40. JG says

    January 25, 2012 at 9:10 am

    This is a very useful case!
    ~Judy

    Reply
  41. Farah says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Its a big WOWWW Dear L & S …
    What a cute and nice gift for kids and how perfectly you stitched and such an easy tutorial very nice… really love it …I am going to pin it…

    From
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Hope you would like to visit me
    With love
    Farah

    Reply
  42. Entre Nous says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Now if only I have not been snafooed by zippers my entire life :}

    Reply
  43. em's scrapbag says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:09 am

    This is so cute! I know DD would love one.

    Reply
  44. Kelly G says

    January 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Oh WOW – I like these! And once again you make them look so easy to do!!!!!
    Might have to just go to Spotlight today to buy some zippers to make a couple of these!
    Thanks for sharing this – and the step by step instructions too.

    Reply
  45. Sewing MAD!!! says

    February 19, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I am 12 years old and have a passion for sewing. I have been looking for a pencil case for a long time and now I have found the perfect one! It’s great in school and my friends are now asking me for ones as birthday presents! The tutorial was great thank you!

    Reply
  46. Emily @SweetlyScrapped says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Simply adorable! And I feel confident enough to try after seeing it all 🙂

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  47. Rita Esti Kusumawati says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:31 am

    this tutorial is very helpful&useful for me, love it..hugs rita 🙂

    from Indonesia http://www.thumb2felt.com

    Reply
  48. Jola says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:43 am

    The only thing I’ve ever sewed was a pillow. Do you think I could manage this one as well as a beginner?

    Have a nice day!
    http://paperdollsquared.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  49. Ely says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Ciao, ho visto le tue bellissime creazioni e mi sono aggiunta ai tuoi followers ^_^
    Se vuoi passare dal mio blog è nuovo nuovo… http://iltempodiely.blogspot.it
    Complimeti!!!

    Reply
  50. creadientje says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you for this great tutorial! I loved making mine…

    http://wp.me/pK2DW-BS

    Reply
  51. Jess @ Colorful Ones says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Thanks for the fun tutorial; and I love the fabrics you used, too! 🙂 God Bless!

    Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:00 am

    very beutiful pencil case

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:01 am

    very beutiful and nice pencil case!!!!!!!

    Reply
  54. audrey says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Thanks for this tutorial. I’ve made four pencil cases!

    Reply
  55. Karin says

    July 28, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    found your tutorial on Pinterest. Genius! I have to know though – WHERE did you get those polka dot PENS! OMG, I *NEED* some of those! Not ‘want’, but NEED! hehe 🙂

    Reply
  56. Julie B. says

    August 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    So darling! This seems a little short for pencils. Would it work if I added a couple inches to the length?

    Reply
  57. Linda Lee Steaples says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    These are so cute !!!! Love them I just need to make 3 of them in boy teen colors !!!! Thanks for the tut!!!!!!!

    Reply
  58. elnorac says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    What a fabulous little pencil case! So zakka! Will bookmark it and come back soon to sew some for a charity project. Thank you!

    Reply
  59. Kassie Groll says

    October 7, 2012 at 8:56 am

    This is so adorable! i may have to make a couple for my niece who’s finally in school.

    http://goinggreenwiththegrizls.com

    Reply
  60. Anonymous says

    October 8, 2012 at 1:05 am

    i got to say, i have seen many instructions on how to make pencil cases. However, this one looks much more appealing as well as easy!
    THANKS AnD KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

    Reply
  61. Anonymous says

    November 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    wowowowow.
    very hard to see home made pencilcases look a million dollars

    KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!

    Reply
  62. sarah says

    November 21, 2012 at 4:42 am

    Sure I will be makeing this for my 4years old. she goes to school now and likes her own pencil and eraser.
    Nice gift to make aswell

    Reply
  63. Anonymous says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I really adore this tutorial, but my problem is that I cannot get your steps from 3-5, I do not understand what you do and how you came to pickture 5.. 🙁 Please help me

    Reply
  64. Sue Niven says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Thanks for the beautiful tutorial. Stunning.

    Reply
  65. Anonymous says

    December 30, 2012 at 11:27 am

    amazing they look wonderful i think i might give it go. my two daughters would adore them.

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    super niice!i will give it a try!!!<3

    Reply
  67. Cecilia says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Lovely!!!

    Reply
  68. Ann Jorunn says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Beautiful!!

    Reply
  69. Doro von Hand zu Hand says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    a really nice pattern!

    I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!

    ♥, doro von Hand zu Hand

    Reply
  70. Handmade by Hanki says

    June 7, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Hi Lisa and Sarah, I have used your tutorial and made heaps of these cute pencil cases. Thank you so much for sharing! I have linked to your tutorial on my blog with pictures!

    Reply
  71. Effie says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Thanks for the tutorial. I made a few: http://effiemaakt.blogspot.nl/2013/06/pennenzakjes.html

    Reply
  72. MariCreations says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    It is so beautiful!!!! I would like to make it!! Thanks for your nice tutorial!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  73. AJ says

    November 23, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I made some here http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/blogtoberfest13-31-pencil-cases.html linked back to you

    Reply
  74. A Spoonful of Sugar says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Thanks Sue! They are fun to put together 🙂

    Reply
  75. Rachel Parys says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Such a great project! My 9 year old and I just finished our first one (sans stripes) and she was over the moon with it!! Thanks for such a great tutorial!!

    Reply
  76. lisa annette lee says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    This may be a stupid question: It looks like washi tape in the picture with the pencil pouch, but there is no mention of it in the directions. Did I miss something or is it just for the photos? Thanks and plan to make a couple of boy versions for my two grandsons!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      August 23, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Hi Lisa – the washi tape was just used as a styling prop for the photos. I have a growing collection and it is one of my favourite stationery products. I keep some in my pencil case but it was not used in its construction at all.

      Reply
  77. steph says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    thanks. This is the best tutorial I’ve seen. I love how you show how to line the pouch with out having an ugly raw edge on the inside (using one piece rather than 2), with clean hidden zipper edges, and no hand sewing. It is not that complicated, but somehow I could not figure this out on my own… (Obviously I’m not the only one, because many of the other people making tutorials have not figured this out either) Looking forward to making a bunch of these…. maybe taking it one step further, making some a boxy shape. Wonderful blog. What a blessing to have as mother and daughter!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Steph! It works well as a box style pouch as well. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  78. Jamie says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I just must be dense, but I don’t get the instructions very well. When you do the zipper the first go round, I get the sandwich between parts, but is the lining fabric felt up or fabric up? And then when you are sewing the 2nd zipper piece, the lining fabric is being sewn to the zipper, but on which side (the same side as the outside fabric?) I’m really confused! Tried it both ways, and still can’t get it to turn out correctly.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 8, 2014 at 10:56 am

      Hi Jamie – Sorry I am not exactly sure what you mean. When you sew the lining, it will be on the bottom side of the zipper (which is the opposite side of the zipper that the front of the pouch is sewn too). The photos in the tutorial show the assembly method. Good luck!

      Reply
  79. liz says

    November 17, 2014 at 1:34 am

    Hello.
    When i made this item i had an issue with my needle jamming on the zipper with i sewed the ends. Can guidance how i can prevent this?

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Liz – you just have to make sure you avoid sewing on the metal parts of the zipper as that will break your needle or cause your machine to jam. You just have to position the zipper so that this doesn’t occur. Alternatively use a slightly longer zipper and shorten it so that there are no metal components at the base of the zipper. (If you google “how to shorten a zipper” there are lots of excellent tutorials with photos to guide you through). Hope this helps.

      Reply
  80. Rose says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Such a beautiful pencil case and easy tutorial .. thank u so much .. 😀

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      December 21, 2014 at 7:27 am

      Thanks for stopping by Rose! Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas.

      Reply
  81. Monica says

    May 23, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Qué lindas las telas y qué lindo trabajo, gracias por el tutorial.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      May 23, 2015 at 7:22 am

      🙂 Monica

      Reply
  82. Shelley says

    July 8, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Love the pencil case but had trouble with the instructions when it said to put the ribbon on the one area & sew along each side, when it should have said sew each end area. I know I am probably the only person out there who didn’t understand what was meant but clearer directions would be great. It’s a darling project though.!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 8, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks for your feedback Shelley. I try and be clear in my free tutorials with lots of photos to highlight each step. I am sorry you had trouble following the instructions.

      Reply
  83. Karen says

    September 19, 2016 at 5:53 am

    No matter how I sew my little pouches, the little tabs at the end of the zippers always come out bulky and not so nice. Not sure why. I’ve tried pushing them toward the outer fabric, then towards the inner fabric. Either way, it looks pinched. I even trimmed the bulk of the zippers a little but that didn’t help either. Any ideas? Thanks!

    Reply
  84. anu malik says

    October 10, 2016 at 11:18 am

    very nice i like this i wiil make this surely

    Reply
  85. Barbra says

    February 9, 2017 at 12:10 am

    Nice pencil case. Can this be topstitched along the zipper?

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:03 am

      Certainly Barbra! Topstitching can always be added if desired.

      Reply
  86. Marga says

    March 10, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Precioso .
    Felicitzciones desde España.

    Reply

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