During the month of June, I am going to do a Tutorial a week and hope you will enjoy my offerings. Next week will be a surface design tutorial. I can't wait.
Months ago, I made this case along with this larger zippered case. Today's tutorial features the simple pencil case. Hopefully, I will get to the larger pencil case too. I hope you enjoy.
1. Satin Stitch the top edge of the 51/2"x4" square.
2. Satin Stitch the one end of the 2 3/4" quilted square.
3. Pin long piece (the flap) to the outer upper edge of the larger square. Satin stitch in place.
4. Fold this 'L' shape piece in half, wrong side together.
5. Straight stitch sew outer edge of folded area. Remove from machine. Trim threads.
6. With the flap opened up, satin stitch entire piece. I suggest you satin stitch the entire piece 2 or 3 times to ensure coverage of the raw edges of your pencil case.
7. Fold the flap down so case measures 6 3/4". Pin.
8. Sew a fold in the top most edge of the flap at 1/8".
If an elastic closure sounds good to you, tuck the elastic 1" below the top edge of the fold during step 4 of this tutorial. I used ribbon in my first pencil case and wish I had used elastic.
You may choose to whip stitch embroider your satin stitched edges which is my preference, it is neater and conceal the raw edges better. Beside which, you should love on your pencil case and it should be as purdy as you are! Whenever I take my pencil case out of my bag, I get lots of compliments.
You may use this pattern to your hearts content in any way you choose. A link back to my blog http://www.melanietesta.com/mtype would be appreciated.
I have also uploaded this tutorial as a PDF to make download and printing easier for you. The difference between the two is the fact that Word reformats the images and so they appear smaller. Enjoy.
NOW I know what to do with my batik samples, if only I can get my sewing machine to cooperate! Thanks!
Thank you!!! Pretty pencil pouch. Now I'll really be organized.;-)
GREAT little project Melly!!! THANKS!
This pencil case is great! I love your tutorials. I can't wait to see what you do next!
This is like a present in the mailbox!
Oh this looks like so much fun! I just have to try it-thanks so much for sharing it. Have a Blessed week.
Thank you, this looks like it will make yet another distraction for me. Looking forward to the surface design one.
Melanie,
This is soooo awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
I am off to make one.
Love it.
Alma
I have enjoyed visiting your blog and watching the videos.
I had great fun this weekend making one of your pencil cases. I created a flickr account where you can view it http://www.flickr.com/photos/49909481@N04/. You are such an inspiring person! Thank you very much. I love reading your blog and all the comments that go with it.
Suzanne
Melanie, thank you for this great idea, I have been busy painting and stencilling on fabric and now I have made one of your pencil cases with a piece of my own fabric and it has turned out very cute, I can't wait for your next tutorial. Please know how much I enjoy your blog, also your book which I refer to often, and I'm always telling people to go check out your stuff so even here in New Zealand your fame is spreading! Thanks for all your inspiration Di
I will definitely try this out!