Handy-Handle Jumbo Pencil Case – Easy Beginner Sewing
Let’s sew a roomy pencil case with a comfortable carry handle that makes on-the-go crafting and studying a breeze.
This tutorial walks you through fabric cutting, zipper installation, and neat finishing so beginners can follow with confidence.
The inside fits lots of pens, a small ruler, washi tape, even scissors—perfect for school, studio, or travel.
You’ll see how interfacing keeps the shape crisp and how fabric choices instantly change the vibe.
Watch the video alongside this post for a smooth, step-by-step experience.
The finished measurements of this pencil case are approximately
20㎝(8″) W × 7㎝(2¾″) H × 5㎝(2″) D.
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◆ Main Panel
① 30㎝ × 25㎝ (11⅞″ × 9⅞″) Outer layer
① 30㎝ × 25㎝ (11⅞″ × 9⅞″) Lining
① 28㎝ × 23㎝ (11⅛″ × 9⅛″) Fusible fleece
◆ Handle
① 17㎝ × 7㎝ (6¾″ × 2¾″) Outer layer
① 15㎝ × 2.5㎝ (6″ × 1″) Fusible fleece
◆ Others
① 30㎝ (11⅞″) Zipper
① Double fold bias tape 45㎝ (17¾″)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern.
Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
Place and sew the handles 5㎝(2″) apart.
Split the zipper.
With assembled outer layer right side up, center zipper right side facing down along top edge.
Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1㎝(3/8″) seam allowance.
Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1㎝(3/8″) seam allowance.
Turn it right side out and attach the zipper pull.
And then turn the pouch wrong side out.
Place the zipper center.
Match the both sides and sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed.
Sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Cover the seam allowance with bias tape, and sew.
You are finished!!!
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