The Only Pocket Pencil Case You’ll Ever Need to Sew!
We’ve all been there: carrying a bulky pouch but still struggling to find that one specific pen at the bottom.
That’s exactly why I designed this wide-opening zipper pouch with handy front and back pockets!
Whether you use it as a classic school pencil case, a travel makeup bag, or a compact sewing kit holder, you’ll love how organized it keeps you.
Check out the simple breakdown below and see how quickly this lovely pouch comes together!
The finished measurements of this Pencil Case with Cute Pockets are approximately
21㎝(8¼″) W × 10㎝(4″) H × 7㎝(2¾″) D.
21㎝(8¼″) W × 10㎝(4″) H × 7㎝(2¾″) D.
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◆ Front panel
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Outer layer
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Lining
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Fusible fleece
◆ Pocket panel
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Outer layer
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Lining
① 22㎝ × 26.5㎝ (8¾″ × 10½″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Others
① Zipper_seam allowance excluded 30㎝(11⅞″)
① 4㎝(1⅝″) Wide bias tape 135㎝(53⅜″)
Place the wrong sides of the pocket outer and lining fabrics together and basting around the edges.
Place the right side of the bias tape along the upper and lower curves.
Fold the bias tape twice and sew it in place.
Place the wrong sides of the main outer and lining fabrics together and basting around the edges.
Place the right side of the bias tape along the edge and sew, then fold the bias tape twice and stitch it down.
Place the pocket fabric on top of the main outer fabric and basting around the edges, excluding the pocket opening.
Place the right side of the zipper against the upper inside of the main fabric and sew.
Place the other right side of the zipper against the lower inside of the main fabric and sew.
Sew both side edges of the folded pouch from the bottom up to 7㎝(2¾″) only.
Turn it inside out, fold both corners, and sew a length of 7㎝(2¾″) on both sides.
All done! We hope you enjoy creating your own wonderful piece.
And be sure to check out the [Sewingtimes YouTube channel] for more creative projects.
And be sure to check out the [Sewingtimes YouTube channel] for more creative projects.
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