DIY Pencil Pouch

Hello! Today we're making a DIY pencil pouch. Since this project requires a sewing machine, it's a bit more complicated than my other posts. You will need:

• fabric or your choice (the thicker the better)
• scissors
• pencil
• zipper at least 12 inches long
• pins
• iron

First, cut your fabric into one 10"x7" piece. 

Then, pin your zipper face-down onto the top of the long side of fabric. Make sure you have at least an inch of the zipper on both sides of the fabric.

Sew the zipper to the fabric with a sewing machine.

Next, fold the rectangle of fabric in half lengthwise, with the right sides of the fabric facing each other. Pin the edge of the fabric to the top of the zipper.

Sew the other side of the fabric in place, then turn it inside out. Iron the fabric so the zipper is in the middle. Make sure the fabric is creased when you iron it.

Open the zipper all the way down, and sew the zipper in for added durability. This is called a top stitch.

Flip everything inside out again. Using the creases, tuck the edges into themselves. Open the zipper halfway and pin the edges down to keep the new shape in place.

After that, sew the ends of the pencil pouch down. Make sure to go slowly, or else your needle will break.

Cut the ends of the zipper off, flip it inside out again, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

Although this DIY was a bit more complicated than usual, it was worth it to make. It is great to use at school, at home, or even as a gift! It's super fun to play with different patterns of fabric. I really hope you try this one!

Until next week,

-Vasti