Dont know how to use a sewing machine?
Make a hand sewn pencil case with a few supplies in under 10 minutes.
Its REALLY easy and anyone can do it!
Ill walk you through it.
Youre going to be cutting felt and handsewing.
Can you believe its already time to start talking aboutback to school crafts?
In four simple steps!
Youre going to print out the pattern and cut, then sew on the buttons.
Youll punch holes for the buttons, then fold it all together.
If youre ready to begin, lets dive in!
Gather These Supplies
Print Out the Pattern and Cut
1.
Print out the Free Easy Pencil Case Pattern and use it to cut the wool felt.
you might use pins to hold the paper in place if it’s crucial that you.
It also comes in more fun colors!
you could get similar in thefabricsection of the craft store, typically.
Sew on the Buttons
2.
Hand sew buttons on the designated spots.
When you snag the buttons, consider choosing something that is a little raised called a shank button.
This is because youre going to be overlapping felt onto the button.
Punch the Holes
3.
Cut out the holes designated on the template with either a 1/4 strong hole punch or by hand.
Youd have to be pretty good with scissors, but you could use a craft knife.
Note: ensure not to cut the holes too big!
But if it happens, you’re able to use thistutorial.
Fold the Pencil Case Together
4.
Fold flaps in and button in place.
So super easy, right?
To retrieve your pencils from the pouch, youll simply open one end.
you’re free to make a bunch of these to keep different types of pencils and pencils organized!
Plus its so easy to size just right.
Thanks for letting me share this Easy Pencil Case with you all!
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