A pencil case is not just a school attribute, but a useful thing that will help organize your work space. You can put pens, pencils, markers, erasers, rulers, sharpeners and other office supplies in it. So that you or your child can have an exclusive pencil case, you can sew it yourself.
Handmade is a fashion trend that has been gaining momentum lately. A pencil case is a stylish accessory that every student needs. It is not difficult to sew, and the process of making it can become an exciting game, especially if you involve your child in it. Let him talk about his desires, choose the fabric he likes, or simply think through the design.
Children, unfortunately, are often not particularly attentive, so they lose or even completely forget their pencil cases with pens and pencils. Also, office supplies quickly stain pencil cases, rendering them unusable. If you don’t use them, your backpacks and bags will get dirty. In view of all this, it makes sense to bring one great idea to life. We're talking about creating a pencil case out of paper with your own hands. Moreover, it will not be just some useful craft. The fact is that such a pencil case can also be used as a bookmark. It turns out that this is a 2-in-1 thing. Funny faces of animals or cartoon characters drawn on it will give the craft a special brightness and also make its use more enjoyable.
What do you need to create a paper pencil case?
All you need is a square of paper, glue and markers.
Advice
A small pencil case is quite suitable for two or three, that is, several pens or pencils, and even a first grade student can create it.
To create a pencil case with your own hands, you need to take a square sheet of paper. For example, with dimensions of 17x17 centimeters. The most important thing here is that the paper is as thick as possible. A pencil case made from too thin paper will not have time to wear out, but will simply fall apart. A square sheet of paper should be folded in half, then unfolded and each side folded towards the center, where there is a fold. The corner of the paper on the right is folded to the first vertical fold, and the corner on the other side must be folded, respectively, to the 2nd vertical fold. After folding the paper, you will see that it turns out to be a pencil case. Next, you need to glue the corner on the back side - this will help the pencil case not to open.
It would be nice to draw the face of some animal on the finished product or color it according to your taste. Now pens, pencils and even a ruler won’t get lost, and they won’t stain your backpack or bag. In addition, such a pencil case can easily be used as a bookmark!
To create a complex pencil case you will need scissors, a stationery knife, a cardboard cylinder, fabric, a zipper, thread with a needle and a pencil. The stages of making a pencil case are extremely simple. The cylinder is cut into 2 parts. One will be longer, and the second will be shorter. Next, the bottom of the cylinder is traced onto cardboard and fabric. You need to cut 2 circles from it. And 2 more mugs should be made of cardboard. Next, the cylinder is wrapped in fabric, but so that a little of it remains at the edge. From the edges of the material, the distance along the height of the short part of the cylinder is marked, then a cut is made. You need to sew a zipper between the long and short pieces of fabric. Next, the resulting piece of material is folded lengthwise, leaving the front side on the inside, after which everything is stitched along the edge. The result is a cover. The short and long cylinders are inserted into it, matching them with the lock. And circles made of cardboard, as well as fabric, are placed up and down. You need to put a cotton pad between them, this will make the pencil case soft and voluminous. The fabric circle is sewn to the cover, then it is removed and turned right side out. After that, it is put back on the cylinder and everything is glued.
The part of the case where the disc was is cut off. You need to cut out this circle with a stationery knife. Next, a rectangle is cut out of thick cardboard and placed inside the case. Then take the required size of fabric cut, wrap it around cardboard and secure it with glue. You can also print out some interesting, colorful cover and stick it on your pencil case.
Conclusion:
A school pencil case is a useful and, alas, often faulty accessory. It should be in the arsenal of every schoolchild. You can make it from paper in many different ways. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time fiddling around, you can make it from a disc box.
Making a pencil case out of paper with your own hands
Paper pencil case
The popularity of hands made is gaining momentum. The Internet is full of patterns for all kinds of handbags, backpacks, and cosmetic bags. But true needlewomen strive for absolutely all of their items to be exclusive. And in this master class you will learn how to sew a pencil case with your own hands.
For work we will need:
The main fabric for the pencil case is linen or cotton (38.1 x 43.2 cm);
fabric for overlays of the same size;
batting (25.4 x 43.2 cm);
tourniquet (about 115 cm);
zipper (approx. 40 cm).
The pencil case pattern is here:
zipper-pencil-case-pattern.pdf (downloads: 2172)
The photographs show the sequence and method of action very well.
We will make an embossed pencil case. To do this, apply a random pattern to the main fabric (make sure that the contours can be easily washed off later).
We fasten the fabric and batting and quilt it.
We wash off the contours with a spray bottle.
This is what the outside of the pencil case will look like.
Now let's create a frame for the zipper.
This is what the frame looks like from the front and back.
We make restraints by sewing the main fabric and the lining back to back.
Attach the face of the stopper to the underside of the fastener frame.
We use bias tape to trim the edges of the pencil case.
We make cuts on the folds so that the fabric does not bulge when we turn the penade inside out.
Now we sew the outer and inner parts of the pencil case and the lining. We sew them face to face so that the seams are not visible. Then we'll turn it out.
Fasten and stitch one side.
We decorate the second side in the same way, leaving an unstitched section.
Sewing a pencil case is quite simple and quick - it will take you no more than 1 hour, the main thing is if you have the desire;).
2. So, for work we will need:
Disappearing fabric marker, either chalk or soap
Tweezers or sushi stick
Tape or Velcro
Fabric (I used 3 types of fabric - cotton)
Non-woven fabric for applique (if you want to make the pencil case tougher, you can duplicate the fabric with non-woven fabric)
3. To create a pencil case, we need 3 rectangles of the same size (one is the front fabric of the pencil case, the second is the inner fabric and the third is the fabric for the pockets). We form their size based on what we will store in it and in what quantity. I started from a set of pencils (their length = 18 cm), which contained 12 pieces. Thus, the width of the rectangle = 30 cm (12 pencils x 2.5 cm (width of each hole) = 30 cm)) + 1 cm for seam allowances on each side. Totalrectangle width = 32 cm.
We determine its length. As mentioned, the length of the pencils is 18 cm. To this we add 1-2 cm + 1 cm for seam allowances on each side. Total rectangle height = 21 cm.
4. For rigidity, I duplicated the front fabric of the pencil case with non-woven fabric for appliqué.
5. We fold the fabric for the pockets in half with the wrong side inward, iron it and fasten it to the inner fabric of the pencil case, to its front part.
6. We use a marker to make markings for the pockets and draw lines using a ruler, the distance between which is 2.5 cm.
7. Sew strictly along the lines:
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9. We sew ribbons (2 pieces, their length = the width of the rectangle) to the inner fabric. We first fasten the ribbons with pins to the middle of the front side of the fabric (in my case, I pinned the ribbons on both sides, but it would have been more correct to do it on only one). Or, instead of tapes, you can glue Velcro or sew buttons at the very end.
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11. We fold the outer and inner fabrics with the right sides facing each other and fasten with pins:
12. We sew down the parts, leaving a small opening of 3-4 cm on the side for turning inside out:
13. We cut off the fabric at the corners of the part:
14. We turn the pencil case inside out, carefully iron it and sew up the opening with a hidden seam (or you can seal it with textile glue):
15. The pencil case is ready! :)
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Didn’t they lie scattered at the bottom of the backpack, but did they lie neatly folded with the child? Find out in our master class with photos on sewing a school pencil case.
Back to school. This means that they will again be piled up on the table, in a backpack, or scattered throughout the apartment. But ? A bright one will help with this; it will be a pleasure to put all the pens in it. Such a cool school pencil case will be another way in the classroom.
To sew a school pencil case from fabric with your own hands, you will need:
Step 1. From each type of fabric for the inside and front of the school pencil case, cut 2 rectangles measuring 24 cm x 14 cm. You should have 4 small rectangles of fabric.
Step 2. Once the rectangles of fabric are ready, grab the zipper. Place one piece of fabric for the inside of the pencil case (in this case, black and white striped fabric) in front of you, right side up. Attach the zipper to the edge of the fabric with the zipper facing up.
Step 3. Then place one piece of fabric on top of the zipper, which will be the front part of the pencil case, pattern down. Pin the zipper together with two pieces of fabric using sewing pins.
Step 4. Start stitching the fabric along this edge of the zipper where the two pieces of fabric are attached. When you get close to where the zipper is, stop sewing, tie the thread, and move the zipper out of the way, unzipping it. Then sew everything all the way down. Turn the pieces of fabric so that the right side is facing you. After flashing it should look like this:
Step 5. Now you have to do the same on the other side of the zipper. Turn the fabric with the end of the zipper facing you. Take two other pieces of fabric. Place the fabric for the outer part of the pencil case with the pattern down, and on top of it place another piece of fabric for the inside of the pencil case, with the front side facing you. On top of these two pieces of fabric, place the two to which the zipper is already sewn. So the fabric for the inside is on the inside, and the fabric for the outside is on either side of the inside (one part facing you, the other facing down).
Sew along the zipper, sandwiching the stitching side of the zipper between the two pieces of fabric underneath.
Step 6. Now take your pencil case fabric and place it so that the right sides of the main (outer) fabric are touching each other and the inner fabric is on the outside.
Sew along the long, raw edge at the bottom.
Step 7 Then fold the pieces of fabric from which you are sewing a school pencil case so that the zipper is in the center. Make sure all your layers are flat inside.
Step 8 Open the zipper halfway. Sew each of the raw short sides. You're stitching the ends of the zipper as well, so just make sure it zips up properly and everything moves when you stitch it.
Now make the side corners in the school pencil case with your own hands. To do this, take one of the four corners and flatten it with your fingers to form a triangle with just a side seam going straight into the center of your triangle. Sew along the base of the triangle and then cut off the sharp end. Do this on all 4 corners.
Turn the finished pencil case right side out and let your child fill it with their school supplies.
Now you know how to quickly sew a comfortable pencil case for a child from fabric with your own hands. Such a wonderful pencil case can become not only an organizer for a child’s stationery and other school supplies, but also a wonderful cosmetic bag for a mother, sister or grandmother. All that remains is to choose the appropriate fabric.