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Home » Let’s Sew 24 – How to Make a Simple Pencil Pouch

Let’s Sew 24 – How to Make a Simple Pencil Pouch

February 9, 2013 by Nanny Leave a Comment

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Today we are going to use that piece of fabric left over from the Library Tote to make a matching Pencil Pouch.

What you need:
The fabric piece
A 8″ or 20 cm zip to match

Let’s Sew!

From the fabric cut a rectangle 10″ x 11″ – this can vary ( my 3 half metre pieces have all been different sizes after straightening!!) but I found this to be a good size.  The 11″ is the length and the 10″ folded in half is the depth.

From the scraps cut 4 pieces 3″ x 2″

Take the zip and trim the ends back to the metal.

Take 2 of the small pieces and lay them either side of the zip, right sides facing and all edges matching.

Sew down the sides of the zip, across the zip (the metal is outside in the seam allowance) and down the other side.  Trim one side of the seam to remove some bulk. Trim corners.

Pull the fabric back over and press.

Open the zip and repeat the process on the open end.  It is a good idea to pin the ends to keep them together.

Pull the fabric back over and press.

Take the large fabric and place the zip, upside down on top of the fabric.  Using your zip foot, starting at the edge, stitch down the side of the zip.

Repeat on the other side.  If you need to pull the zip tab back, leave the needle down and raise the Pressure Foot.
Trim the seam allowance back.

I am now using my 1/4″ foot and, with the zip open, I am sewing through one of the open ends.
Sew down the side of the zip the 1/4″ from the edge.  Repeat on the other side of the zip.

This is the wrong side – no raw edges

and the right side
Open the zip and with wrong sides together, sew down the side seams.  Trim and turn to the inside, roll, press and stitch (French Seam)
Close the zip and there you have it!
Well done!

A perfect companion for the Library Tote!

Let’s See how many we can make!  Let’s See lot’s of smiles on those little faces!!

Until next time
Nanny xx

 

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