How to Make a Personalized Hybrid Pencil Pouch: Design House Digital

How to Make a Personalized Hybrid Pencil Pouch

August 30, 2010

I have been in love with office and school supplies all my life so when I saw Jen Allyson’s September Kit, I just had to have that lined paper. I’ll show you how to make a personalized pencil pouch just in time for back to school. *disclaimer, I am not a seamstress, I’ve never had sewing lessons. I’ve taught myself by reading patterns, reading tutorials so there may be a different or better way to construct the pouch but this is what worked for me if you have any additional tips, I’d love to hear them! Let’s get started!

I started with Jen Allyson’s Design 365 September Kit:

Print on photo transfer paper according to package directions:

Iron design on to fabric. I used plain canvas because I love the look and it’s inexpensive!

Trim edges of fabric as needed.

Machine baste top seam where zipper will go. (straight stitch with a long stitch length)

This is when I figured out I needed to cut the front and back into separate pieces because I would not be able to sew the zipper on.

Press open top seam with press cloth. (iron may damage design with out cloth)

Place and pin zipper in place. I used a 7 inch white zipper.

Use a zipper foot and sew zipper in place.

Put wrong sides together and stitch around 3 edges.

Trim close to seam. I used pinking shears to minimize fraying.

Remove basting, unzip and turn pouch inside out.

Stitch another seam around 3 sides.

Turn right side out again.

I hand stitched an American Crafts crocheted flower next to my name.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, I sure am loving my little pencil pouch! If you have any questions or other sewing tips, I’d love to hear those in the comments. Thanks for stopping by!