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Simple Pencil Case With Zip | Printable Sewing Pattern

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Debbie Shore's zipped pouch opens up wide so that you can easily see your pens and pencils.

Perfect for storing pens and pencils, this simple pouch project zips up into a rectangular case for easy transportation and storage. Why not make a pouch to store your sewing haberdashery and threads when on the move, too? I'm often asked for sewing projects to make for boys, and this would be a perfect gift, made from canvas or denim. Use a non-directional print or plain fabric. I’ve used fusible fleece (Vlieseline H640) to stabilise my fabric, but any medium-weight interfacing will suffice – try Decovil Light from Vlieseline to give a crisper finish to the pencil case.

Finished size when closed: 2½ x 2½ x 9½in (6.5 x 6.5 x 24cm)

Note: use a ¼in (5mm) seam allowance

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You will need:

Equipment

• Sewing machine and standard foot 
• Zipper foot  
• Hand-sewing needle 
• Matching thread 
• Fabric shears 
• Optional: fabric clips 

Materials

• 16 x 16in (40.5 x 40.5cm) of outer fabric 
• 18 x 16in (46 x 40.5cm) of lining fabric 
• 12 x 16in (30.5 x 40.5cm) of interfacing or wadding/batting: I used Vlieseline H640 
• 18in (46cm) zip in a coordinating or contrasting colour 
• 8in (20.5cm) of 1/8in (3mm) wide ribbon to trim the zip pull 

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