If you need a new pencil case and are in the mood to make some crafts, try making your own pencil case! Making a pencil case can be a fun project to get a unique and personal pencil case that you can take anywhere. In a few easy steps you can make a pencil case that fits your needs.
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Method 1 of 5: Pencil Case
Step 1. Prepare a box
Look for plastic boxes large enough for pencils, pens, and other office supplies, especially from recycling bins. Wet tissue containers are usually large enough to make a pencil case.
Make sure you wash and rinse the selected container thoroughly before proceeding
Step 2. Remove all labels
Remove all labels attached to the container. Use a butter knife if you need a helping hand.
Step 3. Create a new label
Cut a new label from a sheet of construction paper. You can channel your creativity or simply create a rectangular label that fits the size of a pencil case. Glue the construction paper label to the box using glue.
If you want, you can use the old label as an example of the new label. Trace the old label shape on the construction paper and cut it out for the pencil case
Step 4. Decorate your box
Use decorative paper, stickers, markers, or handmade designs to spice up the look of pencil contacts. Use glue or other adhesive to attach your decorations.
Step 5. Fill the pencil case
Include all your pencils, pens, highlighters, and other school supplies. Your pencil case is ready!
Method 2 of 5: Zippered Bag Pencil Case
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
For this project, you will need a sturdy plastic sandwich bag with a sliding zipper and a puncher. Choose a plastic bag that can hold all the pencils, pens, erasers, and other items you want to store.
Step 2. Mark the bottom of the bag
The bottom of the pouch is the non-zipped side. To make the holes in the correct places, spread the bag in the binder, near the clamp. After that, mark the two holes in the bag so that they are aligned with the binder clamp.
Mark the dots near the edge of the bag, about 1.5 cm from the edge of the bag
Step 3. Make a hole in the bottom of the bag
Use a hole punch to make two holes in the marked area.
Step 4. Reinforce the holes made
This step is optional, but if you want your pencil case to last longer, it's a good idea to make the holes reinforced. You can do this with reinforcement labels sold in stationary stores. This label is a circular sticker that is affixed around the hole to prevent it from tearing and falling off. Attach reinforcing labels on all sides of the plastic bag holes.
Step 5. Attach the pencil case to your binder
Put all the pens and pencils in the pencil case and your job is done!
Method 3 of 5: Felt Fabric Pencil Case
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
For this method, you will need felt, embroidery thread, a needle with a large eye or a sewing machine, buttons, and scissors.
Step 2. Spread the felt
First, cut the felt to a size of 6.5 x 45 cm. Lay the cut fabric so that it stretches vertically (the wide side is up).
Step 3. Hold the felt
Fold the bottom of the felt to a length of 15 cm.
Step 4. Thread the thread into the needle
Pass the embroidery thread through your pinhole. Knot both ends of the thread approximately 1.5 cm from the end of the thread.
Step 5. Use a single-thread chain stitch (running stitch) on both sides of the fabric
To make a chain stitch, perform the following steps:
- Start by inserting the needle behind the bottom corner of the fabric, near the crease.
- Pull the thread forward. Continue to thread the needle and thread from the front and back of the fabric in a straight line.
- Each stitch should be spaced more or less evenly, approximately 0.5 cm.
- Finish by tying a knot at the back. If so, cut off the excess thread.
- Repeat on the other side.
Step 6. Use a sewing machine, if possible
If you want, you can use a sewing machine instead of sewing manually.
Step 7. Mark the dots on the buttons
Fold the "tongue" of the fabric forward to close the pencil case. Make a pencil mark about 1.5 cm from the bottom of the tongue in front of the pencil case.
Step 8. Attach the buttons
Place the button on the front of the pencil case just above the mark you made. The bottom of the button should touch the pencil mark.
- Before sewing buttons, it's a good idea to make buttonholes in the felt to strengthen the buttons. Thread the needle through the bottom of the felt until it comes out, then continue sewing in and back out until you make a small "x" where the button will be attached.
- Sew the button by placing the button over the "x" and threading the needle through the buttonhole and through the felt, one at a time.
- Increase the strength of your button by pulling the needle through the bottom of the fabric, wrapping all the stitches under the button, then pulling it back through the felt.
Step 9. Make holes for the buttons
Use sharp scissors to cut the buttonholes in the tongue of the pencil case. Button the pencil case shut, and your job is done!
You can prevent the buttonhole from unraveling and expanding by sewing around the hole or gluing the edges of the hole. Try looking for a type of glue called Fray Check that is manufactured specifically for this purpose
Method 4 of 5: Seamless Roll Felt Fabric Pencil Case
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You'll need scissors, 0.5 m of felt, leather cord, a utility knife (such as an X-Acto), a ruler, cleanable fabric marker or tailor's chalk.
Step 2. Cut the felt
Cut the felt until it measures 22 x 82 cm. Lay the felt on your workspace so that it stretches horizontally.
Step 3. Draw a line on the felt
Use fabric marker or tailor's chalk and make 24 marks along the long side of the fabric.
- Start by marking a line 2.5 cm from the wide side of the fabric, and 7.5 cm from the long side of the fabric, starting at the top left corner.
- Draw a line 1.5 cm long with a distance of 1.5 cm between the lines.
Step 4. Make all the dashes
Make an identical line of line markings below the first line. Copy these markings on the underside of the fabric.
- As above, start making marks at 2.5 cm from the wide side and 7.5 cm from the long side (bottom) of the fabric.
- This row of identical stripes is 1.5 cm below the previously created row of markings.
Step 5. Make nicks on the felt
Use a utility knife to make incisions in the marks you have made.
Step 6. Make a hole for the pencil case string
Make a 2.5 cm hole near one of the wide sides of the fabric and about 11.5 cm from the top (long side) of the fabric.
Step 7. Attach the leather strap
Fold the rope in half and thread this folded end through the hole. When it comes out, make a knot at the end of the rope so it doesn't come off the fabric.
Step 8. Insert the pencil into the gap of the nick you made
Since you are making 24 strokes, your pencil case can hold up to 24 pencils.
Step 9. Roll up your pencil case starting at the unattached end
When you do, wrap your coils with leather straps so they don't open.
Method 5 of 5: Roll Pencil Case Wrapped in Ribbon
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need two types of fabric 1 meter wide, needle and thread, scissors, cleanable fabric marker or tailor's chalk, and ribbon.
Step 2. Cut a large rectangle out of two different fabrics
The size is as desired, as long as it is rectangular. Usually, a size of 17.5 x 30 cm is sufficient.
Step 3. Sew the two rectangular sheets together
Make sure the side of one of the fabrics (the one that doesn't have a pattern) is facing out, and sew the edges of the two pieces of fabric together so that they come together. Leave one of the edges unstitched, then turn the inside out.
Step 4. Cut another piece of fabric
Make it the same size as the first rectangle. For example, if your first rectangle measures 17.5 x 30 cm, then this new piece of fabric must also measure 17.5 x 30 cm.
Step 5. Sew a new sheet of fabric to the original rectangle
First, fold this new rectangle in half with the patterned sides on the outside. After that, sew the folded edge of the fabric with the edge of the first rectangle.
- The new fold of fabric (which is now in the center of the rectangle) should be left uncovered.
- You can select the side of the fabric you want to apply the new fabric to. Choose the color combination that appeals to you the most.
Step 6. Sew the line for the pencil pouch
Sew a plumb line that joins the two long sides of the new fabric and is parallel to the width. Leave a distance of 5 cm for each line. This is where your pencils will be tucked in and stored.
- You will need to mark the fabric at 5 cm intervals before using a fabric marker or tailor's chalk.
- You can strengthen the stitch by sewing it twice so that you repeat the path in the first stitch.
Step 7. Attach the tape
Sew ribbon to the outside of one side of the pencil case, which is behind the side of the pencil pouches. Place the ribbon in the center of the edge of the pencil case. Sew neatly along the edges of the ribbon and pencil case.
Step 8. Put in all your school supplies
Roll it up and tie it closed with a ribbon.
Step 9. Done
Tips
- You should always be careful when using sharp objects such as scissors, needles and knives.
- All of the above techniques can be combined with your creativity. Decorate the pencil case as you wish!
