Want a pencil case that can hold a 12" ruler, a notebook, your phone and more?
Look no further than my Back To School Pencil Case tutorial.
Disclosure/Disclaimer:
Simply Chic fabric was supplied by Benartex at no cost to mbCD, all other materials are my own. In all other respects, this post is for informational purposes only and no payment or commission is received on click-throughs to links shared.
The Back To School Pencil Case is made wide enough to hold a 12" ruler and a notepad up to 5-5/8" wide alongside just about anything else you might need on your first day Back To School. It also has a separate zippered front pocket to hold your spare change and even your phone!
Want to make one?
This tute is also now available here on my own made by ChrissieD Blog 😃
The main pencil case size is 6-5/8" tall by 13" wide with a zippered front pocket and optional D-ring tab.
For this sample, I've used Anna Stuart's Simply Chic fabric collection for Benartex.
Oooh, did you spot the satchel in the last photo? I'm working on a pattern for the satchel right now, you can see more photos of how it looks here in this blog post.
Don't forget - if you want to make your own Back To School Pencil Case,
and here's the link again to my tute on my own made by ChrissieD blog.
Sharing Your Makes
If you make a Back To School Pencil Case using my pattern I'd love to know. You can share pics with me via the following links and using hashtags #mbCD and #madebyChrissieD.
Featured on
Clicking on an image will take you to a new page of crafty goodness :)
Disclosure/Disclaimer:
Simply Chic fabric was supplied by Benartex at no cost to mbCD, all other materials are my own. In all other respects, this post is for informational purposes only and no payment or commission is received on click-throughs to links shared.
Click to follow Chris Dodsley of made by ChrissieD on Bloglovin'
Linky Parties This post may be linked to some great Linky Parties, always a great source of inspiration too. If you click through to my 'Fave Linky Parties' page you can see where I like to share my work.
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
Very cute pencil case! churcae(at)auburn(dot)edu
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! I love the outside pocket and will be making some of these for my daughters and granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteTHank you CHrissie. I love that it holds so many necessary tools and I'll be stitching one up for a 9yoa whom has a Sept birthday.
ReplyDeleteYoure tutorial is precise, easy to follow and the pictures are appreciated.
Reading about your Satchel too...that is truly roomy.
schimmel(dot)db(at)gmail(dot)com
Your tutorial was very detailed and should be easy to follow. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, Chris. Good detail pictures. The design looks functional and versatile and I can see why you fell for the fabrics! Thanks for sharing! (janeherbst at roadrunner.com).
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this cute pencil case with us.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great project and fabulous tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGinger
Samiam4321@aol.com
Thanks just the size I need lovely fabric
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this tutorial at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. My kids love pencil cases with more than one zipper, so this is just perfect! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteHi, just a quick note to let you know I've featured this post today here: http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/09/the-really-crafty-link-party-33-featured-posts.html
DeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for the feature Teresa, I really appreciate it. I've given you a shoutout also here on my facebook page - Chris :D
DeleteSo adorable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love a 2 pocket pencil case, at least I did, some 30 plus years ago when I was at school! Pinning because you just never know when you might need to make a fancy new pencil case.
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring the tute on your facebook page, Julia. Your review of my tute there is very kind. My tutes are always lengthy but I know the photo walkthroughs and tips are a great confidence boost for newbies to a technique, I like to share the same way as I do when I'm teaching in the classroom. Thanks so much, Chris :D
DeleteI was thinking cute floral fabric, but the cherries are like the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant ideas and love the idea of the 2 pockets
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric and a great tutorial too
ReplyDelete