Back To School Project
Pen And Pencil Case
Rectangle Size 9 1/12 x 5 1/12 inches
7 inch zipper
Thread
1. Cut out 2 pieces of fabric to a rectangle shape of measurements 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
2. Zigzag around the edges, either folded down about 1/4 inch or you can use the serger stitch without folding down a 1/4 inch. This helps against fraying and raveling.
3. Prepare the zipper to the top edges. Fold down about 1/4 inch and pin and stitch zipper on both sides.
4. With right sides together, pin and stitch around the entire edges.
5. At the bottom of each corner, measure about a inch in size and stitch straight across. This can be optional. Doesn't necessary have to be done.
6. Turn inside out and press.
The idea of this project came from while reading through a book called "Teach Yourself Visually Sewing" by Debbie Colgrove, page 228 "Small Pouch With A Zipper" Chapter 14 "More Sewing Projects".
The jeans/denim where a pair of pants that been around the house and not being worn for sometime, because my son had out grew them, which probably was only worn once or twice or never worn at all and was still brand new. Therefore, the fabric was in good condition. I'm use to going to the Fabric Store and buying anywhere from a quarter yard and more. Actually, I think it's my first time for sewing in the form of recycling of fabric. "Fabric 100% cotton/coton" by the pants label.
This pen and pencil case will go nice for a young men as the pants were men's pants and obviously fabric picked by manufacture for men.
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