How to Make a Boxed Pencil Pouch

By Cameron
Intermediate
45 minutes

Learn how to make a boxed pencil pouch with this easy step-by-step sewing tutorial. This beginner-friendly project is perfect for organizing pens, pencils, makeup, craft supplies, and more.

Materials

Video

Instructions

Cut out the fabric pieces

Print and cut out the pattern. Use the pattern to cut two pieces of the outer fabric and two pieces of the lining fabric.

Cut the seam allowance off the pattern and use this to cut two pieces of interfacing.

Construct the pouch

Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the outer fabric pieces.

Place the zipper at the top of an outer piece and place the lining on the zipper. Pin in place and sew with a 1/2 inch seam allowance.

Sandwich the other end of the zipper between the other outer and lining pieces. Pin and sew like before.

Open up to the right side and iron the seams. Top stitch both sides close to the edge of the fabric.

Place the outer pieces and lining pieces together with right sides facing. Sew the bottom and sides. Leave a gap at the bottom of the lining.

Trim the ends of the zipper if necessary.

For the corners, unfold and pinch the fabric so the seam is lined up in the middle. Sew across with a 1/2 inch seam allowance and repeat for the other corners.