Class Act: Notebook and Pencil Case


	Personalized Notebook Cover and Pencil Case

Pencil Case

You will need...

• 2 pieces of fabric, each 12¹/₂" x 18¹/₂" (32cm x 47cm)

• Matching thread

• Scissors

• Pins

• Hook-and-loop tape (Velcro®)

• Sewing thread

• Fabric paint pens

1 With right sides together, pin-baste the two pieces of fabric.

Stitch around the outside edge with a seam allowance of ⁵/₈" (15mm), pivoting at corners, and leaving a 3" (7.5cm) opening on one short side.

2 Trim corners diagonally. Turn right side out through the opening; press. Slip stitch the opening closed.

3 Fold up one short end of rectangle 6¹/₂" (16.5cm) to form a pocket and pin in place. Baste sides of pocket closed.

4 Topstitch ¹/₄" (6mm) from edge all around rectangle. Remove basting stitches; press.

5 Hand stitch loop side of hook-and-loop tape to pocket and hook side to inside of flap.

Tips

The pencil case can also double as a make-up bag or carrying case for small toys.


6	Decorate with fabric paint or appliqués.