A clever pencil case, handy for everyday use
When closed, it’s a classic pencil case that’s easy to slip into a bag or schoolbag. When opened, it turns into a pencil pot: you can see all its contents at a glance, without having to rummage around.
- Ingenious design: pencil case and pencil pot in one
- Perfect for pencils, felt-tip pens, ballpoint pens and paintbrushes
- Ideal for school, the office, arts and crafts, and the sewing room
- A little sewing project that always makes an impression
Free PDF sewing pattern to download
This product is a digital pattern (PDF) available free of charge. Once you’ve placed your order, you’ll be able to download the file straight away.
- ✅ Free PDF pattern
- ✅ Instant download
- ✅ Compatible with the step-by-step video tutorial
- ✅ No postal delivery
Tip: add the pattern to your basket and complete the order (no payment required) to get the download link.
Difficulty, time and materials
The sewing isn’t particularly complicated: it’s an accessible project, perfect for treating yourself or giving a useful handmade gift.
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sewing time: quick, about 1 hour
- Techniques: straight stitching, fitting a zip (with video guidance)
Recommended materials
- Furnishing fabric such as canvas.
- Fabric for the lining, such as poplin.
- Heavy-duty fusible interfacing.
- 20 cm zip.
- Matching thread.
- Standard sewing equipment (scissor, pins/clips, ruler, tailor’s chalk, sewing machine)
What is this pencil case used for?
This pencil case is designed to be really practical for everyday use. Once opened, it stays in place and allows quick access to all its contents.
- Organising your school pencil case
- Storing pens and felt-tip pens on a desk
- Pencil pot for watercolours, drawing or make-up
- Small portable storage for a sewing workshop
Important information
- Digital product: PDF pattern (no postal delivery)
- Free product: no payment required
- Access to the download once the order has been confirmed
- For personal use only
Why download this free pattern?
- ✔️ A useful and original sewing accessory
- ✔️ A simple and rewarding project
- ✔️ Ideal for using up fabric offcuts
- ✔️ A very satisfying result
Step-by-step video tutorial
A video tutorial accompanies this pattern to guide you through each step. You can sew at your own pace, pausing and resuming whenever you like.
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