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24 Free Pencil Case Sewing Patterns

With this list, learn how to sew a pencil pouch, case, or similar organizer. These cases aren't only for pencils, either! Use them for any small items you need to store.

By: Editors at AllFreeSewing.com

Every year, people pack the stores in mid-June to start shopping for school supplies that they don’t even need until the fall.

By the time the huge sales roll around in July, it seems as though everything has already been picked from and you’re left with the plain, boring things that your kids don’t want anyway.

Sound familiar? If this has happened to you more than once, you should definitely start thinking about trying something different.

This year, you can surprise your kids with cute pencil cases that are completely homemade. Inside this collection of 24 Free Pencil Case Sewing Patterns, find so many cute options to sew!

As a child, I could never find the school supplies I wanted. I was always so frustrated that I started making my own notebook and binder covers.

Fabric is always in great supply, so it’s time to start digging for those fun patterns that will make sure your kids have the coolest pencil cases in the whole class.

Pencil cases are perfect for making sure your kids don’t lose all of those school supplies you had to buy because they were mandated on a list. You can’t control how many writing utensils they lend out to other kids, but at least you’ll know they have a place to keep them safe and organized for a short time.

This will also make sure that if they break, the pieces will be all in one place rather than filtered inside of their backpack randomly. Basically, pencil cases are a very simple supply for school that can end up being more useful than you expect.

Use these back-to-school sewing patterns from AllFreeSewing and other bloggers to help your kid go back to school in style!

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Classic and Simple Zipper Pencil Cases to Sew

There is nothing better than a simple DIY pencil case. It looks nice and clean, plus it gets the job done. However, simple and classic doesn't have to mean boring by any means. The pencil case projects in this section are pretty, fun, and functional. Add monograms, favorite colors and fabric patterns, binder holes, and more. These DIY pencil cases are also all fantastic scrapbusters, so grab those old jeans or fat quarters and get sewing!
 

Creative Shapes Pencil Case Sewing Patterns

How fun are these? Make going back to school even more exciting when you provide a homemade pencil case that's one-of-a-kind. Unexpected shapes, animals, food, customization, and inspirational quotes are all featured in the cases below. There is even a shark pencil box! Also, when you let your child pick out their fabrics of choice and add in their suggested embellishments or adjustments will make them love it even more. Retrieving their pencils and other writing utensils and supplies will be their favorite part of the day.
 

Multi-Use and Box Pencil Case Patterns

A DIY box pencil case is so much more than a pencil holder. Its larger size and shape allows this container to hold all sorts of things your child needs for school. If they don't want to carry around multiple bags, then this list below might be your go-to for free pencil case sewing patterns. Apart from boxes, there are a few additional carrying cases that work for pencils but also other things. Even if you're not in school, you'll appreciate these DIY bag makes.
 

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