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Second, measure over 7/8″ from the left side of the piece.Begin by marking a horizontal line 6 1/4″ up from the bottom of the piece. Next, move to the inside pencil pouch piece.If it is larger than 1 1/8″ trim it down to 1 1/8″. When you get to the end of the pocket piece, measure the final space.Continue marking lines 7/8″ apart across the width of the pocket piece.Measure over 7/8″ from the first marked line and make another line.Use a heat or water soluble marking pen to do this. Mark a line that is 1 1/8″ from the left side.

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NOTE: if you do not want to watch the full video tutorial, but would like to see either marking the lines for the pockets, or sewing the pockets for the pencils in a video tutorial, you will find both at this playlist on my YouTube channel.

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optional- free pattern piece for newsletter subscribers *note: you will need to confirm your subscription to the newsletter before the template will be sent.Medium weight interfacing- 1 piece 6 1/2″ (W) X 11 1/2″ (H).1 piece fabric- 9 1/2″ (W) X 12 1/2″ (H) for the pencil pockets.2 fabric pieces for inside and outside- 7″ (W) X 12″ (H)- these can be two different fabrics, or the same fabric.

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I love all the variety in the mermaid skin tones, the gold sparkle and the teal colorway of the line just makes me so happy! This fabric also has a darling panel that would make a quick and easy quilt!Ī covered notebook would be so cute in this fun fabric and make a perfect companion to your Colored Pencil Pouch. This one has such fun supporting prints in addition to the beautiful pirate mermaids in the main print.

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It is a revision and update to her earlier mermaid fabric line. Ahoy Mermaids FabricĪhoy Mermaids fabric is designed by Melissa Mortenson of The Polkadot Chair. Keep those pencils organized and within reach so creativity can flow- quietly- with this simple sewing tutorial. This beautiful colored pencil pouch will solve those annoying problems for you. Or, at the most inopportune time, the entire rainbow clatters loudly to the floor. Just when you think you have them cheerfully coloring– the ONE color they need has rolled out of reach. Keeping children occupied on car rides, on plane rides or in church is not for the faint of heart. This patent was made by Verona Pearl Amoth, who also invented other tools of the field like replaceable erasers for pencils.The fabric for this project was provided by Riley Blake Designs for my participation in the Ahoy Mermaids project tour. In 1946, the first patent for a pencil case was placed in the United States. Some early pencil cases were decorated with jasper (one from 1860) or platinum (from 1874).

Some pencil cases double as make up bags.Įarly pencil cases were round or cylindrical in shape. They may also contain other stationery such as pens, glue sticks and staplers. The intent of having a pencil case is for easy portability of small items such as pencils. Soft versions are typically fastened with a zipper. Some pencil cases have a hard and rigid shell encasing the pens inside, while others use a softer material such as plastic, leather or cotton. Pencil cases can be made from a variety of materials such as wood or metal. A pencil case can also contain a variety of other stationery such as sharpeners, pens, glue sticks, erasers, scissors, rulers and calculators. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pen and pencil cases.Ī pencil case or pencil box is a container used to store pencils.