Pocket with their own hands - a collection of interesting ideas and tips (20 photos)

Designation of the pencil case

Before designing a sketch, pay attention to:

• The weight and size of the items that will be contained in the pencil case;
• Whether you plan to use it in a humid or hot environment (for example, in the bathroom or outdoors in the summer);
• The value and importance of the items in the pencil case-if the items are expensive or simply can't be lost, use strong and durable clasps.

Beginner "skilled pens" is better to choose models of simpler, without extra inserts from the decor and complex elements.

The choice of material and tools

The material of the base should be selected on the basis of the purpose of the future use of the pencil case.

• If it will store threads, something light and not sharp, you can make a pencil case of paper with your own hands, as the most simple and economical option.
• Cloth bag can be used as a cosmetic bag, a compartment for storing business cards, keys, change. It is more durable, looks better, it can be dried after getting caught in the rain.
• Artificial leather or leatherette are capricious materials, but they can be used to make not just a home pencil case, but quite a decent clutch, where you will carry your purse and personal items on walks.

If you plan to use expensive material, pre-train on a pattern of ordinary cloth or paper.

The basic tools you will need are:

• cloth, paper or sod;
• A pencil or felt-tip pen for marking;
• ruler, tailor's pins, scissors;
• Sewing kit (needle, thread).

With certain skills, if the quality of manual sewing is not satisfied, you can use a sewing machine.

In the process, it is important to follow the sequence of actions, take your time and pay attention to details. If you are not sure that the stitch is strong, or doubt the color of the zipper, it is better to weigh everything once again and think about the result, than then waste time on alterations.

Making a pattern for a given size

• Make a drawing of the largest part on heavy paper. If the pencil case will be simple, without many pockets and secret compartments, you can immediately take a solid flat piece of cloth cardboard or leather.
• If the bottom or sides of the pencil case will be made as separate parts, and then attached to the base, for them also make a pattern according to given dimensions.
• Material remnants can be used for decorating or strengthening the bottom of the pencil case.
• The scheme should be attached to the material with tailor pins, so that when transferring the paper pattern to the fabric the markings remain flat.

Working with a zipper or zipper

• If making pencil case with their own hands out of fabric, then stitching a standard zipper into it will be easy.
• For paper or cardboard variations of the clutch, plastic zipper options (like Zip-Line) are more appropriate.
• Cardboard drawer for trifles is rarely equipped with a lock, the top part can be done as a lid.
• Making a purse from leatherette will require a more serious approach - here it is worth choosing a quality zipper, which is recommended to sew on a sewing machine, not by hand.

Assembling the pencil case

• All patterns lay out on the work surface, think about what will be attached to what.
• If you plan to connect the decorative parts, ways of attaching them must be taken into account even before assembling the product.
• Patterns are connected by thread to the color of the base material, from a design point of view is acceptable and contrast. Pay particular attention to the quality and aesthetics of stitches.
• Zipper or other type of fastener is sewn into the last place.

Decorating

To decorate the pencil case, made by your own hands, suit the remnants of fabric or leatherette. You can buy special accessories in the sewing department. Most often silk ribbon bows are attached, appliques are sewn on. For beginners, we can advise the simplest version of decor - transferable emblems, which are glued with an iron. A little imagination and your original thing is ready.

Share in the comments: what helped you in this article and what pencil case you decided to make!

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