Today on the blog, we’re crafting a sweet elastic pouch to hold your favorite pencils, a simple, thoughtful project that makes lovely back to school gifts for teachers, friends, or your own little artist. Using natural fibers, soft colors, and a few basic stitches, we’ll create something both beautiful and useful to add a touch of handmade charm to the school day.
Back to school gifts are perfect ways to settle into the exciting and new rhythms of the back to school season. So gather your materials, light a little beeswax candle if you wish, put on some calming music, and join us in this cozy, creative moment of making. Whether you're stitching side-by-side with a child or making these yourself, this project offers a wonderful way to slow down and welcome the new school year with care and intention.
Gather Your Supplies
- Felt sheets
- Scissors
- Embroidery thread and needle
- Elastic
Craft your Felt Pencil Pouch with Elastic
Step 1:
Grab your materials and have fun picking out your felt colors of choice.
Step 2:
Cut your felt pieces. You will need two long and two short, and then any design pieces you wish to cut.
Step 3:
Sew the elastic in between the two long pieces of felt at the top and bottom.
Step 4:
On one of the small pieces, sew your felt pattern on top.
Step 5:
Place your design piece on top of the other small piece, and just sew a simple stitch along the top.
Step 6:
Place your two small pieces on top of the two larger pieces, with the small pieces positioned at the bottom. Use a blanket stitch around the entire outside to seal the edges. Enjoy your new pencil pouch! Gift to your teacher for an extra special surprise thank you.
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