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What to sew for Valentine’s Day?
Here’s a photo free tutorial to make a triangular pencil case suitable for any use, to give as a gift or to treat yourself.
The choice of fabrics is essential to obtain a romantic effect, add a special pendant, in the shape of a heart with an inscription that is forever, a bit of ribbon and you’re done.
Materials:
- 2 cuts of fabric A for the outside (25.50 x 20cm)
- 2 cuts of fabric B for the inside of the pencil case (25.50 x 20cm)
- 20cm of 3mm ribbon
- a pendant
- two cuts of flizeline to stiffen the project (25.50 x 20cm)
- a zip of 20 cm
- 4 cuts of fabric B measuring 4 x 4 cm
Execution:
Prepare the zipper sewing the 4 pieces of fabric B to the ends
Place on zipper on each side, two by two, the cuts of fabric for the inside and outside of the case using pins as shown in the fabric. Sew with the standard presser foot on your sewing machine.
After sewing the 4 pieces of fabric onto the zipper, open them on both sides and, fitting the appropriate foot, sew straight along the zipper.
Making a 3.5 cm square from cardboard, cut the four corners as in the photo.
At this point separate the two cuts of the outside and the two of the inside, coupling them and fastening with pins. Sew along the lines as shown in the photo. Leave a section open on one side to allow the project to be turned over later.
Sew the individual corners flattening them. Turn the project over on the side left open and, opening the zip, turn the case further and shape it.
Sew the section left open by hand with the stitch hidden. Apply the ribbon with the pendant.
Yours triangular shaped case for Valentine’s Day is ready.
Learn to sew your own personalized fabric cases!
If you want to learn how to sew and personalize your fabric cases I recommend my e-book, available on Amazon and in the best digital bookstores, on how to create a romantic clutch bag.
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