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Scrap Pencil Case

Ok.  First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the Messenger Bag love yesterday!  Wow.  You guys made me blush & tear up ... all at the same time.  A girl could get used to that kind of affirmation!  I'll try to not let it go to my head. ;) 

And I've heard the hue & cry for a pattern/tutorial.  Gee whiz!  I'm totally blown away.  This feels so nice to have people not only like what I made, but want to make one too.  I think I should wait and let my daughter "test drive" the bag for a bit ... see if any fatal design flaws show up.  I'll keep you posted.

Now I'm afraid that Messenger Bag is a hard act to follow.  Today's project isn't quite a spectacular, but I think just as cute. ;)

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I'm always surprised by what can be done with scraps. 

Explains why my scrap bin is overflowing ...

Here's what I managed to eke out from the Messenger Bag leftovers.

A coordinating pencil case!

Cute, eh?  She said she wanted to sleep with it. ;)  I think that means she likes it.

Even the zipper pull is a fabric scrap ... 3/8" x 6".  Little fingers really appreciate them.  FYI, 1/4" is just a bit too narrow.  It will rip apart.  Just sayin'.

I'll show you little sister's pencil case tomorrow.

 

PS:  Thank you :)

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Reader Comments (19)

The cuteness level is off the charts! I could use that wonderful little scrappy pencil case for make-up brushes. Or lip gloss. Or as a little travel bag for hand sewing notions or embroidery floss. Or, or, or...so, now we're asking for 2 tutorials! It's your own fault for being so fabulous! :) You did it again!

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterA Little Blue Dragonfly

I agree: two tutorials/patterns are a MUST now! Your own fault;-) And can I please sleep in the case a little while, too? Or even live in it;-) BTW you're amazing, awesome and absolutly adorable!
Hildy

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHildy

Oh my goodness! How do you keep coming up with these things? You are one amazing lady and I want you for my BFF! And, yes, I agree with the others......another tutorial is in order!

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMarge

I want one!! I want one!! I don't even carry pencils and I want one! ;0

Awesome as usual!

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterina

I love the pencil case and have just been to see the messenger bag - they're both wonderful and she's going to be the envy of the playground!

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArchie the wonder dog

Lovely - and inspiration to organise my scrap basket - it barely fits under the table any more, it is piled so high!

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterfrayedattheedge

Get any cuter or more clever and it's over between us!!! Kidding but I think you know what I mean you genius you! xo

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterPam

Uh... so I JUST saw the messeger bag and now this and well... it was like Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire were dancing in my heart. I was singing "Heaven...I'm in heaven!" It is FABULOUS and everyone is saying what I've said for a while now - we need bag help and you're the lady. HAHA!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, it all and I want to be your daughter too...I might even be willing to go back to 5th grade.
Debbie C

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDebbie

Gorgeous Kristyne! :)
I really think you should open a shop, your beautiful makes would fly off the shelves!
Vivienne x

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered Commentergreenrabbitdesigns

I'm with Debbie...I'll go back to 5th grade if I get a messenger bag! ;0

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterina

Kristyne,

WOW! Missed seeing the messenger bag yesterday so I was in for a double treat today. Both bags are just as cute as can be. Your daughter is most fortunate to carry those to school. Write up the patterns and you have a sale. :) You have a gift for sewing and creating, for sure. It is fun to see pictures of your creations.

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBeverly

Ok now, I want one too. Do you use a pattern? Isn't it time to share with your faithful followers, please?

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJudy Blinkenberg

Wonderful pencil case. And a wonderful bag too. You are a talented woman. You sure get in and DO when you decide to do something. Love it.

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHope

I love the pencil case as much as the bag. Please make a pattern for both. I have enjoyed your blog so much and want to make everything you make. You inspire me to attack my stash! Thanks for sharing.

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChris Brown

Once again ADORABLE. What a lucky daughter you have. She must know she is very loved, when her mom makes her such fabulous beauties.

August 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKristy

i love it!! I love those fabrics!

September 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterClaire | HeartHandmade

You have some lucky daughters, you are making them the most adorable things! I found your website when Camille tweeted a picture of your bag and I stayed up late last night reading older blog entries. LOVE your blog and your sewing! Keep up the fabulous work!

September 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAshley G.

My goodness, I wish I could sew like you!! Or have you for a mom, your girls are so lucky!! This made me think that I can't wait for my boys to be old enough to go to school so I can make a cute pencil case, then I read the comment about using it for makeup brushes. Perfect!! Now I need one! :)

September 2, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDawn
Oops, sorry I just retread and saw the comment about tiny scraps. Disregard my last question. :). This is adorable!
April 18, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterHolly

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