pinterest + pamkittypicnic = happiness

Do you ever accidentally waste like a colossally huge amount of time find cool ideas on Pinterest?  I do. 

One of the cool things I've found quite a while ago is this pin - a Chinese photo tutorial for a pencil case.  I guess a lot of people are as attracted to it as I am because I see it a LOT. 

It looks like a cute, easy, fun little pencil case, right?  So I thought I'd give it a try.

Not bad. :)

However, what you don't see here is that I had a problem at the start ... no template.  The body of the case is an odd shape with curves and cut-outs.   And unlike this other Chinese Pin Tutorial I used a few weeks back, this one has no measurements at all.

But I can be quite determined when I want something badly enough, so I worked for a while to fashion a template that I thought was about the right shape and size.  When I was sewing the seams together I realized my curves were a bit off so my case is shaped just a wee bit differently than the original, but it still works.

I've adjusted my template and now that I know how it goes together, this pattern is my new popcorn ... I have more coming. :)

PS:  Floral fabric is available here. ;)

Comments

[Renee]

So very pretty! Could you work up a tutorial or a pattern that we could buy?

[Lorrie]

So pretty. Love the polka dot lining.

[Mikhaila Potts]

Oh how adorable. Green gingham bias tape makes me happy! I have drooled over this tutorial, but was never brave enough to make a template like you did. I would be so thrilled if you will put the template up for all of us to use!!! Thank you for such wonderful inspiration.

[A.J. Dub (Amy)]

I love that you just jump in with these pins and go for it. You are inspiring. This turned out so cute!

[Christine M]

Your pouch is so pretty, Kristyne.

[Lori]

I too would love a pattern to purchase. My daughter can't get enough of the last pattern I bought from you and made her (she's 22 BTW!). I'm sure she'd love to add another shape to her repitoire. Love love love!!

Lori

[Lynette Root]

Love love love it! Yes, can you share the template or measurements or something?!

[linda gerig]

yes would love to make it. how big is pattern.Linda Gerig

[Kristin]

So adorable! Would love the pattern or template!

[Bari Jo]

Thank you! Love this! I am just a wee confused, though… I don't get that side cut out - when you stitch across the bottom to flatten it - is there a seam on the side - a little one - that you do first before you go across the bottom? I don't even know if I'm making sense … :o/

[pam]

oh. my. gosh.
send that to me asap
just kidding
not really.
omg.

[Sue B]

I would print out the photo of the fabric cut to the right shape as large as I could and then cut my pattern from that?

[Hildy]

That's really, really cute! Perhaps you can share your template with us, please?

[Shari]

Beautiful Kristyne! Thanks for pointing that out t's Pinned!

[Ashton Bynum]

What a sweet little pencil case! You did a great job interpreting the pattern without any measurements!

[Shay]

I love it! And the fabric you used looks so lovely!

[Bari Jo]

ps - it's me the pest again… where can we find the cute handmade tags you used? Love them!!!!

[LINDA]

HELLO, THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL+INSPIRATION FOR A REALLY NEAT SMALL PROJECT!! HOW CUTE FOR GRANDCHILDREN!

[Jessie @ MessyJesse]

So cute Kristyne!!! I don't know what you're talking about with all that wasting time on Pinterest though, I mean who does that!?! >.< love it with the PKP fabrics, they're the best! xo

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

You are my Making-Up-The-Pattern-As-I-Go hero. Seriousy, I don't think I have it in me. Give me detailed instructions! And, again, with the Pam Kitty Picnic...I'm dead gone. :)

[Heather (mtl)]

How adorable! I doubt I'd permit one sharpened pencil within a mile of this sweetie, but I can see a delightful cosmetic pouch here. It seems eyeliner pencils are getting longer as I age....
Thanks for the special in your store, too. You must have read my mind as I was oogling your round pencil case pattern the other day. I've worked up the courage to try, so here goes!

[greg]

You DO love a challenge! And you know how much I like that PKP print!

[Susie]

This is terribly cute. I would love to make one for my girls and would happily purchase a PDF pattern.

[Lucy]

I have made a pencil case from this "pattern", it's a fab little make. I just got an a4 piece of paper, did my best with the shape and it turned out fine!
Yours looks super cute in those gorgeous fabrics :)

[Beth f.]

Your fabric choices are so pretty, love this

[Bonnie Nyquist]

Well pass the popcorn!!! I have pinned that also! There is another one out there that takles two circles and overlaps them,somehow it makes the template, I wil llook for it and post it here, yours is adorable!! I never tire of seeing your beautiful creations ,and that fabric is perfect!!! How inspiring to see what you have done! As usual..:)

[AOH]

I love the fabric combination you used! Very pretty! By the way, just FYI, this is not a Japanese photo tutorial. This pin and the other pin you featured a few weeks ago are both written in Chinese.

[Cassie]

Gorgeous! I've absolutely got to have one of these for my "teacher" pencils :) Thanks for the inspiration :)

[Bev Remillard]

Hi Kristyne - I love your blog and your tutorials! I haven't made the pencil case yet, but I'm going to soon. I enjoy doing needle-turn applique and making small projects too. I spend most of my time designing quilts and teaching quilt making, so when I get the time to do a small project like the pencil case I appreciate that there is a tutorial ready for me!! I've added you to 'my favorite links' on my blog and website www.ladylikedesigns.com Let me know if you would consider endorsing my site on your blog. Thank you!
Blessings, Bev

[Karen at A Glimpse Into My Reveries]

I think it turned out so very cute! Great fabric choice! I've had me eye on that picture tutorial for awhile now.

Did you know you can use your computer monitor or tablet screen as a light box and trace things onto paper, then all you have to do is true them up and voila!

[Delcia Rosenow]

I love your crossed out "first thought that came out of your head" posts. We all know that's exactly what happens on Pinterest or any other crossing out you've done. LOL funny! Cute case. I'd use it for carrying my EPP stuff to and from school to do at a couple of long stop lights. Being a sewer, I think I'd "fuss" with drafting a template for half and cut on the fold. Your last pouch pin worked up so quickly; maybe this one will be on my weekend list (fat chance of getting that list any shorter!).

[Sally Bramald]

Wow, it is lovely. I am amazed you managed to get copyright permission from the original post given the language problems.

[Megan]

Hi - Do you have a pattern?