How to Sew a Pen or Pencil Bookmark Holder for ANY Notebook, Binder, Planner or Journal in 10 Min!

[@kathrynquinn6889]

Thank you for this very helpful post. My daughter gave me a Rocket Fusion that I’m using for my planner this year. It’s great, except I’ve already lost the essential FriXion pen. I’m going to the store tomorrow to buy a supply of pens, and hoped I’d be able to buy an attachable pen holder. I ran across your site, so instead of buying a pen holder, I’m going to buy some tri-fold elastic and use some fabric scraps to make my own. And I’m going to make holders for everybody I can think of. Thank you for your very clear instructions. You’re awesome

[@denisejackson2298]

This will make a great gift with a journal or planner! Thank you!

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

It sure will!

[@michelletullar9707]

Thank you for showing us how . So cute.

[@beliapena9410]

Thank you for your fabulous pencil pocket pattern.

[@brendaw6319]

I would sew a 1/4" seam on the fold of the pocket (where you folded the pocket in half). Press. Do 10" of elastic and tuck in 1/2" of elastic on each end. School binder do 13" long of elastic. Remember the elastic will stretch alot.

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

You can absolutely customize it how you’d like!

[@nourfatimazahra8871]

Thank you very much for the tutorial. So far your instructions are the clearest among the videos I’ve watched on making Pen bookmark holder.🎉🌹

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

Thank you for such a sweet compliment!!

[@MTBAD5]

Great idea perfect for any student or even corporate personal meetings

[@ericmel99]

Love this idea. Just downloaded the pattern. Im going to try a decorative stitch on the top fold of the pocket!!

[@aamadeus3884]

Thank you! I purchased a few of your patterns last night, and I was able to make this while watching your video. I love it! Thank you for the patterns and instructional video. 😃

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

@@aamadeus3884 thank YOU for the sweet feedback!

[@elizabethdibble5159]

I cannot wait to make some of these.

[@margaretwebker35]

Very cute!

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

Thanks so much!

[@BrendaC-l9k]

Cute & great tutorial❤

[@Carmen0123]

Love it! Thank you!!

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

@@Carmen0123 you’re so welcome!

[@brendaw6319]

You can also sew a stitching line in the middle of the pocket. All the way down.

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

You absolutely can :)

[@debybennett630]

I can do that, thank you!!

[@johannechampagne7332]

Super cute.

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

Thank you!

[@denaengelland1155]

How do you adjust the fabric size and elastic length for different notebook sizes?

[@EarnestineWalker-y5k]

Really cute❤️ Can you make one using faux vinyl?

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

If it isn’t super stiff (so that you can flip it right side out), you can!

[@monikahuizar7950]

Can it also be used for glasses?

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

@@monikahuizar7950 I don’t see why not! :) I would probably add an inch to the overall width of it though.

[@kathydunn8244]

Sew cute❤

[@natashaglading9912]

which fusible fleece do you use? I think the ones I have are either too thin or too thick

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

@@natashaglading9912 any fusible fleece will do, but I use the one about 1/8 inch thick.

[@anitahansen9945]

The link to the pattern has a typo in your website address (sewning iso sewing). Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

Thank you!!! Fixed :)

[@HandcraftedByIreneB]

Where did you purchase the elastic from?

[@AlohaSewingCompany]

You can get it anywhere! I get mine from Hobby Lobby or Walmart for $1-2.