How to sew a zipped pencil case/box pouch. Back to school DIY

This week I am sharing how to sew a zipped pencil case and a box pouch. If you are heading back to school this Autumn then this is the DIY for you. In this video I am sharing how to make two options. An easy sew simple pouch and a slightly harder zipper pouch.
I hope you find this video easy to follow.
Here are the measurements of the pouches.
The 1st pouch measures - 13 inches wide and 9 inches in length, when boxing the corners I measure 1 inch from the point. I used a 14 inch zip and trimmed to size.
The 2nd pouch measures - 10 inches in width and 5 inches in length and I used a 10 inch zipper.
The larger box pouch in the clips measures - 13 inches in width and 18 inches in length. When boxing the corners I measure 2 inches from the point. I used a 14 inch zipper and trimmed to size.
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[@maryallr]

This is a perfect project to do with my granddaughters. They can pick out their own fabric, and will love the fact they made it themselves!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun making these Mary ❤️❤️

[@GrammaPatriot]

Thats so sweet and such a great idea!

[@Barbara50357]

Your such a good grandma

[@Cascade5012]

Adorable! Zippers are so difficult and you make it look so easy. Thank you💕

[@inkyswallows591]

I was feeling low today so I wanted to do something creative to cheer myself up. Been meaning to use up some scrap fabric I've had knocking about for ages now and I needed a pencil case, so I'm so glad I found this video. I thought it would be tricky but you made it so easy. Clear simple instructions. I love my new pencil case and have decided to make more for Christmas presents for my friends and family. Thank you so much!

[@DaintyDiaries]

This gives me joy to hear, happy you feel better x

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

They all turned out so pretty! I love anything floral, so these really put a smile on my face! Anything you want to post, is good by us! Love all your videos!

[@polly2020]

Catherine, the material is so pretty. The fact you always explain what your doing so clearly is a great help. Thank you 🌹🌹

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Polly! So glad you found dit easy to follow, Thanks for watching x

[@bernices8481]

Very beautiful! Blondie was so good today! She just sat and watched instead of trying to show you how to do it.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, Blondie actually let me sew today, no sleeping on the fabric this week lol x

[@malva4838]

😆😆

[@trudymckay1753]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I make pouches for my daughters boutique but now I will be trying those box ones as well, nice change!

[@shastai7165]

Yay! We have tons of cute shabby chic fabric that we want to make these pouches with! Great idea for gifts for Christmas! Thank you, Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun making these, great idea for Christmas, you could pop in beauty mini's into the pouches x

[@susan5301]

Beautiful pouches! They can come in so handy for many things! Thanks for sharing Catherine and have a lovely week-end!

[@linzertube]

A lovely neat job! Very pretty fabrics, too!

[@robinrowe8025]

Love the fabric pattern . Instead of the interfacing .I'm going to use vinyl iron on which at Jo-Ann's it's with the interfacing . Thank you so much .

[@janetley2570]

This is a great video. Very clear instructions and I love the motivation from you to just give it a go. Thank you x

[@elizabeast4]

Beginner sewer but after some mistakes I was able to make some cute pouches ❤ Not perfect but I’m learning a lot from you! And I adore the fabric 💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad you kept with it, mistakes are out best teachers x

[@louiselill1528]

They are so pretty . Perfect for scrap busting too

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Louise! Thanks for watching ❤️❤️

[@RachelR272]

Hello from Florida! This tutorial was spot on and super easy to follow. Thank you so much for putting the time and energy into creating it. 🥰

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I love it! You always have the cutest material too! Thank you for sharing! 💜 Yes, I’d definitely like to see a haul video!

[@addypie4122]

This was so easy to follow and turned out beautiful! Great video!

[@aliciabailey6458]

Wonderful idea...and so pretty, what a great way to create and use material for something practical.. Love this DIY 🦋🌻🌹

[@barbarashipley9720]

Great ideas. I think they would be great for traveling bags. Make up, brushes. creams etc. Thank you for sharing,

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Barbara, Thanks for watching x

[@mandyjolil6069]

They look very professional love the fabric so beautiful thank you x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Mandy! x

[@nanciring8235]

Anyone who is wanting to learn to sew would do well to watch your videos in order !! I’m not a beginner, but I watch your videos and nod approvingly- you are a great teacher !❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Nanci, Appreciate the support x

[@janiemelgoza166]

Not only did you do a stunning job but you also pick a beautiful material for the pouches🥰.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cb71798]

Thank you for such a lovely tutorial! I just made my first boxed pencil case and I'm very proud of it! I can't wait to make more!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful! x

[@anngrey3959]

Love them. Love the pattern of the material.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you xx

[@melaniesettle9353]

These pouches are a great idea to use up my scraps and give as gifts for Christmas. Thanks!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun making these Melanie, Thanks for watching , have fun making some!

[@stephm281]

Thankyou for showing us how easy it’s to sew a zipper into these pouches.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Steph ❤️❤️❤️

[@suzanossino2684]

Great job, Catherine!! 🙂📍✂️

[@MayMay-qz8st]

You made it look so easy! I’ve seen others and they take so many unnecessary steps. It’s so hard for a beginner. Yours is the best version. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artclubwithmissburford8839]

This is super cute! I might make one of these, I have just made a space inspired one but this is much more my style

[@daniellagut72]

Love them!!! Hope I can find some fabric like that here in Argentina. Great job!!

[@curly147]

You are so clever, you can turn your hand to anything💗💗

[@zehraoksoy1137]

All three of them are lovely. You did a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing. Love them all.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay! Thank you!

[@georgiastewart5035]

Made my daughter a pencil case using the first one. Worked a treat, thank you!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay, so happy to hear that x

[@gloriagates6976]

I love all your vittorio's you make the most wonderful things thank you for making these

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you Gloria, Thanks for watching x

[@donna8212]

So very pretty Catherine, with endless possibilities. I love all of them 👍🏻♥️🥰. Enjoy the evening!

[@user-ch9so1bb7l]

This project is amazing. Thank U so much.

[@famari87]

Thank you! This was great for a beginner!

[@julesiou12]

It wasn't that long ago you were worried about tackling zips. You've certainly got over that hurdle! You make it look so easy. Be great to use fabrics from dresses, as you've done before, that I don't want to throw but love the fabric. Hmm I think I might have to try this too! Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend x

[@magicalumbrella7151]

I love the way you are very true to your own style. Very beautiful work.

[@snazzie-designz]

Thank you sew sew much!! :D As a sewing beginner this was my first time trying anything with a zip and my first time trying to sew anything with lining. My head would have been melted trying to figure out which way to face and align the zip, lining and outer material without your wonderful tutorial, without which I have no doubt I would have had the zip upside down and the lining facing the wrong way!!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Welldone for doing your first zip!!!

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

you are really rocking these zippers! Congratulations on conquering them. These are adorable

[@sayerc455]

My 13 year old is making her own pencil case this year. We brought the zip today so I’ve sent her your video. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw love this Christine! Good luck with the sewing x

[@vickinoeske1711]

These are so darn cute💖 All of the pouches you have demoed in other videos as well are adorable!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks Vicki, Thanks for watching!

[@annie1040]

I'm loving these, especially the larger one which would easily hold my knitted sock projects.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Annie, thanks for watching, hope you have a lovely evening x

[@brittanys12345]

Beautiful! I have some leftover fabric and I think I know what to do with it now lol

[@raquelavila8923]

Absolutely love it 😍 especially your fabric

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you xxx

[@hithere7282]

You are a neat sewer. Looks beautiful

[@tlbidwell]

Thank you so much for this video, definitely making some for the kiddos.

[@mistyharsh7529]

You are doing so great with the zippers. I'm so happy you got over your fear. You are really becoming a beautiful seamstress. The pouches are really sweet. Love them. Hugs!!!

[@slinkychampion6533]

This tutorial helped me so much thank you!

[@bluevintagepapillon9110]

Love ❤️ those bags

[@melissastier1413]

Love the box case I Can never seem to find the right pencil case for me but this was the perfect one

[@maryleblanc1788]

Great idea! Can make to give as gifts.

[@alyssacarvalho5795]

Very pretty and practical!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Alyssa!

[@catherinerintamaki8617]

Hope you win, Catherine.....you deserve this award so much! Catherine (Toronto)...Good luck!

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so kind, Thank you! X

[@ruthbrown3388]

Just tested this and it's brilliant! I'm going to make pencil cases for my son's teachers for the end of the year, in school subject-themed fabric!! Many thanks for taking the time to post your videos!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw what a nice present to make x happy new year 🥳

[@buntysvintageemporium3632]

Aye, do a stationery haul, that would be class👍

[@Patti-1962]

I have been watching many videos like this one, but your first pencil case is the BEST version I have seen. My grandsons start school in a few weeks, so I will be making them these!! Thank you for such all the information you provide!😊💕💐❤💖 I have also seen the larger zipper pouch made out of quilted placemats... then you don't have to line them!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Patti! Thanks for watching x ❤️

[@jeweliahoward2712]

thanks so much for this! it was so quick and easy to follow and i'm so stoked with how mine turned out

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw yay, so happy to hear that x

[@magsieblignaut2203]

Thank you for such an informative video - love the bags😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching, so glad you found it useful x

[@amycampbell8203]

Such a cool project! I love the fabric as well. Would make beautiful travel bags or cosmetic bags!!! Thank you for sharing your talents!!! Oxoxoxox

[@hillevinyberg9548]

Thank you for the easy tutorial! It's been a while since I enjoyed sewing but this woke my spirit again :) Thank you for that and the video! 💖

[@DaintyDiaries]

AW, I love to hear that, happy sewing x

[@donnastrathearn5712]

Hi love you penciled case. Just a idea I use friction pens when sewing and it just irons away. 😄

[@CreativeDIYwithMomDas]

Awesome. You are a professional. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. So much to learn. Very neat. I shall try making them.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy sewing ❤️❤️ thanks for watching

[@elizabethf8250]

Beautiful Catherine ❣️ Love, love, love 🌺🌸🏵️🌻🌼

[@aliak345]

Omggg....she's so cute and beautiful ❤️✨✨

[@lisaowen2930]

Fabulous tutorial Catherine. You made it look so easy and your tutorial was easy to follow

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Lisa, so glad you found it easy to follow ❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleysolano4013]

I looked it up for my bible studies. Love these ideas. Thanks!!

[@judym4673]

You continue to inspire and grow, you’re a delight to watch Dainty . All the best for the awards, you’ve got my vote 😀👍🏻💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

That means so much Judy! Thank you sweetheart x

[@tendokaren3278]

Ohh I was here yesterday en I learnt ,I actually made six of them 🤗I was extremely happy and grateful that I watched this vlog .thank yo so much

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@sandraelizabethross5522]

This is so awesome!♥️good job, and I am going to have to try it! ♥️😃

[@secretsquirrelaimee7721]

Good job darling. Beautiful work!

[@here2luv363]

I love your videos! I am watching them 1 by 1. You are so lovely, and I could listen to your voice every minute of the day! When I was little, an Irish family moved to Queens, New York ( which I enjoyed seeing in your New York travel videos when you attended the Create... Conference.), and I met my best friend Maureen at PS229. Sadly, her family moved away soon after, but I still miss her to this day! I am having so much fun watching your videos, and then going and reading your accompanying blog. I love watching your how to videos with your delightful intros and stories! You really do it all beautifully. I share your love of cottage shabby chic and roses and pretty towns and, well all of what you share! You’re photography and video editing are wonderful, and to think you do it all while working a retail job. You’re amazing, but I knew that right away from the first video I saw of you when you explained how you saved for your house and made it gorgeous with virtually no money! 🌺🍭🍬❤️🌈 Please keep your wonderful videos coming. I think you said you can only do 1 a week on your day off, but I want more! Keep up the great work, lovely, happy girl. Glad beautiful Blondie let you sew! I want to be brave like you and learn to use my sewing machine that just sits, and I’ve never tried it! ✂️Cheers, LKH🖼

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Catherine those are really cute they turned out great thanks for sharing

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Cathy ❤️❤️

[@habi1239]

Thank you, you're amazing .

[@elinasalusalu6088]

OMG...Awsome...Cool

[@marymatthews8912]

I would love to see your office haul.

[@paulaespiritu5009]

Very nice such a gift being able to sew

[@paulaespiritu5009]

These would make nice gifts

[@UnknownUser-ci5vl]

This is so cool

[@roselarouge9107]

That fabric is absolutely beautiful! Buttonholes are still a pain for me!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! Thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely evening x

[@kbailey509]

Super job, you made it look like I could tackle this one Lol. Take care from Va USA

[@maim4i]

I just made this as a birthday present for my friend and it turned out super cute! Thanks for sharing it with us :) *One thing I will note is, make sure you use stiff interfacing for your fabric, as I used some that is not as stiff and the bag was not as sturdy as hers. However, the two fabrics I used were both super thin, so it might just be my own fault. Thanks again, Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am so happy to hear you had a go at making this, Yes, a stiff interfacing holds the shape better x Thanks for watching x

[@MsBamiam]

Well ty this is amazing

[@Rosabelle69]

An office haul video would be grand! Hope you do one.💗

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! x

[@platicandodetodoconmalu]

Bello todo lo que haces ❤️

[@jadetobin]

Exactly what I was looking for. I just splurged, well, its a splurge for me as I don't find it easy to buy for myself, but I decided in my 40's to teach myself to draw and paint and as I've gotten a bit better I was ready to buy some nicer, real artist pencils...not the crazy expensive ones I've not totally gone over the deep end, not for spending anyway ;) but I was looking at cute pencil cases to use just when I want to bring just a few things with me to always have and don't need the while tin, but they're pretty expensive if they're cute at all and mostly too big. Oh and plus, after I've not been sewing a while I get super nervous of that darn machine and I've never gotten good at it....but I'm bound and determined to get past that hurdle as well, so, thought a simple bag or pencil case might be fun to try and feel proud of....hopefully 😳😊 So thank you for this and you have many other's i can't wait to look at as well! Beautiful channel :) thanks again!!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you! Have fun making yours and what a nice hobby to have ❤️

[@lorraineoakes3291]

how pretty these items are I love them thank you so much for a lovely video :)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Lorraine, thanks for watching ❤️❤️

[@lambchop206]

Thank you! I can sew but have never mastered 'the zipper' lol. you make it look so easy. Enjoy your beautiful accent. HUGS! from hell in California.

[@lambchop206]

Otherwise knows as 41c in Europe. I think I need a vacay abroad! lol

[@isisfloresmartinez9981]

I love it and the design on it And i made one too it came out like in the video Thanks for the video its so easy

[@GranC53]

Well done! You are on your way to becoming a great teacher.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😃

[@maryclemons1048]

Lovely bags!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Mary, Thanks for watching x

[@adiba10]

Thanks love ur content new fan

[@manalomamer7703]

Very nice and perfect

[@lorraineniess116]

how pretty the pouches are hun!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Lorraine, thanks so much for watching x

[@deepestanio4625]

I do love the sewing ones as said ma was a seamstress and I couldn’t figure it out but you explain and make it seem so easy. I appreciate it. I love to see all you do🤩

[@Jo-ww5ei]

So lovely. I love your videos.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you, Thanks so much for watching! x

[@joannepierce941]

Thankyou lovely video 😊

[@shraddharanawat1271]

Lovely!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching x

[@lindalynchahon7714]

Love it 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Linda, x

[@bodyandsoul17]

Excellent!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you liked it!