banner pencil case

A simple sewing project which recycles old

banners into attractive pencil cases – carry your

creative tools in an equally creative case!

Banner Pencil Case

Instructables by Biji-biji Initiative

Banner Pencil Case


Materials List

and a sewing machine of course !

• Measuring Tape/ Ruler• Marking chalk/ Ink marker• Scissors• Cutter• Nylon thread• Ruler• Used banner• Zipper – 12”• Lining cloth.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 1

• Take a rectangular piece of used banner.

• Mark and cut a piece measuring 28 cm X 25 cm.

Tip – Add 4 cm to actual width and 3 cm to actual length of the pencil case. .

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 2

• Fold the edge of shorter side of the piece and stitch it.

• Repeat this until all four sides are done.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 3

• Attach the lining material to the

banner piece and stitch all around as shown.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 4

• After the sides are done, attach the zipper to one edge.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 5

• Next attach the zipper to the other edge also.

• It will look as shown.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 6

• Stitch on the sides also.

• Trim the edges as shown.

Banner Pencil Case


STEP - 7

• Invert the pencil case.

• Use the sharp point of scissors to push out corners.

• This will help to make the corners sharp and straight.

Banner Pencil Case


The pencil case is ready!

banner pencil case

Design