Learn how to sew a pencil pouch that’s perfect for keeping school supplies, sewing notions, markers, crochet hooks, and all those little items that seem to disappear in the bottom of a bag. These simple sewing patterns are practical, fun to make, and a great way to use your favorite fabrics.
Don’t let the name fool you—pencil pouches aren’t just for pencils. They’re handy for organizing just about anything. Toss one in your purse, project bag, backpack, or sewing room and you’ll quickly find yourself wanting more than one.
20+ Pencil Pouches for Back to School~
In this collection, you’ll find pencil pouch patterns in a variety of sizes and styles. Whether you’re looking for a quick beginner project, a zippered pouch, or something a little different, there’s plenty of inspiration to help you find your next sewing project.
Shark Pencil Pouch
This zipper mouth shark is a hit with the kids at holding your pencils.
Large Felt Zipper Pouch
This bag features a lace zipper – which is pretty easy to sew.
Snappy Pouch
This quick closure pouch is perfect for stuffing those school (or sewing notion) supplies
Mesh Front Bag
This bag features a mesh front so you can see all the goodies that are stuffed inside.
Candy Wrapper Bag
Use those empty candy wrappers – and sew them into a new bag with a zipper top.
3 Ring Binder Pouch
It’s not quite as portable, but it’s a great bag for school supplies. This bag pops into your 3 ring binder for easy access.
Duct Tape Pouch
No sewing needed for this fun pouch. Just some cute duct tape and a shape template.
Quilt as you go bag
Use your little bits of fun fabric scraps to make this bag – using the quilt as you go technique.
Wristlet Pencil Pouch
This pouch has a little ribbon wristlet so you can grab your supplies and go. Plus, this project uses a leftover quilt block from your stash.
Card or Key Fob
This is a handy one to have around – not for your school supplies, but for your library cards.
Envelope Pouch
This is a fun twist – gather your supplies in an envelope shaped pouch. It does have a zipper on the top too.
Water Bottle Holder
Essential – but not always easy to haul, this water bottle holder does come in handy.
Mini Clutch with Strawberry Handle
This mini clutch has the cutest handle. It’s ready to carry anything you want.
Clear Bag
This bag is clear, and you can change the size depending on what you’d like to carry around. Easy to see what’s inside.
Stacked Ribbon Clutch
This clutch is the perfect size for all the pencils. Use that beautiful ribbon stash you’ve been holding on to.
Zip it Up
This Zip-It-Up zipper pencil pouch would be of great help for them to keep their stationery in place.
Simple Pencil Case
Your kids will love it when you use this cute pencil case sewing pattern and tutorial to make them a fun pencil pouch for their school supplies. An easy sewing pattern to follow and it works great for kids of all ages!
Pencil Pouch
A pencil pouch is a great way to keep pencils and pens in one place. How cute would this be tucked in a backpack?
Pencil pouches are one of those projects that never seem to go out of style. They sew up quickly, use very little fabric, and make wonderful gifts for teachers, students, quilters, and anyone who likes to stay organized.
They’re also perfect for using fat quarters, scraps, and leftover quilt blocks. Once you make your first one, you’ll probably start thinking of all the different fabrics and sizes you’d like to try next.
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