Felt Organizer


This Felt Organizer is so versatile that you can use it to store pencils, markers, paintbrushes or use it as a sewing case. However you use it, it is an easy beginner sewing project.


You will need:
a 12 x 18 inch piece of felt
30 inches of ribbon or bias tape

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Sewing an Organizer

Fold bottom end of the felt up 4 inches. Pin in place. Stitch along each side.

pin sides of pencil case or felt organizer

With a measuring tape place a pin every 2 inches.

rows of pencil case

Make pockets by stitching down the center where each pin is. Don't forget to backstitch at the beginning and end. Fold your ribbon in half and pin the center to one side. Stitch the ribbon in place.

ribbon on felt organizer

You can keep your sewing supplies in the pockets or store pencils and markers for a pencil case. Here are some examples...

pencil case from felt organizer

sewing case from felt organizer

paintbrush case from felt organizer

Fold up and tie in front. You can also decorate the front by gluing pieces cut out of felt, ribbon or add beads to your ribbon.

felt organizer tied with ribbon




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