DIY Unicorn Head Pencil Case

posted by Stacie on August 5, 2016 // 45 Comments »

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DIY Unicorn Head Pencil Case

My challenge this month was to come up with something back-to-school related. I knew exactly what to do. My girl's love unicorns and they always want a little larger pencil case so they can bring a few other things as well like lip gloss, mints, etc. My first thought was to do the entire body of the unicorn but then we scaled back to the head which I think was a great choice. I love this DIY Unicorn Head Pencil Case.

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This pouch just turned out so cute. We absolutely love them! In fact, my girls made a few extra to share with their friends. We are thrilled to be partnering again with Waverly to bring this fun back-to-school craft. Waverly Inspirations products are available exclusively at Walmart.

DIY Unicorn Head Pencil Case

Supplies Needed

Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Fabric
Wonder Under
Thread
Zippers – we chose heavy duty black zipper – make certain that your zipper has a small hole in it for ribbon
Sewing machine
Unicorn Head Silhouette
Tape measure
Marking pencil
Pins

Directions

This was such a fun project thanks to the superior sewing skills of my stepmother. She sewed the second pencil pouch in no time flat!

Step 1.

Choose your fabrics. We loved these Waverly Inspirations fabrics with the beautiful, bright colors. We paired our fabric choices with a solid, coordinating color for the unicorn head and pencil pouch lining. Iron all fabric as needed to remove all wrinkles.

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Step 2.

Print out the Unicorn Head Silhouette and cut out the head completely. This is where you can decide to leave the horse with the wavy main or you can cut a smoother horse but cutting off the hair on the mane. Place the head on Wonder Under and trace out a unicorn head for each pencil case you plan to make. Next cut out each unicorn head, follow the Wonder Under instructions and iron the head onto your fabric. Cut the heads out once again and place to the side.

Step 3.

Use the marking pencil and pins to cut two pieces of the outside fabric measuring 11 X 7 with a 3/8 seam allowance. Cut the coordinating fabric liner as well with the same measurements. Pin everything inside out.

Step 4.

Now you want to peel back the paper on the Wonder Under Unicorn Head. Using a pin mark on the front side of the pouch mark about where the horn of the unicorn should be. My goal was for the ribbon to look like is was coming off of the top of the Unicorn horn so I pinned where the top of the zipper would go and sewed accordingly. I have literally never said unicorn so much in my life but it is surprisingly uplifting.

Step 5.

Now it's time to add the zipper. We used this fab video for the exact instructions on how to add the zipper. Watch the entire video once and then pause when you start to sew the zipper.

How to sew a zipper on a fabric pouch

Step 6.

Once your zipper is added, you are ready to sew the case. You should position your zipper with the teeth side down along the right side of fabric of the top edge of the bag. This is where you have that 3/8 seam allowance. Layer lining on top (right side down), pin in place and sew with zipper foot and straight stitch. Repeat on the opposite side.

Step 7.

Cut your choice of ribbon into 5 inch pieces. Cut these pieces in half and then half again. Each piece should yield 5 inch strips. Thread as many strips as you can through the zipper. I managed to get 6 or 7 pieces into each one. Tie them in knots. Keep tying knots around the other knots until every strip is done.

Step 8.

Trim off any stray threads and your pencil pouch / makeup case is complete.

We hope that you love this DIY Unicorn Head Pencil Case as much as we do!

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