art case tutorial

Art Case These are sewing instructions for an art case made from double sided quilted fabric. It is large enough to hold 12 colored pencils and 2 coloring books/pads of paper and even

a little treat in the flap pocket. Supplemental pattern pieces can be found on www.thisismamamakesstuff.com

Pattern pieces: Main piece – rectangle measuring 12 1/2” x 38“ Handles (cut 2) 12 1/2” x 3” Pocket (cut 1 from provided pattern) Pocket Flap (cut 1 from provided pattern) Supplies: 1/2 yd double-sided quilted fabric (you might be able to get by with less if you are really careful at pattern placement, cutting and if your fabric store cuts really straight). 1 1/2” of 1” Velcro 1 package of coordinating 1/4” double fold bias tape.

Art Case Marking lines on the rectangular piece.

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2. Serge or otherwise finish edges of pocket and long edges or rectangular piece.

1. Bind each end short end of the large rectangular piece, the curved side of the pocket flap and the top edge of the pocket with 1/4” bias tape.

4. Fold and iron 1/4” on non-bound edges of pocket. Topstitch into place.

3. Fold back 4 1/2” and sew channels 1” apart starting 1 1/4” from the edge.


5. Attach flap above pocket using 1/4” seam.

6. Fold flap over and topstitch 1/4” away from edge.

7. Fold each strap piece in half lengthwise. Fold in 1/4” on each long raw edge of strap. Topstitch on the edge to close strap. (You could try to sew right sides together, but the thickness makes it hard to turn).

8. Attach straps using 1/4” seam.


9. Flip straps and topstitch 1/4” from edge.

10. With right sides together, fold each side in to make large pockets (follow measurements from sketch on page 1). Sew 1/4” seam. Flip and press. (sorry, I did not take a good picture of this step).

11. Cut 1 1/2” piece of Velcro. Sew one piece in the middle of each side of case at “X” mark from Diagram. Fill and enjoy!

art case tutorial

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