Preparing the Design
Decide upon the fabric type. Use a sturdy fabric. Cottons work well, as would corduroy, denim or heavier weight fabrics. The stronger the fabric, the longer it'll last and endure being toted about and having sharp items poked into it if you can not find stronger fabric just double it.
Decide upon the size and shape. These will depend upon the amount, length and width of the items you'll be placing inside the case. The shape of a square or rectangle works best for a pencil bag. Use a ruler or measuring tape to work out the size of the bag; measure the contents and allow for a little extra room around the edges (for ease of movement) to calculate the total size.
Decide on which side you'll be placing a zipper. A zipper can be placed either at the short side or long side of a rectangle, depending upon your preference.
Sewing the Pencil Bag
Cut the fabric into two equally sized square or rectangle shapes. Allow for a half-inch/1 centimeter (0.4 in) seam allowance on all sides. Another alternative is to fold one large piece of fabric in half and use the fold as the base of the pencil bag. You'll need to press the fold line before stitching the bag together if you do this instead of using two pieces of fabric.
Hold the two pieces of fabric in place with sewing pins.
Attach the zipper to both pieces of the fabric, at the side you've chosen to have it. Fold over a half-inch/1 centimeter (0.4 in) of fabric on one side of the square or rectangle and iron it flat. Place the edge of the zipper beneath the fold. Stitch the zipper in place with a tight, sturdy stitch.
With right sides together, stitch the remaining three sides of the case together. Double stitch the seams to ensure strength.
Unzip the zipper. Turn the case right side out and make sure you can not see the part that you sewed .
Done. Fill with pencils and related items and you're all set.
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