Pencil Roll Sewing Pattern
Being someone who loves to draw, I really love to carry my pencils around with me. After years of drawing outside (and indoors too) I have found the easiest way to find the pencil I’m looking for when I need it, is to have them separated in a pencil roll. Which is why I created my own pencil roll sewing pattern! Yay!
Today I’m going to share a little about it including where you can buy it and why I believe it’s the best pencil roll sewing pattern around.
The Rowan (Tool) Roll Sewing Pattern
I created the Rowan roll sewing pattern with an artist first view. I was inspired after drooling over the Sendak Art Roll by Peg & Awl, but I couldn’t justify the extremely high price tag that they charge.
I set to work thinking about the art materials I would want to be able to put inside my pencil roll, and then started to draw out the sewing pattern, based upon some measurements and fractions, and fabric stretch factor… things I am used to considering for clothing patterns, but applying them differently for this project.
As an example, I measured the height and diameter of every color pencil (pencil crayon) in my collection as well as how much my fabric choice would stretch just to make sure that I would be able to fit a certain number of pencils in ‘tightly’ to begin with, but with ease after a bit of stretching out.
It worked. The two pencil rolls I have sewn in wax cotton have stretched just the right amount, and I can now fit my entire collection of 80 Caran D’Ache Luminance pencils into my slightly smaller pencil roll!
5 Things That Make It The Best Pencil Roll Sewing Pattern
Having created this with my art needs in mind, I truly think it is the best pencil roll sewing pattern for a number of reasons.
1. Variable Sized Slot Pockets
Because pencils are sharpened and lose length, the pattern has slots that are full height, medium height and shorter ones too – which can be used for those stubby pencils or art crayons like Neocolors if you prefer!
The guide also provides instructions on creating sections that are wider or narrower, so you can also add brush pens, acrylic markers or paint brushes to those back pockets, or even a palette of paints if you wanted to.
2. Zippered Pocket Opening
When working with pencils, we need to be able to sharpen them, so there is a zippered pocket which can be used to store pencil sharpeners and anything else you think you might need.
3. No Exterior Pockets
Other pencil roll sewing pattern include exterior pockets, for adding in a sketchbook or pieces of paper. I understand ‘why’ this is so, but I do not like an exterior pocket, as they are not usually fastened and things could fall out.
4. Pencil Belt Option
I have a strap to close the pencil roll, but it can be cut and sewn longer, so that the pencil roll can be worn around the waist as a pencil belt. This is great it you like to do plain air drawing or some urban sketching, and need quick access to your pencils while standing and moving around.
5. Detailed Instructions
I believe that everyone should be able to create something based upon their learning needs. Which is why I have detailed written instructions, photographs instead of basic diagrams and a video on YouTube too, to help when you might need it.
Where To Download The Pencil Roll Sewing Pattern
You can get the pencil roll sewing pattern from my online shop, which is under my own name – Eve Tokens – so don’t be alarmed with it opens in a new tab! The pattern comes as a PDF sewing pattern that you can print at home or use the A0 option to have it printed at a copy shop.
I created a very thorough instruction booklet which is included in PDF format, and you can use it on your phone, tablet or computer or even print it at home too! And there is also a video walkthrough on my YouTube channel too.
As I said at the start of this blog post, I love the two versions I have made so far, but I know it will also make a great small sewing project for gifts, so will certainly be making more for friends in my life! Let me know if you make one, I would love to see it!
