29 FREE & Easy Pencil Pouch Patterns for Back to School!

Summer is almost over and before you know it, it will be back to school time! Start sewing now so you can add a handmade touch to your student’s supplies with a beautiful pencil pouch. Pouches are one of my favorite sewing projects because they are so fun and easy, plus most of the time you can use scraps! I’ve rounded up 29 free patterns for pencil pouches that are perfect for beginners and expert sewers too.

Pro Tip: These pouches aren’t just for pencils – they can hold sewing supplies, sunglasses, or anything else that needs a stylish and portable home!

Classic Long Pencil Pouch

To me, back-to-school time always feels like a new beginning. Time to get organized and start fresh. Time to be a better student, worker or parent than you have been before. And it’s always time for a little style. Who knew what a pick-me-up a cute Long Pencil Pouch could be?

Notebook Pencil and Pen Holder

I designed this super easy pencil and pen pocket to wrap around a standard-sized composition notebook. It’s great for a journal or for school note taking!

Colored Pencil Roll Up

Make a beautiful pencil roll with burlap & lace! This storage roll can also hold regular #2 pencils, paintbrushes, or crochet hooks.

Cute Corners Case

This is the Cute Corners Case… look how wide it opens! You’ll be able to grab and go with this sweet pouch!

Padded Binder Cover

Remember fabric binder covers of the past? Now you can make one too. This clever binder cover pattern has pockets inside for pencils, pens, and other cool tools.

Designer Zipper Pouches

Go big or go home with this gorgeous designer style quilted pouch! This is more the other pencil pouch sewing patterns because there’s a free video course to show you every step.

Zola Pen Case

The colorful and wide-opening Zola Pen Case might be my favorite Sew Can She pencil pouch to date. These are so great for easily finding the desired item. Anything that saves time (even if it’s only a second) is valuable to me. Not to mention they turned out gorgeous.

Stand Up – Slide Down Pencil or Tool Case

Here’s a clever variation on a standard pencil case: My Stand Up Slide Down Pencil Pouch is cute and collapsible with so many uses. Brightens up your workspace too.

Handy Dandy Drawstring Pouch

Sew an easy drawstring bag that’s long and skinny! It is the perfect size for spectacles, a tooth brush and toothpaste, pencils, or even make up brushes. The Handy Dandy Pouch was a guest post from Sedef Imer.

Binder Pencil Pouch to Sew with Mesh

Whoever thought of putting grommets on a pencil pouch so it could live in your binder was a genius! Here’s my functional and colorful take: The 3 Ring Pencil Pouch. You can make this pattern with vinyl instead of mesh too.

Classic Binder Pencil Pouch

Who knew that you could sew so many back-to-school items? Use this free Binder Pouch Tutorial to make one that’s better than any from the store. It’s a great way to use up fabric and vinyl scraps too!

Vinyl and Ribbon Pencil Pouch

If you need a see-through pouch, here’s a versatile option. The Ribbon and Vinyl Pencil Pouch is easily customized by making a bigger ribbon loop to fit your wrist, or adding a clip or key ring.

Clippie Zippies on the Go!

Another free pattern that is great for vinyl is what I call the Clippie Zippies. Clip them on your bag so your necessities don’t fall down to the bottom. Save some time by not having to hunt for them!

Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer

The Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer is amazing for pens, pencils, crayons, markers, and any other writing utensil you can imagine! You can see everything all the time…I love it!

Clamshell Shaped Vinyl Pouches

This clear vinyl pouch is just right for notions, nail polish, pens and pencils and so much more!

Simple Drawstring Pouch

This is a simple pattern that is also simply perfect for holding a handful of pencils.

Adorable Shark Pencil Holder

Ummm…how perfect is this? It’s interesting, unique, and useful; it’s got it all! Use your scraps and make this adorable pencil holder.

Basic Glitter Pencil Pouch

This free vinyl pouch pattern has an extra step to make it sparkle! Give it a try and tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe so I can see what you are working on.

Double Zipper Pencil Pouch

I appreciate a little D-ring or clip on the side of my pouches, but the size is what makes this pouch so versatile! It’s long enough to hold a 12″ ruler, and the extra pocket is perfect for loose change or erasers.

Oil Cloth Pencil Pouch

Use oil cloth to make your pencil pouch easy to keep clean. Just wipe it down and it’s as good as new. This is also a great quick or beginner project.

Flat Pencil Pouch by Torie Jayne

I love these fancy zippers! Isn’t it a perfect way to embellish a little pencil pouch without adding an extra step?

Stand-Up Pencil Case

Sew this case for lots of space and to have it stand up at a table or a desk. The piping on the outside adds a professional finish.

Bow Tied Pencil Pouch

Here’s a cute twist on the classic zipper pouch. The bow adds a sweet bit of character, don’t you agree?

Dumpling Zipper Pouch

This Japanese style zipper pouch is the perfect size for sewing supplies, cosmetics, or pens and pencils. It has a flat bottom to help it stand up. The zipper ensures that your things are kept securely

Fold-Over Pencil Sleeve

No zippers to sew or strings to thread on this pencil sleeve.

Zip-It-Up Pencil Case

Here’s a crazy pouch that’s a lot of fun (hopefully not too much distraction, but it’s worth a try!).

Pencil Pouch Set

Which size is best for you? Oh, you need all three? Excellent! Check out this free sewing pattern from Dainty Dress Diaries.

The Phoebe Phone Case

This phone case is so cute I couldn’t leave it off this list. The pattern comes with directions so you can make it the size you want. It also includes a small pocket for an ID or card. I’m sure you will find it useful!

Pretty Box Pouch

Sew this free pouch pattern for extra (and pretty) storage. It’s super practical for all your pencil pouch needs!

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