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Sew down this first line, being sure to back stitch at the top of the pocket fabric piece.If you do not want to use the template, simply use a ruler or the mark on the bottom fabric piece to help line up the bottom of your first pocket mark. Shift the bottom of the pocket fabric so the marked line matches up with the line 7/8″ from the corner. To do this, place the corner of the backing piece so it is lined up with the template as shown. Use the template to guide the placement of the bottom of the first line on the pocket fabric.Pin the top of the pocket fabric in place. Match the top of the first marked line on the pocket fabric with the line on the backing fabric. Line up the top of your pocket piece with the 6 1/4″ horizontal line.*BE SURE to also trim the outside fabric piece to be the same width. Finish by measuring the final space of your fabric piece, if it is larger than 7/8″, cut it down to the correct size.Repeat the 5/8″ measure and mark sequence until you have 9 vertical lines.Make sure that your marks extend just above the horizontal 6 1/4″ line. Now we will measure over 5/8″ from the last marked line and make a second vertical line.Mark a line that extends just above the previously marked line and goes to the bottom of the fabric piece. Second, measure over 7/8″ from the left side of the piece.Begin by marking a horizontal line 6 1/4″ up from the bottom of the piece. Next, move to the inside pencil pouch piece.If it is larger than 1 1/8″ trim it down to 1 1/8″. When you get to the end of the pocket piece, measure the final space.Continue marking lines 7/8″ apart across the width of the pocket piece.Measure over 7/8″ from the first marked line and make another line.

Use a heat or water soluble marking pen to do this. Mark a line that is 1 1/8″ from the left side.

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NOTE: if you do not want to watch the full video tutorial, but would like to see either marking the lines for the pockets, or sewing the pockets for the pencils in a video tutorial, you will find both at this playlist on my YouTube channel.

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optional- free pattern piece for newsletter subscribers *note: you will need to confirm your subscription to the newsletter before the template will be sent.Medium weight interfacing- 1 piece 6 1/2″ (W) X 11 1/2″ (H).1 piece fabric- 9 1/2″ (W) X 12 1/2″ (H) for the pencil pockets.2 fabric pieces for inside and outside- 7″ (W) X 12″ (H)- these can be two different fabrics, or the same fabric.

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I love all the variety in the mermaid skin tones, the gold sparkle and the teal colorway of the line just makes me so happy! This fabric also has a darling panel that would make a quick and easy quilt!Ī covered notebook would be so cute in this fun fabric and make a perfect companion to your Colored Pencil Pouch.

This one has such fun supporting prints in addition to the beautiful pirate mermaids in the main print.

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It is a revision and update to her earlier mermaid fabric line. Ahoy Mermaids FabricĪhoy Mermaids fabric is designed by Melissa Mortenson of The Polkadot Chair. Keep those pencils organized and within reach so creativity can flow- quietly- with this simple sewing tutorial. This beautiful colored pencil pouch will solve those annoying problems for you. Or, at the most inopportune time, the entire rainbow clatters loudly to the floor. Just when you think you have them cheerfully coloring– the ONE color they need has rolled out of reach. Keeping children occupied on car rides, on plane rides or in church is not for the faint of heart. The fabric for this project was provided by Riley Blake Designs for my participation in the Ahoy Mermaids project tour.

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