Combine the powers of the Cricut with the possibilities of sewing to make these cutwork zippered pouches. The pencil case and box pouch projects are quick and easy. It only needs a straight stitch and can be sewn by hand. The bee and honeycomb cut outs that really take your project to the next level. I used my Cricut Marker for this project, but you can also use the Cricut Explore, a different type or cutting machine, or cut by hand. The Pattern (SVG & PDF) comes in two sizes Pencil case and Small box pouch. The Box pouch is great for a small sewing kit, makeup essentials, period supplies, or sewing clips. I like to keep colored pencils in the longer case.
Pick A Size:
Both sizes use the same materials.
Pencil Case: 7.5x2x2” (19x5x5 cm)
Small Box Pouch: 5” long x 2.5” tall x3” wide (12.5×6.5×7.5 cm)
Supplies:
I have designed it to use the fine-point blade and the 12×12 mat size, so everyone can make it.
- 2 colors of Non fraying material, like felt or faux leather
- Freezer paper, if using felt
- Coordinating thread
- Ribbon – 6″
- Zipper 12″ or longer
- Fabric clips
- Sewing supplies
- Cutting machine like a Cricut or Fine Knife like X-acto for hand cutting.
- Pattern (you are on that page now)
- Video Tutorial:
If you are in love with these Bees, you can also download several other bee inspired projects from the freebie library
Video Tutorial
The supplies listed here are what I used in the video or mentioned. Do not feel restricted by this list. Use supplies you have and make design choices in line with your style.
Supplies Use: (Affiliate Links)
- Cricut Faux Suede – Brown (from Rustic Sampler)
- Cricut Felt – Yellow (from Summer Sky Sampler)
- Reynolds Freezer Paper – (Has a coating that bonds to felt)
- Thread – Yellow – Gutermann Sew-All Saffron Color #855 or Mara 100 color #417
- Offray Grosgrain Ribbon ⅜” wide x 6” – Maize Yellow
- 12” or longer zipper – Nylon or plastic. Size: No. 3
- Fabric Clips
- Sewing Machine Needle – universal or sharp in size 80/12 or 90/14
- Bee Cutwork Pouch Pattern – You are that page now.
Tools Used:
- Cricut Maker (Explore also works)
- Light Grip Mat (Green) & Medium Grip Mat (Blue)
- Cricut Fine Point Blade
- Cricut Maker Rotary Blade (not require)
- Drtiz temporary spray adhesive
- Fabric Marking Pen – Dual end (Pen or pencil work too)
- Lighter / candle (optional)
- Scissors – Kai Pink (for left and right handed)
- Titanium Coated Thread snips
