Sewing Project: DIY Notebook Pen Holder

Notebook pen holders are so useful if you don’t have a pen holder already on the side of your notebook. This notebook pen holder tutorial by Sewing Times With Sarah is beginner-friendly using fabric scraps. The best thing is that it only takes about 10 minutes. There are no complicated steps and she shows instructions and tips on the screen throughout the tutorial. To make this project, you need the two measurements of the height of your journal, notebook, etc, and the desired width of the pen holder. The length of the pen holder will be according to how many pens you are expecting to put. This DIY notebook pen holder is super cute because you can use any fabric to match your style.

Materials:

• 100% Cotton fabric (quilting weight cotton fabric)
• Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
• Fold Over Elastic

Directions:

First, cut out the pieces of fabric and interfacing with your customized measurements. Fold the pocket fabric piece in half. Then, place the pocket piece on top of the other fabric pieces to create a pocket. If using the fold over elastic, use the pretty side facing down. Align the elastic in the center of the fabric and stitch the elastic down.

Next, take your other fabric piece with the right side facing down on top of the elastic one. Topstitch all around, but leave an opening for the pocket. Do not stitch the elastic.

This is a great gift for your kids that are going back to school or as a make-ahead stocking stuffer. This is great for adults who journal too because I know I lose my pens all the time, or never have a pen around when I carry my journal. This would keep me organized with the pens being in front of my planner with this pen compartment.