Zippered Box Pencil Case Tutorial

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2 pieces of mid-weight woven non-fusible interfacing measuring 30 cm by 25 cm. (This helps add body to your bag, because without it, it wouldn t be very boxy ) 1 30cm zipper.

1 Zippered Box Pencil Case Tutorial Step 1: What you'll need 2 pieces of exterior fabric measuring 30 cm by 25 cm. (The longer side will be the top of your pouch, keep this in mind when cutting directional fabric). 2 pieces of interior fabric measuring 30 cm by 25 cm. 2 pieces of mid-weight woven non-fusible interfacing measuring 30 cm by 25 cm. (This helps add body to your bag, because without it, it wouldn t be very boxy ) 1 30cm zipper. Coordinating thread (this will be visible on the outside of the case). Step 2: Iron interfacing on Iron the interfacing to the WRONG side of the external fabric. Make sure the glue side of the interfacing is facing the fabric, not the ironing board! Step 3: Lay out your pieces Zip the zipper up all the way before you start. Lay your lining fabric down on the table right side up (really only matters if it's printed, otherwise whatever side you want up is right. Lay the zipper down on top with the pull as shown. Line the zipper and fabric up at their right edges. Lay the exterior fabric wrong side up on top of the zipper and lining. Line up all the edges and pin in place. Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 1

Step 4: Sewing the zip Use a regular foot for this!

backstitch again. With the needle still in the fabric, lift up the presser foot and open up the zip.

Put the presser foot down again and finish sewing the seam. Backstitch at the end of the zip.

2 Step 4: Sewing the zip Use a regular foot for this! Place the pinned fabrics under the presser foot and line it up so the left edge of the foot is right up against the zipper. Backstitch at the edge of the fabric and then stitch down the edge until you get a few cm from the other end and backstitch again. With the needle still in the fabric, lift up the presser foot and open up the zip. The foot needs to be lifted so the zipper tab can pass by the foot. Put the presser foot down again and finish sewing the seam. Backstitch at the end of the zip. Step 5: Sew the other side of the pouch Repeat what you just did using the other side of the zipper. Just line everything up on the right edge and pin and sew. Step 6: What it should look like now Both exterior and lining should be sewn to the zipper and nicely lined up. If the outside edges are a little wonky, straighten them up using the ruler and some scissors. Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 2

Step 7: Sew the bottom of the pouch together Pin the edges opposite the zipper together with the lining on the outside.

You can trim the excess seam allowance with pinking shears - they'll stop it from fraying and make it look a little nicer.

Sew across both ends using a 6mm seam allowance, backstitching at both edges. Yes, you're going to sew over the zipper and everything!

3 Step 7: Sew the bottom of the pouch together Pin the edges opposite the zipper together with the lining on the outside. Sew down this edge using a 6mm seam allowance, backstitching at both ends. You can trim the excess seam allowance with pinking shears - they'll stop it from fraying and make it look a little nicer. Step 8: Sew the ends Flatten the pouch out so the zipper is sitting directly above the bottom seam. Unzip about half way. Sew across both ends using a 6mm seam allowance, backstitching at both edges. Yes, you're going to sew over the zipper and everything! Just take it slow over the zipper, make sure you don t sew over the metal parts, and you'll be fine. When sewing across the edge with the open zipper, make sure both sides of the zipper fabric are touching as you sew over it. Otherwise, you'll sew it in a way so there's a big gaping hole. Once both ends are sewn, trim the zipper so it lines up with the fabric. You can also trim the seam allowances with pinking shears. Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 3

Step 9: Making the corners boxy Take one end of the pouch, inside out, and flatten it out.

Taking off more of the corner will result in a tinier, boxier pouch.

4 Step 9: Making the corners boxy Take one end of the pouch, inside out, and flatten it out. Line up the zipper and bottom seam. Now you'll want to take off the corners. Taking off more of the corner will result in a tinier, boxier pouch. You can pin the seams and try it out before you mark and sew too! Once you're happy, mark and sew along the seams. Repeat for the other end of the bag. Step 10: Trim it up Once it's all sewn, turn it right side out and double check everything. If it's wonky, rip out the stitching and try again. If you're happy with it, trim off all the corners. Step 11: Turn it the right side around, and you have a boxy pouch! Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 4

5 Evaluation of your zippered case Name: Your brief was to develop a functional zippered case. Did you complete this brief? Why/why not? What were your biggest achievements during the completion of this project? Why? What were your issues/difficulties during the completion of this project? Why? What could you have done differently to improve your work? Why would you change this aspect? What parts of the project would you have liked more help with? Why? How could you improve your practical work and time management during this process? Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 5

6 On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being less than satisfactory and 5 excellent, how would you rate the different aspects of your work? (please circle a number). Less than satisfactory Excellent Case construction Zipper Shape (form) Presentation Function Aesthetics Overall score Explain why have you given these scores? How could these aspects be improved in future work? Overall, are you happy with your product? Why/why not? Write a reflection on your process Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 6

7 Assessment Rubric Name: A C. Creating the solution D. Evaluating Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Follows the plan to create the product, with minimal assistance. Product functions as intended and is presented appropriately. Demonstrates excellent time management. B+ Demonstrates competent technical skills. Follows the plan to create the product, with some assistance. Products functions as intended and is presented appropriately. Demonstrates competent time management. B Demonstrates satisfactory technical skills. Follows the plan to create the product, with additional assistance. Product partially functions and is adequately presented. Demonstrates satisfactory time management. C Demonstrates minimal technical skills. The product is non-functional or incomplete. Demonstrates minimal time management. Completes the evaluation to an excellent level. Self-reflects on issues and achievements. Lists and evaluates several ways in which the product could be improved. Describes how they would go about achieving the improvements, verbalising their reasons. Completes all aspects of the self-guided evaluation of the product to a sound level. Lists at least two ways in which the product could be improved and how they would achieve the improvement. Adequately completes the evaluation. Lists at least one way in which their product could be improved. Briefly completes the evaluation. Does not critically review their work. D The student does not reach the standard identified. The student does not reach the standard identified. Score Final Grade: Year 9 Zippered Case Instructions Alamanda College 7

Decorated calico bag. Calico Bag suggested production plan and management. Name:

Decorated calico bag. Calico Bag suggested production plan and management. Name: Name: Decorated calico bag The objectives of this project are to follow the production plan to produce, decorate and evaluate a calico bag. Throughout this project, you will be required to: follow the