Mini Crayon Roll Tutorial

Be Crafty.

Playful yet practical, this Mini Crayon Roll is lots of fun. The elastic

band keeps crayons secure for your little one -- no matter how small

they’ve gotten! And, it’s a simple-sew project for mom.

Instructions $ Dritz® 5/8” fold-over elastic

$ 4-3/4” x 12” fabric (outside)

$ 4-3/4” x 12” fabric (inside)

$ 4-3/4” x 12” iron-on vinyl

sewing machine

ruler

scissors

fabric pen/pencil

straight pins

iron

1. Following the instructions on the package, apply

the vinyl to inside fabric.

2. Pin the elastic along the center of the inside fabric.

$ shopping list

basic tools & supplies

SCHMETZ® machine needle

lets make a seal...

1/4” 3. Starting 1/4” in from the fabric edge, mark every

5/8” - there should be 17 marks.

sew on & sew forth

Dritz® tailor’s marking set fabric pencil

This will protect your fabric from all those pesky

crayon marks!

FYI elastic position

Extend the right end approximately 1/4” over the

fabric edge. The other end will be longer, and will

create the loop that holds the roll closed.

excess elastic for the loop will

be on the left side

Dritz® Clothing Care ironing blanket

Omnigrid® mat, 24WG; 6x12” ruler

Dritz® ultra-fine glasshead pins

5/8”

1/2”

4. Stitch every pencil mark - be sure to backstitch a

few times to make sure it’s really secure.

5. Pin the two fabrics with right-sides together.

6. Stitch together three sides - leave the entire end

with the loop open.

7. Turn it all right-side out.

8. Tuck in the raw fabric ends, and pin the elastic

between the two layers.

step #9 will create 1 more crayon space on each end

9. Add an 1/8” topstitch all the way around.

creates the loop

Tips & Techniques pinning vinyl

To prevent visible pinholes, place your pins parallel

to the fabric edge, and try to keep them within

the 1/4” seam allowance.

Dritz® tomato pin cushion It will be easier to leave the whole end open

(instead of the usual 4-6” opening) b/c the vinyl

coating is less pliable than regular fabric.

Do a backstitch or two over the elastic loop for

a little extra insurance.

Be careful: The vinyl coating shows every stitch

hole if you have to remove it.

sandwich it

10. Fill it up and go!

You’re Done.

Love it!

the elastic band makes it

quick & easy to roll up!

pin direction

stitch vinyl

side down

super compact