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DIY Recycled Tin Pen Holder Sewing Pattern
DIY Recycled Tin Pen Holder Sewing Pattern

DIY Recycled Tin Pen Holder Sewing Pattern

Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Techniques
Techniques

Bias Binding

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download
Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Techniques
Techniques

Bias Binding

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download

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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.

About this pattern

Pep up your desk by following our DIY recycled tin pen holder tutorial.

Store away your stationery in our easy DIY recycled tin pen holder. With Amanda Walker’s tutorial, you can learn how to transform a tin can into a stylish and functional organiser for your pens, pencils, and more. You’ll also learn how to create bias piping using essentials that you already have in your stash. 

Essentials

  • Fabric, assorted prints
  • 400g food can with white lining
  • Piping cord, 4mm x 5m
  • Piping or zipper foot
  • Spray adhesive
  • Hot glue gun

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    Top sewing tip

    If you make a much longer length of weft cord, the whole of the can could be wrapped with no gaps.

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