I started with the one at Chocolate on My Cranium.. it is a good tutorial with clear photos and instructions. However, after making it, I found it was really hard to fit the crayons into the slots ... it was a very tight fit. And if I have trouble, I'm thinking little hands will too. Here is how that one turned out:
I really like the crayon fabric I found... so perfect for this project!
I decided to try the one at Skip to My Lou next. It is essentially sewn the same way, the only difference is the dimensions are larger. Therefore, instead of 3/4 of an inch for each pocket, this one has you make them 1 inch.
The crayons fit nicely into the pockets .. no struggle to get them in this time. I just hope that over time they will continue to stay in the pockets and not fly out when opened. I made the ribbon on this one longer, and also used ribbon that was not as wide as the one I used on the other crayon roll... I think I need to go even smaller next time.
I think I'll play around with the dimensions on the next one I make and see if I can come up with something I think will work well. I would also like to try one for the "fatter" crayons they make for smaller children... maybe with a velcro closure instead of a ribbon???
Since all the stores have their back to school items right now, I got crayons for only 25 cents a box at Target. Needless to say, I stocked up! Now I need to go back to Wally World and get some more of that cute crayon fabric so that I can make some more of these.
3 comments :
Awwww How Cute and what a wonderful gift for grandchildren going back to school, especially those in elementary school. They will love it!
Sandy - those are perfect for back to school. Wonderful idea for anyone who needs to corral those colors.
Great idea! Especially for stocking stuffers for the little ones!
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