Short introduction to the use of sewing machines/Sewing labs/The writer's carrier

In this laboratory we will make "The writers carrier ", it is a pens, pencils, fountain pens and ink holder and or sticky notes holder. The writer's carrier will have the following functions: Will keep the pens in one single place, this will allow the user to find them and have access to them in a fast and secure way. Keeping the pens in one single and organized place will prevent the pens to be loose or to brake them by mistake. Will have many compartment for many type of pens. Compartments: The pen carrier will have the following compartments: One pocket for fountain pen cartridges, One space for fountain pen converters, One pocket for one ink bottle and or sticky notes holder. One space for Fountain pens, ballpoint pens, fineliners, pencils, etc. The use of this carrier will is to prevent the loss of pens and pens accessories, having them in one defined and single carrier will. These carriers can be attached or added to other tools such as bags, backpacks for a single use for a writing day or as a permanent use in a backpack if desired. The size of the pen carriers can be adjusted for smaller pockets or backpack or bigger versions for travel writers. Materials and tools needed 3 Yards of Cotton fabric (18 inches long): The fabric to buy will have at least 12 inches long and 12 inches wide. Since the holder will have 2 sides, and each side will have a length of around 12 inches, that requires a fabric of 12x12 inches wide. We will add 2 inches more for the pockets and their covers: Pens pocket: One pocket 8 inches long with 4 dividers 2 inches wide each one, this will make space for: Fountain pens, fineliners, ballpoint pens and pencils or markers. this will have a 8 inches and a length of 5 inches. The second pocket will start at a height of 8 inches and will be also 8 inches wide and 3 inches tall,, it will have 3 dividers, making space for: Fountain pen ink bottles, droppers, cartridges and fountain pen nibs. Support material In order to prevent the material to bend or fold and loose its shape, we will use a support material, it could be on of the following: Hardboard: Cardboard: Less resistant and could loose its shape. An optional material can be a recycled book cover. A convenient size is a size bigger that the one we will require to be able to cut it in an personalize shape. Cardboard can be cut with scissors but it could easily loose its shape, two cardboard can be placed together to increase its resistance. Also the fabric shape can be adapted to the support material shape if desired. The options to give a shape to the material are the following: Laser cutting: An option to attain a desired shape is to laser cut it. Cricut: It can use the same file used for laser cutting the material. Sections and dimensions The writers carrier will have two big fabric sections: One frontal section, it's dimensions are 10 inches wide and 12 inches long. One rear sections, it will also have 12 inches long and 10 inches wide. One lower pocket: 7 inches wide, 4 inches long. One upper pocket: 7 inches wide, 10 inches long. A section over the pockets 1 inch can be added as cover over both pockets. Note: The dimensions are made calculating the space used for the support placed between both parts of fabric and the sewing space required for the sides of the fabric. Drawing the cutting lines on the materials Use chalk to draw the lines and cut the parts. This step may not be necessary if cricut or laser cut is used for cutting. Cut the fabric into the carrier parts Use a scissor to cut the parts. Laser cutter and cricut can also be used. Sew the parts Sew the pockets to the frontal fabric. Make the division thread lines with the sewing machine. Sew the frontal and back pocket from one corner to the upper side, continuing to the other upper side, and then continue to the lower side. Insert the support material. Sew the lower part to complete the process. See also https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Short_introduction_to_the_use_of_sewing_machines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_(sewing)