Mini Felt Crayon Roll Tutorial

When I was making my four oldest children marker rolls for Christmas I decided to make a miniature version to hold an 8 pack of chunky crayons for Janna.

The concept is exactly the same as the marker rolls but with different dimensions.

Since I didn’t take quite as many pictures of how I made the crayon roll I recommend you take a look at the other tutorial for clarification on anything you may not understand.

Supplies

  • Felt (at least a 9″ x 9″ piece)
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Rotary Cutter & Mat (optional)
  • Ruler
  • 3/8″ Elastic (5 1/2 inch piece)

Instructions

1. Cut the felt to a size of 9 inches by 9inches.

2. Cut the elastic to a size of 5 1/2 inches.

3. Fold the bottom of the felt up, towards the top, 2 1/2 inches and pin in place.

4. Fold the top of the felt down, towards the bottom, 1 1/4 inches and pin in place.

5. Fold the piece of elastic in half and place the raw edges inside the bottom folded part of the felt as shown in the picture below. Pin in place.

6. Sew around the entire perimeter of the felt using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Sew over the elastic 2-3 times to secure it.

7. Using a piece of tailor’s chalk make 7 lines that are 1 inch apart. Start measuring from the seam line on the left, not the edge of the felt.

9. Sew along one chalk lines you drew in Step 8. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and the end.

That’s it. All you have to do now is fill the mini crayon roll with 8 chunky crayons and roll it up.

I think Janna will like feeling like one of the big kids on Christmas morning. :)

  • Fiona

    I love this. I have seen so many variations of ‘roll’ but I am going to attempt one for my nephews birthday as soon as I have worked out how to thread and wind a bobbin on the new machine hubby bought me at Christmas. I might even make an ‘Art’ roll for the older nephew in March as he loves to draw too. Thank you for inspiring me to start a new project. (I really ought to finish some too! Though today I made a picture that has been on the to do list for months and months.)
    I look forward to seeing lots of you in 2013. :)

    • http://www.blessingsoverflowing.com/ Jackie

      Thanks so much, Fiona! What kind of sewing machine did you get? I am sure you will love making all sorts of things for your family and friends once you get the hang of it. My older kids really loved the marker rolls I made them this year, and they still love the colored pencil rolls I made them 2 years ago. Both tutorials are here on the site if you choose to give them a try as well.

      Please come back and let me know how the crayon roll turned out. I always like to hear from people who have actually tried my tutorials. Take care and happy sewing. :)