DIY Crayon Roll

So here is my second {and my favorite} project from last Friday's "Fabulous Friday" spent with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, the crayon roll!  I was so excited when I saw it on the list, as I was have been dying to make these!  In fact, if my friends/family with kids are reading, this is a sneak peek at your kiddos Christmas/birthday presents this year!  I made the canvas fabric flower for Lola's room, so I went with more boy colors for this crayon roll, so I would have something to bring home to Kyan!  Without further adieu...

Supplies Needed:

Two pieces of fabric measuring 5 x 16 and 1/2 inches (they can match or not, your call)

One piece of fabric measuring 6 x 16 and 1/2 inches

One piece of flannel fabric or lightweight fusible interfacing measuring 5 x 16 and 1/2 inches

Ribbon (approximately 36ish inches?!)

Sewing Machine and coordinating thread

Crayons

How To:

Step One

Place one of your 5 x 16 and 1/2 inches of fabric across the flannel fabric.  Take the larger piece of fabric (6 x 16 and 1/2 inches) and fold it in half.  Pin it to the  fabric/flannel, with the two ends towards the bottom.

Step Two

Measure and mark at 8 and 1/4 inches.  From there, measure an inch to the left and to the right and mark.  Continue to do so until you get to the end of the strip.

Step Three

 Once you have marked and measured each inch, sew a straight stitch from the bottom of the fabric (that has the added folded fabric) until you get to the top of the folded fabric, back stitch to make sure it holds.  Clip off extra thread.

Step Four

Take your ribbon, fold in half.  If it has a design, like mine did, put like sides together.  Sew a straight stitch over the ribbon.  I went back and forth to make sure it would hold!

Step Five

 Place your other piece of fabric that measures 5 x 16 and 1/2 inches on top, like sides together.  Sew around the edge using a straight stitch, leaving {about} a two inch gap where the ribbon is.  It will make it easy to do the next step.

Step Six

 Cut the corners off pretty close to the stitch.  This helps when you turn your fabric and doesn't make the corners bulky.

Step Seven

Turn your piece inside out {which will reveal the correct side}!

Step Eight

Once you have your correct side all out, sew along the edges using a straight stitch one last time {I ironed the piece out before I did so}.  When you sew along the edge, you will close up the 2 inch gap/hole that was previously there!

Step Nine

Add crayons!

Step Ten

Roll it up when you are finished.  Stick it in your purse, diaper bag, drawer of your cabinet...wherever!

If you can sew a straight stitch {or can get close to it} you can do this project!  It is so easy and it literally cost me next to nothing, as I had the fabrics and the ribbon!  

These will make such a fun gift to give and can be customized for any boy or girl!  I plan on adding a coloring book or two to go with it!