Every parent needs a stash of crayons to help a little one stay busy. This crayon roll is a fun way to keep track of crayons and have them readily accessible. I’ve included easy-to-follow instructions to make this DIY craft super simple, and it is cute enough to give as a gift!
RELATED: These fabric roll organizers work great to hold other things too. Make the pockets more narrow on the make-up brush holder to hold colored pencils or markers.
To welcome my new niece home from China on Sunday, I whipped up a crayon roll. I wasn’t able to give it to her in person but my mom said she was mesmerized by all of the crayons and how they slip into their own pocket.
Here are the supplies you’ll need
- Two pieces of fabric 5 X 16 1/2 inches (for the outside and inside)
- One 6 X 16 1/2 inch piece of fabric folded in half lengthwise and pressed (for the pocket)
- One piece of lightweight fusible interfacing 5 X 16 1/2 inches
- One package of ric rac trim
- 30 inches of ribbon
- One package of 16-count crayons
TIP: A rotary cutter, ruler and mat make it really easy to cut out these pieces. I love this folding cutting mat that also serves as an ironing board. (affiliate links)
How to Make a Crayon Roll in Five Easy Steps
Step One: Iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the 5 X 16 1/2 piece of fabric that you want to be on the inside.
Step Two: Line up the bottom edges of the folded piece and the piece with interfacing and then pin them together. Starting over from the edge 1 1/4 inches sew lines parallel with the edge starting from the top of the crayon pocket, back-stitching at the top to reinforce. Sew the lines one inch apart across the pocket. You will have 1 1/4 inches on each side.
Step Three: If you want to use ric rac, pin it around the edge as shown. Fold the ribbon in half and pin it on the edge.
Note: On the one, I didn’t use ric rac I did a blanket stitch around the edge when finished.
Step Four: Pin the remaining piece of 5 X 16 1/2 inch fabric right sides together with the pocket piece. Sew around edges with 1/4 inch seam. Leave about 3 inches across the bottom for turning.
Step Five: Trim corners, turn, press and topstitch being careful to catch all layers of the opening to close.
Welcome home Faith! We are so happy to have you join our family! How very lucky we are indeed to have you! Do you have a special child in your life that would love to have a fun way to hold their crayons?
Crayon Roll Variations To Try
Looking for a simpler version? Try this felt holder. It has a lot less sewing and whips up even quicker!
Check out this new closure for the fabric roll
More fun crayon crafts
I think that you like these additional crafts. Your kids will love using up their broken crayons to make fun new shapes, and the felt turkey holder and egg holder is perfect for your holiday kid’s table!
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How to Make a Crayon Roll Crayon Holder
Equipment
- Pair of Scissors
- Iron
Ingredients
- Two pieces of fabric 5 X 16 1/2 inches for the outside and inside
- One 6 X 16 1/2 inch piece of fabric folded in half lengthwise and pressed for the pocket
- One piece of lightweight fusible interfacing 5 X 16 1/2 inches
- One package of ric rac trim
- 30 inches of ribbon
- One package of 16 count crayons
Instructions
- Iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the 5 X 16 1/2 piece of fabric that you want to be on the inside.
- Line up the bottom edges of the folded piece and the piece with interfacing and then pin together. Starting over from the edge 1 1/4 inches sew lines parallel with the edge starting from the top of the crayon pocket, back-stitching at the top to reinforce. Sew the lines one inch apart across the pocket. You will have 1 1/4 inches on each side.
- If you want to use ric rac, pin it around the edge as shown. Fold the ribbon in half and pin it on the edge. Note: On the one, I didn't use ric rac I did a blanket stitch around the edge when finished.
- Pin the remaining piece of 5 X 16 1/2 inch fabric right sides together with the pocket piece. Sew around edges with 1/4 inch seam. Leave about 3 inches across the bottom for turning.
- Trim corners, turn, press and topstitch being careful to catch all layers of the opening to close
- TIP: A rotary cutter, ruler and mat make it really easy to cut out these pieces. I love this folding cutting mat that also serves as an ironing board. (affiliate links)
I made one of these today for my son. I used a leg from a pair of jeans my husband was getting rid of and then did not the interfacing. Thanks for the measurements.
very very very simple and nice…thank’s
i am going to make them to put felt tips in for school
it’s a great ideas…i just love it 🙂
Thank you SO much for the awesome tutorial.
I just made one and love how it turned out!
I am a complete newbie when it comes to sewing, so I really appreciate the step-by-step instructions with pictures 🙂
Oh, and I’m really enjoying your site! Can’t wait to try more of your fun ideas!
cute cute cute…thanks for the instructions
I’ll be making two of these….hopefully tonight. You should start a flickr group, so everyone can upload their pics of their creations using your tutorial. ;o) I bet you’d get a kick out of that.
I made my first roll up last night for my little guy’s 4th b-day today using my brand new sewing/embroidery machine! YAY! It was a lot of fun, & I plan to make more of these! (I ordered your set!) Thanks so much for all of your great tutorials! I’m a new follower, and am just in love with your blog!! Kuddos!!
What a beautiful project and what a gorgeous little girl! Congratulations on your new niece!
My neighbors adopted a 4 year old girl from China, and she is just a joy to everyone who meets her.
I’m adding your button to my blog roll. Your blog is a definite inspiration, and I’d like to invite you and your readers to Blog it Forward! We’re inspiring the world, one blog at a time! :o)
Angela
Thanks for posting your tutorial!
I made 2 and you can check them out at the below link.
http://skitzoleezrastudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/crayon-carrier.html
Great simple pattern! Exactly the sort of instructions I was hoping to find when I went searching this afternoon. I was able to make 2 in a snap!
So excited to make this one! I have everything ready. I’m hoping to make it tomorrow. It’s for my niece for her birthday. Love the tutorial.
Thanks for this tute! I managed to whip one of these out during naptime today! I used some thin cotton batting instead of interfacing for a little extra padding.
I love the crayon rolls! I have made a few of them for birthday parties and I am making another one today….Lighting McQueen. Thank you for such a great tutorial.
It makes the fabric more stiff, gives it some body, so it is not too flimsy.