Whale Pencil Case Sewing Pattern PDF | Beginner Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Sew a little whale that will brighten every school day, creative afternoon, or desk. This charming zipper pouch is made to hold pencils, colored pencils, pens, and other small essentials—and it makes a truly special handmade gift.

With its softly shaped body, embroidered belly, tiny fins, and sweet expression, the Whale Pencil Case is a project children will love to use and makers will enjoy giving. Choose classic ocean-inspired fabrics or create a whale in colors that feel entirely your own.

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern with a clear, photo-filled tutorial in English. The project is designed with a fully lined construction and clean finishes, so there are no raw edges inside.

Finished Size

Approximately 10” × 4”
25 × 10 cm

What You Will Receive

• A printable PDF sewing pattern
• A detailed, step-by-step photo tutorial in English
• Pattern files for both A4 and US Letter paper
• Metric and imperial measurements
• Seam allowance included
• Guidance for a neat, fully lined zipper pouch

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly. The tutorial explains each stage clearly, making this a lovely project for a confident beginner or anyone looking for a satisfying small sew.

Materials Needed

• Main fabric: approximately 8” × 21” (20 × 53 cm)
• Belly fabric: approximately 10” × 8” (25 × 20 cm)
• Lining fabric: approximately 11” × 12” (28 × 30 cm)
• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• One 10” (25 cm) zipper
• One pair of safety eyes, approximately 8 mm
• Sewing machine, scissors, ruler or tape measure, and pins or clips

Medium-weight cotton or linen works beautifully. For soft, lightweight, or stretchy fabrics, fusible interfacing will help the whale keep its shape.

Please Note

This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.

You may sell up to 100 finished items made from each purchased pattern, provided design credit is given to Cheri Demeter Patterns. Mass production is not permitted. The pattern, tutorial, photographs, and files may not be copied, shared, resold, or redistributed.

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