Craft Ideas, Woven & Basket Crafts · Medium · 40 minutes
DIY Woven Pen Pouch From Old Blind Strips
Turn old blind strips into a stylish DIY woven pen pouch with this creative upcycling project. This handy pouch is perfect for keeping your pens and stationery organized in style.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 40 minutes
Materials
- old blind strips
- scissors
- needle
- thread
- zipper
- fabric backing
How to make it
- Remove several strips from an old window blind.
- Cut the strips to equal lengths using scissors.
- Weave the strips together in an over-under pattern to form a rectangular panel.
- Place the woven panel on a piece of fabric backing for support.
- Sew the edges of the woven panel to the fabric backing.
- Attach a zipper along the top edge using needle and thread.
- Sew the sides and bottom to complete the pouch shape.
A diy woven pen pouch is a clever way to repurpose old blind strips into a handy organizer for your pens and stationery. This project is perfect for anyone who loves upcycling and wants a unique, handmade pouch.
The woven design not only looks stylish but also adds durability and texture, making it a practical choice for everyday use. The zippered closure keeps everything secure and easy to access on the go.
When working with old blind strips, make sure to clean them thoroughly before weaving. Avoid sharp edges by trimming any rough spots to keep your pouch safe and comfortable to use.
