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Crayon Roll Tutorial

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*Caution, affiliate links ahead…Don’t worry, I’ll use the money for something practical, like wine…. or a pony!

Crayon Roll Tutorial. So easy to make and such a convenient way to tote your kids crayons around, on the go or at home. Great sewing tutorial!

We are getting ready to hit the road on another trip, and I’m facing the dilemma of keeping the kids occupied without having to tow a trailer of all their “stuff” with us. One of the things I know will keep my girls occupied for hours is coloring. They can color all day long, however, I do not have the best track record of traveling with crayons. Either they end up broken at the bottom of my purse, or I end up toting a large plastic container of some kind, yes, the crayons are safe and intact but I look like a crazy person pulling a gallon sized container out of my purse at a restaurant.

What’s a girl to do? Duh! Pinterest of course! I found exactly what I was looking for, a crayon roll.  Unfortunately, as is the case lately, the pins I found didn’t link to the instructions for the project or they linked to just a picture, so I had to figure it out on my own. Fortunately, it was pretty easy and took me less than 30 minutes to knock one out.

Materials needed:

2 pieces of coordinating fabric 5 x 18 1/2 inches, I experimented with a few different lengths and this worked the best to get the most crayons without the roll becoming cumbersome. (Use your rotary cutter and mat to get the most accurate cuts.)

1  6 x 18 1/2 inch coordinating fabric folded and pressed in half

1 5 x 18 1/2 inch piece of medium weight fusible interfacing

Coordinating thread

16 inches of 1/4 inch ribbon

Instructions:

Iron interfacing onto the wrong side of the 5 x 18 1/2 fabric you want on the inside of your roll.

Line up the raw edges of the folded piece to the bottom of the inside piece. Pin in place.

Stitch 1 1/4 inches in from the right side and continue stitching parallel lines an inch wide across. (see picture below) You should have 1 1/4 inch on either side when you are finished.

Fold the ribbon in half and pin it to a short edge of the inside piece. Make sure the ribbon lays across the inside piece of fabric. (see picture below)

Place coordinating piece of fabric over the inside piece, right sides together and pin.

Stitch with a 1/4 seam allowance all the way around leaving a 2 inch opening on the end opposite the ribbon for turning.

Clip corners, turn right side out and then press. Top stitch, ensuring that the opening is stitched closed.

That’s it! You’re done and now you have a great little crayon roll to carry in your purse so that your little one is easily entertained when you are out and about 🙂

Happy Sewing!!

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  1. Ashley H says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    What a great idea, and it looks so easy to make too! My kids would like one of these, this might be my next DIY project-thanks for sharing!
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    • Betsy Riley says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      When I started first grade, my grandmother made me a little apron with crayon pockets across the bottom--I still have it. Same idea as this roll.
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  2. cbusch says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    This will make amazing, unqiue and fun birthday gifts. Thanks for all the instructions and photos.
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  3. Heather says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    amazing! and you make it look so simple! love this idea for carrying crayons with you!
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  4. Erin Slocum says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    This is awesome! So fast and perfect for keeping in craft boxes for each of the kids!
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  5. Linda says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I'm going to make this for my grandbaby! She'll coloring before you know it!
    Reply
  6. Brittany Shaw says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    What a unique tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!! I pinned this for my kids!
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  7. Andrew says

    February 21, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    This is an awesome idea! I have a bunch of friends that would love to make something like this. Passing it along...
    Reply
  8. Ashley S says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    What a great and easy idea!!! I love anything that keeps all my little one's "stuff" organized :)
    Reply
  9. becca says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    wat an awesome idea and a great way to keep crayons from going everywhere
    Reply
  10. Tamara Wilson ~ Mommyland says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:09 am

    This is such a fun idea. I am sure this would be a fun project for the kids to do. My daughter is just learning to sew and this will be something she can do.
    Reply
  11. Kristina & Millie says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:04 am

    awesome idea! Adding this to my to do list! If you haven't yet, hope you will link up to our Snickerdoodle Sunday (Sunday 8pm ET - Tuesday 8pm ET). Kristina & Millie recently posted...Garden UpdateMy Profile
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  12. Lauren from Molly and Mama says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:40 am

    This is such is gorgeous and practical tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Lauren from Molly and Mama recently posted...Make a Felt Pear Pin CushionMy Profile
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  13. Pauline Molinari says

    June 2, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of the Monday Funday Party!
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  14. Mandi says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I've been looking for a pattern to make this for my nieces. Pinned and tweeted- thanks so much for sharing! Mandi recently posted...lemon-grilled asparagusMy Profile
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  15. Kelley says

    June 3, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Great tutorial. This is such a good travel idea for kids. Thanks for sharing. Kelley recently posted...Flat Book Shelf How-toMy Profile
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  16. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Very cute. I am a former homeschool mom. My boys are grown now and have kids. Thanks for sharing your post with us at The Southern Special. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade recently posted...The Southern Special 9My Profile
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  17. Sarah Nenni Daher says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:47 am

    I was just Google-ing tutorials for this today! I'm so lucky I stumbled across this - PS I found this via the Ducks in a Row linky party today. This is wonderful and I just pinned this to my sewing board! Sarah Nenni Daher recently posted...FROZEN-Inspired Princess Anna Dress Up ApronMy Profile
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  18. Sinea Pies says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:15 am

    Wow I love this! Sinea Pies recently posted...Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #76My Profile
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  19. Erica Loop says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:58 am

    Great idea! Love it. Erica Loop recently posted...Ridiculously Simple DIY Doll Furniture: Reused Bottle CapsMy Profile
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  20. Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    I love the fabrics you used. So happy and cheerful. Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Social. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us next week. Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader recently posted...The Weekend Social #23My Profile
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  21. Cassie @Kent Heartstrings says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I have been eye-ing this project for awhile, because it looks like a great beginners project. I am new to sewing! Great tutorial, can't wait to try it! Cassie @Kent Heartstrings recently posted...Fathers Day Craft // 5 Bow Tie Pasta ActivitesMy Profile
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  22. Barb says

    June 8, 2014 at 3:16 am

    This is so clever that I need to make one for myself! Given that I am a bit of a paper, stationery junkie this is just what I need. Some funky material to hold all my fav pens/pencils and I am off to write a letter. Visiting you via SITSShareFest Barb recently posted...Mail a donutMy Profile
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  23. Lila says

    June 8, 2014 at 5:15 am

    My 18 month old just destroyed her crayon box AND I just picked up a sewing machine at a garage sale, so I pinned this for sure! Thank you! Lila recently posted...DIY Doll Tube Sock PantsMy Profile
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  24. Emily says

    June 9, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Such a fun idea! Great for a gift! So cute! We would love for you to come and link up with us at Your Designs This Time! http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/2014/06/designs-time-no-13/
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  25. Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:58 am

    I've been wanting to make these for my kiddos for awhile! Thanks for the tutorial! I'm going to share and pin this! I would love if you linked this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday! It will be LIVE tomorrow at 9pm CST. Thanks so much for sharing and hope to see you there! Sharon herorganizedchaos.com Sharon - Her Organized Chaos recently posted...S’mores Monkey Bread from Cinnamon RollsMy Profile
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  26. Elaine Hodges says

    February 9, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    What a great idea! If you make it a little wider you could use it for crochet hooks. Just a thought :) Stopping by from Bouquet of Talent Linky Party Elaine Hodges recently posted...Mardi Gras Foods – New Orleans StlyeMy Profile
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    • Jordyn says

      February 10, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Oooooo! Great idea!
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  27. Erica says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I absolutely love this! We have crayons scattered everywhere. Crayon boxes just don't do the trick when my girls takes them everywhere! Thanks so much for the tutorial- pinning! Found you on artsy fartsy link party. Erica recently posted...Decorating above the cabinets... What the heck can I put up there?My Profile
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