The Russell Bag Pattern has been designed by, and written in collaboration with, our guest designer, Kate Baz Designs! Kate has extensive experience in sewing and embroidery. She is an excellent educator and very talented in design.

This pencil case is based on the size of your notebook, sketchbook, planner, etc. so it's perfectly fitted. The elastic band holds the case in place and gently holds the pages, acting as a bookmark at the same time. It makes the perfect accessory to compliment a gift of a journal or sketchbook. The name was inspired by Rosalind Russell and the classic movie, His Girl Friday.

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PATTERN DIFFICULTY: 1 Novice

FINISHED SIZE: 2” wide, 1” deep, and approximately 3/4” shorter than your book cover height

FEATURES: Front zipper closure, elastic bookmark, pleats, decorative zipper pull option

ZIPPER REQUIRED: This pattern requires a 5"-16" single slide sipper depending on the size. Shop our selection of , to achieve the professional appearance of metal, but with ease of sewing with nylon!