Handcrafted Pen Wraps

February 24, 2009

After looking around without success for a pen holder I really liked, I've been making cloth pen wraps of my own design for a couple years. I use new, vintage and recovered fabrics (the recovered fabric is from second-hand clothing and linens) to make a "roll and tie" type wrap that has proven very useful for me. You probably won't carry this in a shirt pocket, but if you use a backpack, briefcase, or purse you can fit this wrap easily into a corner.

I have finally given one of these away to almost everyone I know, but I still enjoy making them! So now I am selling a few at a time on eBay ... search for "pen wrap" or look in Collectibles>Writing Instruments>Pens>Other to find the current listings. No two are the same -- if you like one, bid on it now : )

You might want to try your hand at creating one of these yourself. If so, I publish a little book titled "The Pen Wrap" at www.lulu.com that shows you how.

For previews of wraps and of the book, visit http://www.exbpens.com.

E.X.B.

February 24, 2009

How clever! Nice ideas and very deft execution. I might buy one or two for my SO, although I personally never use anything beyond my pocket or a cigar case.

Welcome to FPN!

February 24, 2009

Thank you for the welcome, Andy -- I have lurked off and on as a visitor here and expect to enjoy actually participating in the FPN for real. EXB

How clever! Nice ideas and very deft execution. I might buy one or two for my SO, although I personally never use anything beyond my pocket or a cigar case.

Welcome to FPN!

February 24, 2009

i really like your pen wraps. Just a week ago I started making my own pen wraps at the moment I am starting with felt,as I heard that is the best material for pens (not scratching etc..). I have made one in dark green with a leather band (and 6pen slots) and want to make one in blue and red! Only Problem is I dont have a sewing machine and even though I sew quite a bit It just would be so much quicker with a sewing machine as it really is only lots of straight lines. I love my pen wrap! But am now aspiring to ones a bit like yours but dont have so much time. Maybe with something like a turquoise silk outside and red or pink felt inside for about 12-15 pens!

February 24, 2009

Do you find that felt gets bulky when you have a wrap holding several pens? I have had that problem! However, I did make a wrap for my son for 25 brush pens and he does not seem to mind that it makes a large package. Sewing by hand would definitely take longer ...

I'd love to see a photo of your hand-sewn wrap

EXB!

i really like your pen wraps. Just a week ago I started making my own pen wraps at the moment I am starting with felt,as I heard that is the best material for pens (not scratching etc..). I have made one in dark green with a leather band (and 6pen slots) and want to make one in blue and red! Only Problem is I dont have a sewing machine and even though I sew quite a bit It just would be so much quicker with a sewing machine as it really is only lots of straight lines. I love my pen wrap! But am now aspiring to ones a bit like yours but dont have so much time. Maybe with something like a turquoise silk outside and red or pink felt inside for about 12-15 pens!