I’m a senior in college. I have a part-time job and two paid blogging gigs. I wake up at EIGHT O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (which was unthinkable to my younger self). It would seem that I know how to Adult, right? In some ways, I guess so. But in other ways…not so much. See, I decided to make myself a new pencil case in honor of my senior year, and this is the result…
PURPLE DINOSAUR YESSSSS.
Yeah, I’m not a fan of this whole “adults don’t have stuffed animals” business, so I’m starting a rebellion. Care to join me?
I saw a pencil case similar to this in a store, but part of this whole “adulting” thing is trying not to buy as many plush things, so I had to leave it behind. But obviously the idea would not leave my mind, so after a couple weeks’ design struggle this was the result.
I got to mess around with a zipper, which was both fun and stressful. Sewing is not my strong suit. I can sew on a button with confidence, but zippers onto a rounded crochet thing? Yikes. Still, it has held up so far. I’m bringing it to college for the first time today, so we’ll see. My plush Pusheen pencil case has been well-received.
Here’s a secret: most college students are 100% on board with the cute stuffed-animal thing. They’re just afraid to admit it. So if you lead the way with being unashamedly pro-cute, everybody else will appreciate it!
And the free pattern is available on Crochet Spot should you wish to create your own little dinosaur companion 😉
What should I name it? It doesn’t feel right having this little guy without a name! Please leave your suggestions in the comments and I shall be eternally grateful!
That’s the cutest pencil case! Nice work. 🙂 I hope he enjoys his day at college and whatever you do, do NOT name him Barney! 😉
You are the sweetest. Thank you so much! He doesn’t know what to make of college so far, but I think he’ll get used to it. I sure will not be naming him Barney. ;P
That’s so cute!! I’m 31 and I would totally use this if I had need of a pencil case any more, nuts to being a ‘grown up’.
Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear that you’re not one of those ‘grown ups’ who is too mature for stuffed animals 😀 I might make another one for a crochet hook case… 🙂
I’m of the age where I would be considered one of those “adult” things, but I have so. many. stuffed. toys. #AdultsHaveStuffedToys2k19 😀 I love him! I’ve never tried sewing on a zipper before, so I’m very impressed with your skills. As for a name, my first thought was something purple-related, like Mauve? Jacaranda? Plum? I hope he enjoys college with you! 🙂
I love that hashtag, let’s get it trending! #AdultsHaveStuffedToys2k19 A grown-up coworker spotted this dinosaur yesterday and absolutely lost his cool when he discovered it had a zipper, so I think a lot more adults like this whole stuffed toy business than I initially thought. Glad to learn you’re one of them…not that I’m surprised! 🙂 I love those name suggestions, thank you! <3