I made this kid’s art portfolio for my nephew. I made his art portfolio from some large fabric samples, some offcuts of Thomas the Tank Engine fabric and some other leftover bits and pieces.
I had two thick upholstery type fabric samples, in bright red and navy blue check and I thought they would work well with the Thomas the Tank Engine scraps pieces.
Kid’s Art Portfolio Tutorial
The fabric samples were just a smidgen off the measurements recommended in the tutorial I used so I decided to just go with it.
Novice Applique Technique
I just folded the raw edges behind each scrap, ironed the fold and machine sewed it down around the edges.
I used washi tape because it was what I had but you could use masking tape.
Top Tip for Crayon Pockets
Extra Pencil Case
I had two extra Percy the Train and Fat Controller scraps so I decided to put them on either side of an extra little pencil case to go with the portfolio.
Here is the finished gift – reports are my nephew loves it! Phew!