https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/hand-made-sewing-kit • Posted by Emmyann07
Project perfect for those with a basic understanding of sewing/ sewing machines. This is something I designed for my own personal use but feel free to change things around to make it better suit your needs! The finished dimensions are: 8½” H x 20” W and yours will come out looking a little different then mine because I used some not so fancy finishes on the outside pocket edges. Lastly, this is my very first tutorial so constructive criticism will be appreciated
Project perfect for those with a basic understanding of sewing/ sewing machines. This is something I designed for my own personal use but feel free to change things around to make it better suit your needs! The finished dimensions are: 8½” H x 20” W and yours will come out looking a little different then mine because I used some not so fancy finishes on the outside pocket edges. Lastly, this is my very first tutorial so constructive criticism will be appreciated
Gather supplies and necessary equipment Supplies: - Two types of fabric: one solid and one print ~I used scrap left over fabric I had lying around and to be honest I don’t remember how much I used…. ~But if my math is correct (and I’m so sorry if it’s not!) you’ll need 2 ½ yards of the solid and just a ½ yard of the print ~Note: This number seems like a lot for such small squares so I may be wrong but I don’t want anyone to start a project and not have enough…. So…. better safe then sorry - 1 ½ yards Fusible interfacing - Thread - Stuffing - ½” single fold bias tape - Ribbon/ trim (scraps work perfect) - And a button (if you want) Tools/ Machinery: - Sewing machine - Iron and ironing board - Tape measure/ Ruler - Scissors - Chalk pencil (or other non-permanent marking device)
Getting Started.... - Choose two contrasting fabrics, one solid and one print, and cut a 8½” H x 20” W piece for each. (This will be finished with bias tape and has no seam allowance built in so try to be as exact as possible) - Cut two pieces of fusible interfacing the same size and iron on the WRONG side of each fabric piece according to manufacturer’s instructions. - Set solid piece aside, pockets (also in solid fabric) will be attached to printed piece.
Pocket / Pouch / Flap Dimensions If you like the pocket design I chose the non-finished dimensions for the fabric squares are as follows: ( Please note: The pockets are done in the solid fabric unless otherwise noted. Also a 5/8” seam is INCLUDED in these dimensions on ALL SIDES so if the dimensions given are 4 ¼” X 6” the FINISHED dimensions will be 3” x 4 ¾” ) Panel 1: - Bottom pocket: 4 ¼ ” h x 6” w - Bottom pocket flap: 4 ¼” h x 6” w with a finished ¾” fold - Pin cushion: ~ Top (print piece): 3 ½” h x 5” w ~ Bottom (solid piece): 4” h x 5 ½” w Panel 2: - Pencil pocket 6 ¾” h x 6” w - Tweezer holder: 2 ¼” h x 6” w (two of them) Panel 3: - Single Pockets: 2 ¾“ h x 3 ½” w (four of them) - Single Pocket Flaps: 2 ¾“ h x 3 ½” w with a finished ½” fold (four of them) - Double Pocket:2 ¾” h x 6 ” w - Double Pocket Flap:2 ¾” h x 6” w with a finished ½” fold
Pockets and Flaps Pockets: - Note: I made my pockets and pouches custom for the tools I uses, feel free to play with the pockets sizes and the amount based off your own need - Use solid fabric to make pockets - Place fabric pieces face down on ironing board, fold in 5/8" all around and press (miter corners if desired) - Sew top hem - Sew pocket in place on left, bottom, and right side of pocket close to the edge and leaving the top side open. - When sewing in place sew slightly over top of pocket edge and back stitch to strengthen pocket Pocket Flaps: - Place fabric pieces face down on ironing board, fold in 5/8" all around and press (miter corners if desired) - Sew close to edge all the way around - Fold flap in the specified amount and press - Sew flap in place by stitching across the flap on the inside fold line as well as at the bottom of fold - Sew slightly over edges and back stick to strengthen flap
Pocket/ Pouch / Flap Placement In picture: Step marked in blue for pocket and purple for flap attachments at fold - After making pockets it’s time to sew them in place on your printed 8 ½” x 20” piece of fabric - On inner fabric piece mark (but do not sew yet!) vertical panel lines with chalk pencil. (as seen in pink in image) ~ Front flap panel: 2 ¾” in length ~ Additional three panels: 5 ¾” in length - Most pouches are placed ½” inward on each panel. For example the pouch on panel 1 is 4 ¾” in width, placed a ½” inward on left, right and bottom sides of panel. - For exact placement of pouches see scale picture download also available in jpg and pdf
Pin cushion - Take 3 ½” x 5”of printed fabric and fold/iron press all sides by 5/8” - Repeat for 4” x 5 ½” solid fabric - Sew printed fabric on three quarters of the way on top of solid fabric (with about a ¼” border around) leaving small gap at one side - Stuff with stuffing but remember not to over stuff because the fuller it is the less flat it will lay in the kit - When done sew closed the rest of the way - Place cushion in place on panel 1 and use zigzag stitch around border to secure in place - For a finishing touch sew a cute button in the middle
Sewing pocket dividers Image: Step displayed in green - Once pouch is sewn in place (such as the large pouch on panel 2)turn the entire piece upside down so you can sew from the bottom - up. - Use a small straight stitch starting from the bottom of the pouch (When beginning, make a small back-stitch to secure in place) - Work your way straight to the top, stitching slightly over the pouches edge and back stitch to secure - Repeat to create desired amount of dividers
Tweezer holder - This was originally meant to hold pencils but my serger tweezers fit so well I just decided to keep them there - Layer fabric and trim ~ 2 ¼” x 6” piece face up ~ Desired trim spaced equally apart, face up ~ Second 2 ¼” x 6” piece face DOWN ~ Pin in place if needed - Sew 5/8” from edge, three quarters of the way around leaving one of the smaller edges open - Trim corners with scissors and turn sewn piece inside out (like a pillow case!) and tuck in open edges - Sew piece in place sewing open edge closed in the process
Joining pieces / Creating panels Image: Step displayed in pink - Now that all your pockets are in place take out 8 ½” x 20” piece of solid fabric and place it face down - Take printed 8 ½” x 20” piece with pockets in place on top of solid piece - Pin in place and with a small straight stitch sew panels together at 2 ¾” , 5 ¾”, and 5 ¾” markings
Bias Tape - I really hope I'm explaining this alright, I apologize if I'm not - Take ½” bias tape, unfold and place face down on the edge of the printed piece, making sure to line up edges - Do this all the way around pinning in place as you go - Sew bias tape in place right on the inner tape fold - Fold tape over edge of piece, making sure the pre-done fold is folded in to give a clean edge. Press and pin in place - Finish edge by sewing bias tape in place on solid side of piece, tucking the corners as you go
Last Step! - Take extra piece of bias tape, about 2' - 2½' long, fold in half and sew edges together to create a tie - Fold up your finished piece starting with the right panel and moving to the left, and tie a pretty bow around it with the bias tape tie - Enjoy having all your sewing gear organized and at the ready whenever you need it in your hand made case!