Sewing Kit Roll Up for May You Be Inspired Days

In pursuit of the best item for a purpose, I am trying a DIFFERENT way to make a sewing kit. I like how my knitting kit came out, which you can check out in the entry Craft Army Roll Up Knitting Kit. I like that it doesn’t let things slip out, which can be a problem with my Craft Ninja Sewing Kit. While the scissors holster I put in keep it in place, the pocket for the measuring tape doesn’t keep it where it needs to be as well as I had hoped, so it migrates out the sides.

 

 

 

 

So here is the new sewing kit design. It’s not perfect yet, as this is too deep for my regular sewing supplies and not wide enough for my selection of scissors and tweezers I like to have on my person.

I’ve listed it in my Etsy Store, because it is perfect for someone out there. Just not me. So I’m going to attempt the same idea, different sizing. I’m actually really excited about it, as they aren’t difficult and are fun!

I’ve also been working on my paper pieced desert corsage square. I finally managed to get fabric around it I was happy with. It only took 3 attempts. It’s not quite done, but I’m hoping to finish it today. You can see the original post about it in this entry about quilting class. 

What things are you working on? I’m in search of some answers to weird problems in some of my projects, so I’d love to see what others are working on. I’m thinking about starting a weekly feature for WEIRD problems or solutions in crafting. Any thoughts on that?

And don’t forget about my giveaway! Make sure you become a follower! Check out my first entry in May for more details, or almost any other entry this month! I can’t wait to see who wins so I can get crafting especially for them!

later !!!

 

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May You Be Inspired Days: Craft Ninja Needle Kit

It’s Mother’s Day. This is the first time I have children that can say “Momma” for Mother’s Day. While they rarely do unless they NEED something, they can. So I guess since someone can call me “Momma” I get to celebrate Mother’s Day. Which means I wrote this earlier in the week so I can sleep in today and avoid anything that resembles work. :) That’s my kind of a holiday! And, since the boys are a little small to get me anything (well, they can MAKE me presents, but they usually smell), I made MYSELF something! :)

I was in desperate need of a travel sewing kit. So, I made one!

 

There is room for EVERYTHING in there! You’ll find four spools of thread, one stitch ripper, 8 needles (currently, but plenty of room for more), a dozen pins (but, like the needles, plenty of room for more), a pair of scissors, and a tape measure! Got to LOVE knowing where your tools are! And because I hate being poked by random sharp things in my bag, I made a scissor holster and a safety loop for the stitch ripper! No sharp stabbies sneaking out and around where they shouldn’t be! :)

What I learned from this experience is VERY VALUABLE. Knits are NOT for covers. Nope. It might sound like a good idea (easy to stretch around the contents…yeah!) but then you actually do it. Well, it just doesn’t look…finished. Even after I turned and topstitched it. Somehow, it just looks as casual as knit is. Le sigh… But since it’s for me, it is WONDERFUL. Now I LOVE this knit. I’ve got more that I have plans for that are far more appropriate for knits. But it does make for a lovely theme. :)

Now to my inspirations, of which there were MANY!!

Urban Threads' Needle Case, which is also where the embroidery design comes from.

Mel's Hexy Needle Case, which is an AWESOME idea if you are a hex-quilter

Then you can check this one out to see how an Aussie does a needle case.

Messy Jessy's Version that definitely gets the job of storing needles done.

Heart-y needlecase – you’ll have to download the pdf to see how it’s done, but the cover is CUTE!

Vintage Ribbon Needlecase is a great idea for ways to use wide ribbon in a beautiful AND functional way.

A REAL deal sewing kit is pictured here, not once, but TWICE! (As in, two of them. And you can see them really well.)Anne Marie's serious kit

Another nifty desk style kit at the Monkeyroom.

Don’t miss Tipnut's page on wallet sized kits, either. They link to LoopyLace, which can show you how to make a beading book that is sticky!

And don't forget! I'm gonna give away one of the items from this month's inspirations on June 1st! All you have to do is:
1. Become a Follower of StressTheSeams
2. Comment on one of the posts this month telling me what you would love to win!
International readers will have to pay their own shipping, but American followers will get it for free!
I'll close entries at 1am eastern standard time on June 1st and use the fabulous random number generator to select one wonderful winner. The prize will be a surprise for the reader, but I might just be looking at what they say....hint, hint! :)
So go become a follower and comment! And there will be other ways to get extra entries as the month goes on, so don't miss a day!

Contest over at Mad Sewing Love

So I love this mama's blog and now she's doing giveaways of her fabulous bags!!! She picks the most amazing fabrics, so I just have to give her a shout out (and okay, earn another entry for a free bag!!!). You should definately jump over to her site and enter too. http://madsewinglove.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-time-again.html
Follow her, blog about her, or twitter/facebook her and you'll earn an entry too! But don't you dare win. That's MY job!

Speaking of my job, I need to go finish the sewing room take over. I've managed to get the fabric under control and am now attempting the grand notions organization. Whew, is it work. Thankfully, it will all be worth it when I'm done. At least, that's what I keep telling myself.

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