Portable sewing kit
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Nothing exciting DottyMo, just a few of these zippy bags. I made a fancy roll up thingy but find that keeping a bag for threads, one for scissors/cutter etc works better for me. My list changes according to what I intend to do, be it machine or hand sewing and what my current project needs. I add a small bottle of water as I never seem to get the time to make enough tea for the day and end up dehydrated. Maybe we talk too much at my guild!
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: MO
Posts: 66
Sew Happy has a thing that opened has four zippered pockets. The you roll it up and it makes a 4" square by 8"s. I can get everything I neeed for sew days or retreat in this with no problem, and it is compact enought that it packs easily. I don't put thread in it, but pins, cutters, pencils, small scissors ... fit easily.
It also has a nice handle on top for easy carring or hanging on a hook.
It also has a nice handle on top for easy carring or hanging on a hook.
Last edited by bsquilter; 01-15-2013 at 04:06 AM.
#6
I buy pretty suitcase boxes at Tuesday Morning Store. They are so pretty and come in all sizes. I have a lot and keep UFOs and WIPs in them. I also several one of the extra large African Baskets (sold at every quilt show) and use that to tote supplies to guild and workshops.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Nothing exciting ... I have a market basket (cloth sides with metal frame and handles, and a zip lid) that all the bits and pieces are in. Most stay there in between times, so I don't have to remember them for the next outing. Inside I have an assortment of zip bags that began their lives as pencil cases in the $ $tore and have a clear window front so I know what is in there. Let's me consolidate similar things.
Most everything can fit inside, including my sewing machine pedal and cords, water, coffee mug, lunch, small cutting mat/rulers. Of course, not the sewing machine ... nor large cutting mats/rulers, which most times we do not need to take.
I find that most places I go, do not have much space for each of us, so this basket sits on the floor while I'm there and I can easily reach into it or lift it up to the table. The zip top prevents my losing things en route ... and protects from the weather.
Most everything can fit inside, including my sewing machine pedal and cords, water, coffee mug, lunch, small cutting mat/rulers. Of course, not the sewing machine ... nor large cutting mats/rulers, which most times we do not need to take.
I find that most places I go, do not have much space for each of us, so this basket sits on the floor while I'm there and I can easily reach into it or lift it up to the table. The zip top prevents my losing things en route ... and protects from the weather.
Last edited by QuiltE; 01-15-2013 at 06:25 AM.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york state
Posts: 10,312
I have the plastc containers that snap together. I put all my tools in them,needles.ripper etc. Then I put fabric etc in a bigger plastic container with handle on top to put fabric etc. in then the one that snaps together fits in ,snap and offI go.
#9
My quilty friend and I found nifty plastic divided totes with snap lids and a handle... Artbin... we've found them at Hobby Lobby (I think) and at our LQS... they have different divides and sizes... we also use the $1.29 variety of plastic pencil boxes (found at KMart) for small/intermediate sharps... our rotary cutters and small scissors fit perfectly. I use another one for marking pencils, but that one is in my hand quilting bin...
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