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I decide I should not do things with out a pattern or instructions. I made a roll up pouch quilted to carry tools and I put pockets. It turned out good until I tried to roll it up I have seen items like this before. I sewed two ribbons at both end. That does not work! so I left two of the ribbons at on end and put some velcro on the other two so when I wrap it I can use the velcro to hold it. how should this be done? Does anyone know what i did wrong?[ATTACH=CONFIG]510709[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]510710[/ATTACH]

Not sure what you did wrong but I often make things without patterns. I think it is a great way to exercise my brain by using my thinking skills. Sometimes I am better at it than other times but it still is good.

Hi there, have a look through some of these items and hopefully one of them will explain where your ties should be to get what you're wanting. http://tipnut.com/free-patterns-for-...es-organizers/

I also think that because the items you are storing in it have different bulkiness (is that a word?), that when you tie the bundle tight you will get this look. I think you did great for no pattern and I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

I do funny things all the time, even with a pattern :) I made a tool belt for my great nephews and put the velcro on wrong, so both sides were the same, and didn't stick :( I sewed it on really well, so it was very hard to undo!
I don't see what went wrong with yours though, it looks really nice to me !

I think that would be a good pattern to use Soft & Stable on (or the new In-R-Foam). Also you might want to add a flap at the other end that would cover up the pockets so things don't fall out. I have a paintbrush holder like that - it's got the regular pockets along one long side and a large flap along the other. In order to fill the pockets, you'd lift up the flap, fill the pockets, lay the flap back down, then roll up the whole thing and secure w/velcro.

I am not sure if I understand your question, but I think all 4 ties need to be on one end. Since one end gets rolled up in the middle of the roll, you need two ties at the top on one side and two ties at the bottom of the same side. That way one pair of ties wrap around the top and tie together and the other pair wrap around the bottom and tie together. Hope this makes sense. Or if it does not address your problem just pretend I didn't respond!! ;o)

I have never made one of these, so take that into consideration when reading my suggestion

I think you attach two ties to the same place, then when you roll it up, one tie goes clockwise and one counterclockwise and where they meet, tie them.

Also, I think one long side is folded over first to keep the items from slipping out when rolled and carried.

Maybe this graphic will help.

Jan in VA

What I was thinking.