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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.

Yes--Jan's excellent diagram is what I was trying to explain in words. Pictures are much better!

Jan, Thank you so much for your diagrams, quilt designs, and pictorials. You make it so much easier to understand. I appreciate you.

Me too, me too! I have used her words of wisdom many times when I am having an issue with something!

I love your take along kit. It keeps everything right where you can get to them easily and I think you didn't do anything wrong. Love it!

Your roll up looks good, you did a great job. Maybe your having trouble because your pockets are all one size? When I made a roll up, I did different sized pockets leaving the larger ones to the outside end. Small tools roll easier and it gives the larger ones a little more room. That also helps with placing your ties or velcro (what ever you like best). You did do a really nice job. Remember, we learn new things every day. It's the same with sewing, how often have you changed a pattern after you have done it once. This is the same thing, sometimes the first it called a test pattern or a prototype - that's all this is.

I think we all do, she always jumps in when we need her to to explain something, and she does it so well. Thank you again Jan.

Jeanne S has it right. Both ribbons should be sewn at one end. Then when you roll up the pouch, you wrap one length of ribbon around the roll and tie to the other ribbon.

There's a Crayola holder pattern similar to this. The rectangular pouch is quilted (to help prevent breakage) and each crayon fits in a little tube like slot on the face of the pouch, created by sewing a straight piece of fabric along the quilted piece, and then sewing vertical lines of stitches to form the tubes. Then, with crayons inserted, the whole thing can be rolled up and tied. I've made several of them; cute gifts for children. And handy for car trips where coloring books and crayolas are included to pass the time.

Thank you all for your kind words and compliments. I am happy to be able to do this for the board.:)

Jan in VA

Jeanne and Jan nailed this one for you! Well done ladies.

I think you are being too hard on yourself. It looks fine. It is difficult to control how it will roll when there are different items inside making it bulky.