In the evenings, I like to sit and watch a bit of television. While I am watching TV, I like to work on small projects. I have started boro stitiching projects. I also like to hand-stitch or embroider small art squares. It was time to organize the items needed for these small projects and have everything in a small tote.
I found a tutorial for making a small sewing tote bag, by Whitney Sews. I had some sewing theme fat quarters, but not enough to make a whole bag. I used different fabrics for the front and back pockets. I had enough black and white polka-dot fabric to make the outer bag. There was enough blue fabric for the lining. I used Bosal Foam to add shape and form. I followed pattern directions for the outside pockets, and I added inside pockets to the lining.
Then, I found a pattern for making scissor pouches. Daniel Mckenzie has a great tutorial for making this super easy pattern. I wanted to use the remnants that I had, so I changed the measurements given for this pattern. The larger scissor pouch was cut at 8″ X 10″ for the outer pieces; and 7″X 9″ for the Bosal Foam.
The smaller pouch was cut at 8″ x 8″ for the outer pieces; and 7″ X 7″ for the foam. I liked this pattern because it accommodates for more than one pair of scissors, and also different sizes.
There are scissors in the back pockets also.
Now, I am ready to go watch some old movies and work on some small projects. The best part, is that I will have everything I need in my new sewing tote!
Embroidery thread, scissors, needles, thimbles…all ready to go! 😁
I’m very impressed by this. It looks so efficient and attractive.
Thank you. The step-by-step tutorials were helpful. I had seen a pattern for a small tote, but I talked myself out of buying it. Then, I looked online and found different types of tote tutorials. This one fit the bill.
I like how you customized it. And I love the scissors sleeping bags, as I thought of them.
I usually adapt a pattern to fit what I need. Those pouches will make it easier and safer to carry…and it was cheaper than buying ready-made cases. “Scissor sleeping bags”…there’s a poem in there somewhere😊
This is so organised. Well done on making a special bag for your handwork. Would love to see those boro pieces and art squares
Thank you. The bag has certainly made it easier to work on my small projects. I have just started on the boro stitching and have two projects in progress. I will post on these soon.
Nice tote! I love using foam interfacing for bags.
Thanks. I like the structure the foam adds to a project like this.
Wonderful and nice job adding your own flair!
Thanks😊