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    Creating a Functional Sewing Kit

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    Sewing Utility Bag

    For Christmas last year my family gave me a new sewing kit. If you spend much time with me during a project you will realize that the small, frilly sewing boxes at craft stores just don’t cut it. My family is very familiar with this fact. Very familiar. So when it came to choosing a sewing kit for me, my mom decided to think outside the box. Like, Home Depot outside the box. The result was this fancy, not so little, hardcore tool bag. It was the perfect thing.

    I gathered my tools and packed it up. I’ll share the tools I’ve included and what I carry with me. I usually have exactly what I need.

    Empty Bag collage
    • Tool Bag: Husky 16 in Large Mouth Bag with Tool Wall

    Cutting Tools

    Cutting tools
    • Paper scissors (scissors used for anything but fabric)
    • Fabric scissors (scissors only used for fabrics)
    • Thread snips
    • Olfa Rotary Cutter: 45mm Olfa Heavy Duty Rotary
    • Seam Ripper: Dritz Ergonomic Design Large Seam Ripper

    Threads

    Thread
    • All-purpose threads in neutral colors (black, natural, white, gray, brown)
    • Bobbin case: Estone 25pcs Plastic Empty Bobbins Case Fr Brother Janome Singer Sewing Machine
    • Filled Bobbins

    Pins and Clips

    Pins and things
    • Dressmakers pins
    • Tee pins
    • Glass headpins
    • Tacs
    • Straight safety pins
    • Quilters safety pins: Dritz Quilting Curved Basting Pins Bonus Pack, Size 1, 300 Count
    • Quilting Clips
    Pin cushion collage
    • Magnetic pin holder (this pin holder has two parts. The magnetic section on the upper section covered by a lid. The under portion slides out and opens to another compartment.): Dritz Ultimate Pin Caddy, Colors May Vary

    Needles

    Needles
    • Needle book with multiple needle types and sizes
    • Tapestry needles
    • Machine needles
    • Yarn needle
    • Curved needle
    • Embroidery needles
    Needle book Collage
    • Felt needle book

    Measuring Tools

    Measuring tools
    • Architects Ruler
    • Cloth measuring tape 60″
    • Cloth measuring tape 100″
    • Seam gauge
    • Clear ruler

    Marking Tools

    Marking tools
    • Chalk pencil and extra chalk: Dritz Quilting Chalk Cartridge Set
    • Dritz chalk mechanical pencil: Dritz Tailor’s Marking Set
    • Disappearing ink marker: Dritz Disappearing Ink Marking Pen, Purple
    • Water-soluble pencil
    • Wax marking chalk
    • Sharpie

    Cleaners

    Iron cleaner
    • Iron cleaner: Dritz Iron Off Hot Iron Cleaner,1 oz.
    • Liquid stitch

    Tracing Tools

    Tracing tools
    • Tracing Wheel
    • Tracing cloth
    • Tracing paper
    • Tracing Kit: Dritz Tracing Kit

    Hooks

    Hooks
    • Large crochet hook
    • Small crochet hook
    • Bobkin: Dritz Ezy Pull Bodkin
    • Circular Knitting hook
    • Needle threader

    Fasteners

    Fasteners cases
    • Snaps
    • Hooks and eyes
    • Clasps

    Elastics

    Elastics
    • Flat Elastic
    • Round elastic

    Packed Sewing Utility Bag

    Packed Bag collage

    Once all my tools were gathered I had fun packing my bag and deciding where all the tools should go. I thought through what I wanted to be easily accessible and what could be tucked into the deeper pockets.

    And that is my sewing bag. Its not super fancy. It is never organized for long. But I use it on a daily basis.

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