Friday, February 20, 2015

TAH-DAH...


Even though it isn't quite finished, I couldn't resist posting pictures!  I still need to make a wristlet to attach to the loop, sew a snap to attach the end of the zipper to the kit when carrying, and one or two other things.


Introducing my Travel EPP Kit !



On the left side, and behind the flap, there is room to store two small Altoid tins, a container of needles and my EPP papers.  I still need to cover the lids of my Altoid tins with pretty pink paper, lol.


Small Altoid tins are perfect for holding paper clips, tiny binder clips, a thimble, pins and a needle threader.


The middle of the kit holds two tiny, or one larger spool of thread and a good sized pin cushion.  The right side holds 2.5" fabric squares, my snips and the most important thing...band-aids, lol.  I still need to add a seam ripper to the center pocket.  I thought I had an extra lying around, but I can't seem to find it. 


A zipper goes all the way around to keep all of my supplies clean and intact.  Dang, I just spotted another thread I missed!  Every time I think I have snipped the last wayward thread, I find another!  I know my sewing "technique" needs improvement...I can't figure out WHY my zipper is wavy...but I just LOVE the design.  After I finish the wristlet, zipper snap and covering the Altoid tins, my next hurdle will be writing the pattern.  Wish me luck, lol. 

28 comments:

  1. What a useful little kit! There is nothing like looking at a photo to make you see all those missed threads!

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    1. Thank you, Cassandra! Those threads! LOL. I think I picked it up, trimmed threads, put it down and then picked it up again at least four or five different times...and still missed the long, glaring one on the front, lol. I can't wait for my next "waiting room" or "car ride" to give the kit a try!

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  2. This is so beautiful and so handy! I think I might make one myself. Thanks for your inspiration!

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  3. Very nice Lin. I am thinking something like this could be made for my cross stitch and I could take everything I need along very much easier.

    God bless.

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  4. I love your "book"! It would work and be great for so many uses...jewelery, snacks, toiliteries. I have been intending to make something like this for my jewelery when I travel. I love pockets! On your zipper.. I have had that happen and I think (and all I can come up with) the reason is simply cause there is no weight from the fabric where it is sewn on to, to make the zipper "hang" straight. That is all I have been able to figure, but even so...yours look great!

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    1. Thank you, Cheri! I started this design 3+ years ago for EPP and never considered it for other uses! Good ideas!

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  5. You made this pattern up!? I am in awe!! Its awesome!!

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  6. Great sewing kit. I like that it has a zipper all thew way around. Perfect!

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  7. Very pretty. I am not sure I could make this even with a pattern.

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    1. Sure you could. I'm no great seamstress, lol. Long before I retired I worked with a woman who called herself the office "CD"..."Computer Dummy". Every time I wrote instructions for a process, I would give it to her to try. If she could complete it, my instructions were detailed enough. If she had quesitons, I had to break it down further. It has been a LONG time since I was routinely thinking in "broken down" terms, but I am HOPING I can break this pattern down so that anyone can follow the instructions and make a beautiful kit. Keeping my fingers cross, lol.

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  8. This is just beautiful -- so creative and what an awesome kit to have in tow. Thanks for sharing <3

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm working on a pattern now.

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  9. Very beautiful! A pattern for this would be brilliant!

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    1. Thank you so much! Hopefully I will complete the pattern in the next few weeks.

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  10. Oh "sew" cute and so functional. If you need a tester let me know! ;-)

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    1. I would LOVE to have you test my Travel EPP Kit! If you could send me your email address I will get it right out to you! You can send your email address to jusmom88blog@gmail.com. If you could just keep a list of things you think need to be changed, etc. and then send it to me I would appreciate it immensely!

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  11. I would love to test this pattern for you! My email is qlt7scrap at gmail dot com. My blog is alittlebit of lorene at blogspot dot com.

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    1. Hi Lorene,
      You are the next in line to test my pattern! I will send it to you as soon as I am done this note. I ask if you could please send me pictures of your completed project and any suggestions you have to make the instructions clearer, easier...whatever. Thank you! You can send your email to jusmom88blog at gmail dot com. Thanks again!
      Linda

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  12. Oooh!! YES!!! I would love to be a pattern tester for this awesome purse!!! Love love love it!!!!
    Thanks!
    Carol
    Ohmystitches2 @ gmail dot com

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    1. Hi Carol -
      Since i had quite a few responses for testing the pattern, I have picked the first two people who responded. So, for now, I have all of the testers I need. Thanks for your offer, and if anything comes up and I need another tester, you are next in line! Thank you!

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  13. Oh what a lovely sewing center...Everything has it's own place...If you still need anyone to test out your pattern I would love to....

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    1. Hi Rosie,
      Since i had quite a few responses for testing the pattern, I have picked the first two people who responded. So, for now, I have all of the testers I need. Thanks for your offer to test my pattern!
      Linda

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  14. Oh I love it and so need one for me too. I would love to test your pattern if you still need a tester.
    Warm hugs, Ruthie
    ruthie.peterburg@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Ruthie,
      Since i had quite a few responses for testing the pattern, I have picked the first two people who responded. So, for now, I have all of the testers I need. Thanks for your offer to test my pattern!
      Linda

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