Nicely done hussif! I do historical reenacting and you did the binding just right. Bias cut fabric was not used in the 18th C for bindings as cutting on the bias wastes a lot of fabric - with the grain is historically correct. The bunching around the curves is normal and is eased in with the stitches. It is fussy to do but worth the end result. Overall you did a very nice job.
In Swedish we call these marsma (pronounce "mash-mah") and I had been drooling on my partner's for a while... when he surprised me by making one for me ! All scraps of beautiful fabrics, all handsewn, many pockets and in the biggest one there was chocolate !
This is a wonderful way turn little scraps into something useful and beautiful. I love that most of it is handsewn. These would make thoughtful gifts for those coming out of homeless shelters, those who've lost everything in storms and fires - starting out all over again must be so very hard. A little useful something would be so much appreciated. Every little thing counts, especially when done with such love. Thank you for the pattern and your great instructions!
Hi Ora: I’ve seen many handmade sewing kits, but I’m liking yours the best. Great project for scraps. Thank you for the pattern. Very clear instructions. I’m working on a slow stitching project, and once done, will give yours a go. You are so pretty, sweet and talented. So happy to subscribe to your channel. 💜😎🇺🇸
I'm thinking of making this for my partner & tatting some lace to replace the pocket fabric, so you can see the embroidery floss colours through it.. Thank you for inspiring me!
The scissors are indeed in the shape of a stork! They were originally designed that way for midwives who used small sharp scissors to cut the umbilical cord at a birth. Your kit is very nice, and useful!
Greetings from a Snappy Dragon fan! Man, this sewing kit looks fantastic. I do wish I had something like this instead of my purse which is just a bunch of maybe stuff I'll need.
This is a perfect scrap busting project! I also think the original names are too colonial and gendered, and I appreciate what you named this project. Lastly, I love the music and production of your videos! ❤
Thank you so much! "one sec let me put my housewife in my bag" sounds really weird when you think about it. I'm glad im not the only one who thinks that.
I made one of these for every young man in my family. Everyone should know how to care for their own repairs. Every military guy used to be issued one.
This looks so cool, but I've realized that it's still a bit too hard for my beginner skill 😅. Is there a name for the criss-cross stitch at 9:08? How did you sew in the ribbon tie? And I suppose the stitches you used to sew the small sections are visible on the outer fabric?
The large stitch in white thread at the timestamp you mentioned is just a diagonal basting stitch with the thread tail caught under the first stitch. the ribbon can be sewn on with any stitch you like! if I recall correctly I used a backstitch. And nope! you can use whatever stitches you like! If you prefer to sew by machine and want the stitches not to show on the outside I recommend sewing all the pockets and little bits onto the backing piece before you add the outer piece that will be seen when the sewing kit is all tied up. hope that helps!
Super cute! I love that you added the extra section cause that's exactly what I would have done. In the sewing kit I made years ago I have ribbon to tie on a bodkin and another for a tailors thimble
Thank you so much for the lovely relaxing interlude in my day, and also the generous free pattern. I'm on a very limited income and going to spend $10 riotously in making myself a sewing kit like this, and now I can put all the money into the fabric and embellishment instead of spending way too much on a commercial pattern. I will definitely be back to purchase a pattern as soon as I can. Best regards and happy sewing!
Oooh, that looks great! Mine is currently just a little pouch similar to a tobacco pouch, but it's more of a repair kit than a full sewing kit anyway, with snips, tread, a little roll with needles and pins, a thimble and some spare buttons. Thanks for reminding me to add a seam ripper hahaha. But mine is tiny, which is great since I'll be camping and travelling by public transport.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have a giant bag of scraps and have been searching for a project to use them up. This is just gorgeous and I can't wait to make my own!
I always assumed these must be much larger and bulkier, like the nylon folding pouches that get sold for travelers. But really, one doesn't usually need fabric scissors for handsewing, and snips are not mich bigger than any other tools that I might want to carry. I really like that yours folds into a tiny wallet-sized pouch. That seems much more workable. The use of flat bobbins also made so much sense! So many eureka moments in one video. I feel silly for letting this sit in my watchlist for so long.
Well done. Lovely work. And now you have something that will remind you of all the projects you've worked on over the past year. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
thank you! I'm self taught for the most part. I've leaden from watching videos of master tailors hand sewing! I have a video that breaks down the technique I use!
