Roll-em Up Take-em Along Tool Tote

This project is from Down & Dirty, Quick & Easy, I Need A Last Minute Gift Project Book, available from Sewing Expressions.

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We have made every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness in these instructions. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

Supplies You’ll Need:

• 1 ea - 19” x 19” square cotton print and felt
• 1 pkg (minimum 2 yds) extra-wide double-fold bias binding
• Matching sewing thread for the needle and bobbin
• Water-soluble fabric marker

Let’s Get Started:

1. Lay the print square face down on your cutting mat.
   
2. Place the felt square on the print square.
3. Cut the bottom edge on an angle 2” shorter on the right side. Round the 2 top corners.
4. Bind angled bottom edge.
5. Fold up the bottom edge 6” on the left side (right side will be only 4”).
6. Using the marker, draw lines 3” & 2” apart as indicated on diagram.
7. Stitch along marked lines, through all layers, from top to bottom of pockets. Double-stitch for extra strength.
   

8. 

   Cut a piece of binding 20” long.
9. Topstitch the long open edge to secure layers together and create a tie for the roll-up.
10. Fold bias tie in half and secure at top edge of 6” pocket.
11. Apply bias around entire outer edge (see our Footnote on page 6).
12. To use, tuck tools in pockets, fold top fabric over tools, roll up and tie.