This week’s Zakka Style Sew Along project was for a pencil case, however I have other plans for a pencil case, so having seen a couple of people making them for their cutters, I thought my 2 needed little cases for the FQ Retreat. I made them to co-ordinate with my sewing kit too :oD I added ‘little’ (28mm) and ‘large’ (45mm) so I could tell the difference when rummaging in a bag, and gave them corresponding sized birds. I think if I make them again (and they were a ludicrously quick make) and stamping the flap, I’d stamp a bit higher, but as they’re just for me, it’s fine! I think I’d also taper the flap slightly to fit under the band more neatly. Incidentally, these are 1/2″ wider than the pencil cases, since I have the deluxe squeezy handle cutters.
BTW, for those of you that loved Carl, he’s now on sale in Joanna’s shop at a bargain €3.50, so pop on over there and pick a copy of his pattern up :o)
My my more handy wee bags. I wonder where you inherited that from? 😀
Dad
Thanks for the tips on the bags, I might have to make one soon. And your dad is the best!
I love the "large" and "little" labels. 😀
Great idea to make 2 different sizes Katy, and also to coordinate them with your sewing kit! When I recover from making my pencil case yesterday I might attempt another:)
What a fun project! Love the idea of having a special case for your cutter. I love the stamping you did as well!
These are so clever and will be perfect for retreat
What a great idea! The last time I traveled with my rotary cutter, I rolled it up in a piece of batting. I think your idea is much cuter.
Great idea! Lovely execution! I'm going to make another few for my cutters as well 😀
Love your Little and Large stamps, so useful when preparing to fend off psycho room-mates to know which cutter to pull out!
Definitely agree with you on tapering the flap too.
Is there a contest to see who comes with more hand made stuff to the retreat? Love the cutter cases. Will inspect them in person when we are there.
I know why you did that. Just so others thought it was a glasses case you were hiding under your pillow.
Inspector Granny here!!!!
Hugs
Good thinking Batman!
Busy busy – what will you wrap attractively next!?
Nice work, Miss Match x
Loving these cases.
I definitely NEED one of these.
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They're lovely Katie!
Oops I just realized that you're a Katy not a Katy – sorry!!!
Katie…sorry but my computer seems to have a mind of its own this afternoon!!
This is going to be one wonderful retreat! xx
really cute 🙂 cant wait to see you get your bag of co-ordinating goodies out in london!!
Awesome cutter bags!! Such a great gift idea!!
Thanks for the heads up on the pattern. You are going to be the coolest girl at the retreat! 🙂
Oh, they have little homes now…how cute!
I totally get your sewing frustrations….I'm right there with you! It must be the moon or something!