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Road Trip Case Testers and YOUR road Trip Cases

I am forever grateful for the amazing women who test my patterns.  Without a doubt my patterns would not be their best without them helping me along the way. The Road Trip Case pattern was tested by an amazing group.

I’m hoping you’ll stop by each of their blogs and tell them how awesome they are, but I couldn’t resist sharing what they made here.

DeeDee | My Bricole | full post
Not only did DeeDee sew up a super awesome case for her paper piecing supplies, but she helped me out in a pinch.  Thank you DeeDee!

Krista always combines the most beautiful fabrics.  I was lucky that she was able to take time to test this pattern.  She made one case for her daughter’s rainbow loom and another for herself to hold her journal supplies. Love!

Kristin is just an all around amazing gal.  She even recruited her sister-in-law to help test, too.  They both gave me amazing feedback and made gorgeous cases!

Darci | flickr
Darci has tested almost all my patterns, she is always incredibly thorough and gives me great advice.  She made two cases for her children and they’re so sweet with those ladybugs!!!

And if that isn’t enough, I hopped around in the flickr group and spotted these lovelies! If you’d like I’d love it if you would add your pictures, too!

♥
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Road Trip Case: For sewing

Thank you so much for being excited about my new pattern (Road Trip Case).  I love being able to see all of you make things and feel really great about it!  If you’re making a Road Trip Case or already finished one, add it to the flickr group if you have a sec.  I’d love to see it.

I’m really excited about this particular case.  For me, I feel like it has just the right amount of storage space.  I realized after I had made a few for my kids that one for me would be fun too!  For the few times a year I travel with my sewing gear, all I had was a zippered pouch that I would stuff full and I threw the rest in a plastic grocery bag.  I know, cringe.  Well, this little case will be perfect for going places!

This is the alternate pocket version, so there are 4 pockets with two flaps, as well as a big see-through zippered pocket.  Because I knew this would be for sewing, I simply added a couple rectangles of felt to keep some pins and a safety pin.

I also hope this case gets used for embroidery and cross stitch projects.  I think it would be really useful for both those crafts and cannot wait to see one all loaded up with the essential goodies.

Fabrics:
Scissors from Yuwa (purchased from Sew Fresh Fabrics on etsy)
Architextures
Interweave Chambray in Pepper
Zen Chic for Moda

Zipper available in my shop!

Hope you have a great Tuesday!

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Road Trip Case Pattern

You’ll take it with you wherever you go.  This case is for anyone!  Get organized!

  • pocket option for rubber band looms (specifically Rainbow Loom) and case/or additional loom
  • pocket option with flaps, great for anything from crayons to sewing notions, embroidery or cross stitch goodies
  • see-through vinyl pocket to quickly see what you have
  • portable and easy to customize
[store sewing, cross stitch, or embroidery notions too!]

Materials needed:

FQ= fat quarter (18″ x 22″)
+ additional fabric necessary if using directional print

  • 1 FQ exterior main
  • 1 FQ main lining
  • 1 FQ interior pockets
  • 1 FQ interior accents
  • 13.5’’ x 18’’ cotton canvas
  • 12.5’’ x 17’’ cotton batting
  • 2 yards 1/2’’ double fold bias tape
  • 14’’ x 10’’ 16-gauge clear vinyl
  • 12’’ zipper
  • 1’’ wide elastic
  • 1/4’’ wide elastic (for long pocket version)
  • 3 buttons
  • (for alternate pocket) 3/4’’ wide hook & loop tape – 6’’
  • 3 elastic hair ties (if not making fabric loops)
  • scraps of fusible interfacing

[plastic case for rubber bands is by CraftMates, called Lockables.  This particular size is a 7 compartment case.  You can find them at Michaels and Joanns (mine was in the jewelry section for about $3). Or check online: Create for Less.]

 [hang it over a door knob when you’re at home!]
[sewing case for me, see separate post here]
Skill level:
Great for an advanced beginner and beyond, although it could be tackled by an adventurous beginner!
+ approx. finished dimensions:
13.5” wide, 9’’ tall (12.5’’ including handles),

18’’ tall when fully opened

$7.00
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