Monday, March 14, 2011

return on creativity: first aid kit


I love simple sewing projects that satisfy a need.  I love them even more when I can cobble together all the necessary materials from my stash of supplies saving a trip to the store.

I created this little pouch to hold the first aid supplies in our camper.

You will need:

Two pieces of fabric (mine measured ten inches by fifteen inches)
Button
Thread
Paint
Foam stamps

1.  Sew two pieces of fabric right sides together leaving a three inch opening.
2.  Turn fabric right side out and press seams.




3.  Fold fabric three fourths from the top leaving a flap.  Fold in seams from opening.  Stitch around all sides creating a pocket.  I used a zig-zag stitch.



4.  Sew a button hole on the flap of the pouch.


5.  Stitch on a button to finish pouch.


6.  Decorate with paint and foam stamps.

Enjoy and be safe!

15 comments:

  1. Nice and easy projects and practical too...
    Happy spring time
    Hope you like to pay a visit to my new spring arrangement saved in a cloche
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  2. Nice tutorial. Very easy way to make a pouch. Thanks for sharing.
    Linda

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  3. I can't leave your blog without commenting on your rose pillow. It's a brilliant idea and I think can be adapted in many ways...Brilliant!
    Linda

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  4. I like this! thanks for visiting my blog!

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  5. So simple and so practical! I love that! THis is exactly what I need in my purse.

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  6. This is such a great idea... and you can never have too many first aid supplies handy, right? :) I would love for you to come link up your tutorial at my Tutorial Tuesday linky party at The Little Birdie! We have lots of mommies and crafters who would love this first aid kit project.

    Here's the direct link to the party: http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html

    I hope you'll join us! :)

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  7. love it!! How do you do a button hole. Does your sewing machine need to have that opition? I'm your newest follower and would love you to check my blog out and become mine!
    Many blessings.
    B.Large Designs

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  8. I love that you make everyday things pretty! Great idea and thanks for visiting my site!

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  9. I love this! I think its terrific that you made something that is usually bland into this hot little thing that looks like a cute purse!! Genius

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  10. Cute! Makes me excited about band-aids... and that NEVER happens! :)

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  11. This is a good blog about health. I am really eager to read with this type of blogs.

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  12. This is excellent article about first aid box. Actually we need to set a trend to keep first aid kit with us in our conveniences, houses and offices.

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  13. Simply stunning! I've never really tried to make tags before. Yours are absolutely amazing!

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  14. Just wanted to let you know I love your blog and am your newest follower!

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  15. Hi! I loved this idea! Fantastic! I"ll try to make one of this!
    Carol Carneiro
    www.blogcarolcarneiro.blogspot.com

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