Make a Mini Emergency Sewing/Craft Kit using an SD card holder

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I'm always running around and stressing out because I have things to do, with short or long moments of nothing to do.  I switch out purses constantly, as I wear dark, plain clothes at work, and light-hearted t-shirts & jeans when I'm not working.

Since there's so many moments in a day when a person is doing absolutely nothing (waiting in line, 10 minutes till your shift at work starts, etc...), and I get so fidgety during those times, I've always got something crafty with me.  Even stuff I'm embarassed or shy about, like being a new knitter, or sewing.

The problem is, I always end up leaving my notions or other necessities "In my other purse (bag)"... This gets frustrating, as it's usually something important, and I end up waiting at the doctor's office pointing shifty glances at all the other sick people, or standing in line being grumpy.

SOLUTION:  Make sure I have my important craft-related items with me at all times.

Problem #1 to overcome:  Having a "Notions" bag for every backpack, purse, or craft bag I have can be expensive.  I can't afford a secure, high-end Notions case in every color for every bag, and not all of my bags/purses hold some of the clunky, big "Notions" holders out there.

Problem #2:  I am extremely forgetful.  There's a reason I have a loud looking wallet, and a neon case on my phone, and that reason is not that I'm incredibly tacky/tasteless.

SOLUTION: Why not find a way to have all the necessities on me at all times?

I did.  My boyfriend and I have a few SD card cases laying around.  These are small enough to fit in any bag I have, but noticeable enough that if it fell out of my purse, or off my desk, I wouldn't be afraid that Bender (my dog) or a kid might get it.

Here's a little slideshow I made showing what I did, along with some notes that might help someone out if they wanna make one.

Make a Mini Emergency Sewing/Craft Kit

1.  I put two needles in my little case.  One is a regular sewing needle, and the other is a small yarn needle.  Since most worsted weight yarns can be weaved in with a crochet hook, the needle I have is for my portable, fingering weight yarn projects.  Also, be sure to add an extra layer of protection for the needles, in case they slip out the case.  Pre-thread your needles with the most common colors in your wardrobe.  So the thread doesn't get tangled, wrap the thread (tied side first) around a tiny piece of cardboard.

2.  Buttons, in a bag.  You know those really nice shirts/sweaters you get?  Most of those have a tag with a little baggie and an extra button.  Fantastic.  You've got a little baggie to put in your SD card case, and you protect your needles by putting them in the bag with the buttons .

3.  Bender Oak Gifts Gift Tag.  Because you never know when you can bestow a little gift to someone.

4.  Safety Pin:  Fixes embarassing "Wardrobe Malfunctions", and works as a stitch holder when you're in a pinch!

5.  Little accent ribbon and a stitchmarker.  I'm always one stitchmarker short when working on a project, or at the Doctor's office I'll be crammed between "Scary Old guy that keeps looking in my purse" and "Ill Behaved 3rd Grader whose parent's didn't teach him manners".  Since I know where this stitchmarker is, I don't have to make myself even more uncomfortable digging to the bottom of my purse.

6.  This card case fits in my wallet!  I don't have a super thin wallet, but it's certainly not fat.  I can stick this case in my change section, or underneath my Starbucks card.

7.  (Not Shown).  Tiny Rubber Band in case I need to get my hair out of my face.

8. Bright Sticker! Keep it interesting and Personalize it! I put a bright sticker on one side so it's obvious if I drop it. The other side has another cute sticker for this little kit's other purpose: Camping! Technically, you could fit some bare, bare essentials in here, like a bandage, flat gause, floss, a sterilized needle, alcohol pad and a match!

PS: Yes, I know everyone likes to make kits like these out of Reclaimed "Aluminum Tins that once held Tasty Mints" however, I can't fit that tin in my wallet or pocket.  Also, I made one of those once, and after a while, the hinges stopped closing tightly, and all that stuff (like sewing needles) would end up a painful suprise whenever I went digging for that tin.  I think this would be a better and safer idea (for me).

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Comments (2)

jamesraynor79 writes: This is a great idea! I also have a lot of SD card holders. If you are looking for discount upholstery fabric for your next sewing project, I suggest going over to http://www.decoratorsbest.com/upholstery.aspx . They have a huge selection of patterns and colors to choose from.
Posted: 10:41 am on November 2nd

salliepinto writes: thanks that a great idea i have a lot of holders i never even thought to use them for that thanks again!

Posted: 3:55 pm on July 21st

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