With Father’s day approaching I thought it would be fun to create a sewing tutorial for a custom tool roll. Yes, there are several options to purchase but just because a gift is handmade does not mean it is “cheap”. If anything it is often more expensive in this mass merchant society. Why not practice your sewing skills while creating the perfect one of a kind gift for the tool lover in your life. Most tool rolls off the shelf are not as practical as they could be, slots are either too big or too small and rarely roll up without excessive bulk.
To save some cash make sure to check out the remnant pieces at your local craft store. The remnant I used was only $4 for a little under a yard of duck canvas in my man’s favorite color. To make it easier, create a template, layout the material and fold it to create a main pocket. Decide if you want to have the fabric fold over the top as well to secure the tools from falling out when rolled. Snatch the largest tool that will be housed in the roll to make sure that the main pocket is deep enough. If you do not have all the tools make sure to add a little room for the seam allowance/ bulk of the tool, so they will fit in the slots. Use a ruler and a water-soluble marker to sketch out the slots for each tool. Sew along with me in the tutorial below.
Materials: Duck Canvas, Fabric Scissors, Paper + Pen (for notes), Ruler, Water Soluble Marker, Sewing Pins, Rolled Hem Presser Foot, Sewing Machine, Tools (that will go into the roll).
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