As a self proclaimed Old Fashioned Nana, cool isn’t a style I embrace. But this lime green and silver sewing machine tool bag really is cool. It looks almost futuristic, like something that should be a space shuttle carry on.
Of course, if I were to fly to the moon in that big, scary bird I would take my Dream Machine along. And of course, I would need my accessories packed in this cool tool bag.
Notice the 1″ pleat at the bottom of each vinyl mesh compartment. That allows the bag to expand in order to accommodate bulky accessories like the walking foot.
This project was designed and taught by teacher extraodinaire Lyn Powers at my home-sweet-home sewing store, The Sewing Studio , just outside of Orlando. I am so fortunate to live near enough to shop and learn there. The all-day class was one of a series of 8 for owners of Brother’s Dream Machine and Babylock’s Destiny. NOTE: If you have an extra minute, you might enjoy the little story at the end of this post.
The bag is so useful! It holds those miscellaneous, fabulous tools that go with today’s sewing machine. Many of these do not fit in the machines’ accessory cases and many require careful handling. They really shouldn’t just rattle around loose in a drawer by the machine. The batting offers protection to these valuable accessories.
Currently it is loaded with my walking foot, embroidery foot, and sensor pen with more to come.
The silvery cotton fabric was quilted with a serpentine stitch and a 6.0/100 twin needle.  Alternate diamonds were stippled in the hoop with lime green thread. Have you ever seen lime green velcro???? It was imported from France just for this class– made me feel pretty important! Continue reading
