Sew Perfect Mending Box

By: Michele Emerson-Roberts from micheleemerson-roberts.com

By: Michele Emerson-Roberts from micheleemerson-roberts.com

From the Designer: "We all have a bit of mending to do…..either a button that needs to be sewn back on (if we were lucky in catching it before it fell off….smile)……have needles and several spools of different colors of thread and a small pair of scissors handy is good. Having it in a lovely container is even better! Since Arnold Grummer not only promoted making paper but also encouraged using things instead of tossing them…..I am happy to follow his lead."

Materials List

Empty large frozen pizza box (inside is tan chipboard)
Scraps of glossy black card stock to die cut ( I used the backing from some embossing folders packaging)
Dies: Tonic Studios™ “Patchwork Perfection” #1186E Vineyard Squares and 1185E Everyday Squares and layering squares
Decorative hatpins or corsage pins for the top of the box
Needles, small spools of thread, small pair of scissors, tape measure
Tonic Craft Tacky Glue™
½” 3” square tan foam for pin cushion
Tonic Supper Trimmer #153E and scissors
Ruler. pencil
Scor-Pal™
Tonic Studios™ Tangerine die cutting and embossing machine

Instructions

Measure, mark and cut the pizza box to create a 3 ¼” cube box top and bottom (the lid should be an 1/8” larger than the bottom.
Center, tape and cut one of the layering squares onto the top of the box lid.
Construct the box bottom and top (lid).
Die cut all 4 of the designs from the Patchwork Perfect Vineyard Squares set and the filigree die from the Everyday Squares set from the glossy black card stock.
Attach the die cuts to the sides and top of the box top.
Glue the tan foam to the inside top of the box top (it will be the pin cushion).
Place the small pair of scissors, tape measure, needles and spools of thread into the box.

More Crafty Ideas For You

For those of you who enjoy sewing and organizing your craft supplies, we have some great project ideas that you'll love! If you recently completed a Sew Perfect Mending Box and are looking for your next project, we have some recommendations for you.

If you enjoyed creating a Sew Perfect Mending Box and want to expand your sewing skills, we suggest making a set of fabric storage bins or baskets. These are perfect for organizing your sewing room or craft space, and you can choose fabrics that match your mending box for a cohesive look.

Another fun project to try is making a fabric scrapbook or memory book. Use your sewing skills to create a personalized book to document your favorite memories, like a special vacation or a loved one's birthday. You can embellish the pages with fabric scraps, buttons, and other sewing notions to add a unique touch.

If you're feeling confident in your sewing abilities, why not try making a quilt or blanket? You can choose a simple patchwork design or a more intricate pattern, depending on your skill level. Quilting is a great way to use up fabric scraps and create a keepsake item that you can cherish for years to come.

We hope these project ideas inspire you to keep sewing and crafting! Whether you're looking to expand your skills or create something meaningful, there's a project out there for you. Happy sewing!

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Weberme

May 10, 2017

What!! This mending box is made from those pizza boxes we all throw out. Are you kidding. What a great idea to keep supplies for mending in so you do not have to search all through your sewing drawers to find needles,thread, buttons and a your other things and it is so much prettier than laying all over the place. This will be a good box to keep coloring things or office and you will not have to search no more. Why not make soe with your kids this summer to keep their room organized and looking nice.

Sandi C

Apr 11, 2017

I love to have a mending box handy and to have one that is sleek looking is even better! I think it would be cute with any type of die cut on the side. Sewing notions would be real cute as well as a cupcake theme. The directions seem pretty clear. I can't wait to try this. I'll have to visit the local pizza shop and ask for a box. This box would be nice for holding other items too like desk supplies.