180 minutes
Nice & Simple


Sewing Suitcase

  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #1
  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #2
  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #3
  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #4
  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #5
  • Completed Project: Sewing Suitcase Picture #6

Fun, and snappy area for all your sewing notions!
 <  Image 1 of 6  > 

I had been looking around for a place to put all my sewing notions rather than jumbled into a jar...and I couldn't find anything I liked - That is until I saw this fabulous suitcase in a thrift store for $1.50! I washed and dried it out and used some fabric that I already had. I actually just covered it like you would cover a present and then I used a staple gun to fasten the fabric onto the case. I covered the staples with additional fabric, but one could use anything to dress up an old case like this, buttons, ribbon, paper, stickers,etc.! I also made a coordinating pin cushion with a cup I found for 10 cents (that idea came from this website!).

I'm actually not that into pink and green...okay, yes I am.

Add to Favorites Add Your Version



More from Sewing Kits (See All »)

  • Mini Pouch
  • Thread Binder
  • Sewing Kit Roll UpHow To
  • Sewing Carry On
  • Chair Arm Sewing Bag

See more Decorating

People who love this project (10)



Leave a Comment

Sorry...

You need to Sign Up and log in to leave comments


michelle G.

michelle G.

October 1st, 2008 18:47

ok, I have to go out and find an old suitcaase

Rae Rae The Jet Plane

Rae Rae The Jet Plane

October 3rd, 2008 09:39

I have the same type of suitcase that was my grandma's. I kept it in hopes of making it a case for my sewing notions also. It's great!

mamachka

mamachka

October 4th, 2008 15:22

pink and green and pink and green...yay...I Love it!

mariah s.

mariah s.

October 4th, 2008 17:21

love these old cases. i have many painted ones for art supplies. thrifty. love your designs.

iWunder01

iWunder01

October 5th, 2008 02:56

That is really cute

eclecticme

eclecticme

October 12th, 2008 23:46

That looks really great. I just sold a suitcase like that (only it was super ugly) at a yard sale I had. If I had seen what you'd done with yours I might have been tempted to keep it and recover it like you did.