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Posted by Veloise on February 17, 2008, 7:45 pm
Ursula wrote:
> it's me again, this time I'm looking for a pattern for a work basket. Sounds
> so oldfashioned, but since I'm running around with my hand sewing utensils
> all day long and already dropped my precious crane scissors I can see the
> wisdom of our ancestors. ;-) I had in mind something made from some cotton
> fabric and timtex, not too big, with one or two pockets on the inside, total
> dimensions perhaps 20 x 20 x 20 cm with a handle for easy carrying. Thanks
> for suggestions.
How about a utility belt with a bunch of holsters? Check these out:
http://www.ripoffs.com/toolpage3/toolpage.html
Quick draw, easy to replace, nothing to carry.
HTH
--Karen D.
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Posted by Ursula Schrader on February 18, 2008, 3:59 am
"Veloise" wrote...
> Ursula wrote:
>> it's me again, this time I'm looking for a pattern for a work basket.
>> Sounds
>> so oldfashioned, but since I'm running around with my hand sewing
>> utensils
>> all day long and already dropped my precious crane scissors I can see the
>> wisdom of our ancestors. ;-) I had in mind something made from some
>> cotton
>> fabric and timtex, not too big, with one or two pockets on the inside,
>> total
>> dimensions perhaps 20 x 20 x 20 cm with a handle for easy carrying.
>> Thanks
>> for suggestions.
> How about a utility belt with a bunch of holsters? Check these out:
> http://www.ripoffs.com/toolpage3/toolpage.html
>
> Quick draw, easy to replace, nothing to carry.
>
> HTH
>
> --Karen D.
ROTFLOL ;-)
Yeah, the fastes draw west of the Mississippi! Don't mess with my needles,
partner! Hey, there's a couple of stray buttons I gotta rope before the sun
goes down and the dangerous Chunksadust come out and get 'em.
Great idea, but I'm not that obsessed, plus, I'm currently more into the
decorative feminine mood. My cabinetmaker days are over for good (until
something shows up that requires the tender hand of a carpentering lady, not
the rough male scaffolder's grip). ;-)
U.
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Posted by Joy Beeson on February 18, 2008, 10:43 am
On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:45:13 -0800 (PST), Veloise
> How about a utility belt with a bunch of holsters?
That's why every shirt I make has two patch pockets near the hem.
In the sixties, I wore "cobbler aprons" -- an apron with the bottom
turned up and stitched to make three or four pockets.
In the nineties, I (and the other fair workers) wore nail aprons to
collect money and make change.
For a tool tote, I'd find some sturdy container and make a liner --
said liner could hang over the edge to provide more pockets around the
outside. Inside pockets in such a container must be fairly narrow, or
they will fall open. If I recall correctly, five pockets is too few.
Judging by my experience with cycling jerseys, a too-wide pocket can
be held closed by elastic in a casing at the top, provided that the
elastic is firmly anchored at both ends. Anchored only to the liner,
it would pull the other pockets out of place.
Joy Beeson
--
joy beeson at comcast dot net
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http://n3f.home.comcast.net/ -- Writers' Exchange
The above message is a Usenet post.
I don't recall having given anyone permission to use it on a Web site.
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Posted by Pogonip on February 18, 2008, 5:08 pm
Joy Beeson wrote:
>
> For a tool tote, I'd find some sturdy container and make a liner --
> said liner could hang over the edge to provide more pockets around the
> outside. Inside pockets in such a container must be fairly narrow, or
> they will fall open. If I recall correctly, five pockets is too few.
> Judging by my experience with cycling jerseys, a too-wide pocket can
> be held closed by elastic in a casing at the top, provided that the
> elastic is firmly anchored at both ends. Anchored only to the liner,
> it would pull the other pockets out of place.
>
> Joy Beeson
My empty kitty litter buckets are in big demand around here for just
that sort of thing. They have lids that snap on securely, a handle for
carrying, and you can put anything inside. The liners are available at
hardware stores, or you can make your own.
http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6036289.jpg
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Ursula Schrader on February 19, 2008, 3:10 am
"Pogonip"wrote...
> Joy Beeson wrote:
>>
>> For a tool tote, I'd find some sturdy container and make a liner --
>> said liner could hang over the edge to provide more pockets around the
>> outside. Inside pockets in such a container must be fairly narrow, or
>> they will fall open. If I recall correctly, five pockets is too few.
>> Judging by my experience with cycling jerseys, a too-wide pocket can
>> be held closed by elastic in a casing at the top, provided that the
>> elastic is firmly anchored at both ends. Anchored only to the liner,
>> it would pull the other pockets out of place.
>>
>> Joy Beeson
>
> My empty kitty litter buckets are in big demand around here for just that
> sort of thing. They have lids that snap on securely, a handle for
> carrying, and you can put anything inside. The liners are available at
> hardware stores, or you can make your own.
>
> http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6036289.jpg
> --
> Joanne
Ah, I see what you had in mind. Maybe I'll make something like that for my
'other' tools, just as in the picture. I'm still not through with clearing
out the cellar and my old place. Anything that helps to bring order is
greatly appreciated.
U.
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