30 Day Sewing Challenge: Days 4, 5 & 6

This weekend I spent my Sewing challenge time working on the knitting needle case I mentioned here.  It's pretty much finished now, I just need to add some snaps to keep it closed. 

 I had added a fabric loop and button as suggested in the pattern but since my case is so filled with stuff, it didn't look nice closed, it wasn't secure enough.  I think a few snaps across the top will do the job and keep the case flatter.

I used the recommended tutorial for installing a zipper pocket for the inside zipper pocket. I wasn't entirely happy with the result (shown below).

 For the outside zipper pocket I just did my own thing and it turned out much better. This is probably because it wasn't my first zipper pocket ever anymore.

I added the external zipper pocket (shown with a green interior) so I could also carry things like scissors, darning needles, a needle gauge, etc.  When it is filled with stuff it is definitely bulky, but since the purpose of this case is to carry everything I need, I'm happy.

 

 

I made needle pockets for every size of needle Knitpicks carries.  I don't have all sizes, but I assume I will get them at some point.  For now they are holding a pencil and lip balm.  I also made a few tiny pockets for cable needles and the few crochet hooks I have.

I wanted to make this case because we are going away at the end of the month.  My husband will be working several of the days we are away and I will be hanging out at the resort hotel (paid for by his work!) - swimming and knitting. 

I wanted to have everything I needed in one place for this trip, and now I will!

Here is one final photo of the whole thing: